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Shake up in Lexington city council, Lizbeth Lopez, Handy Marin Diaz unseat incumbents

LEXINGTON — Two incumbents lost their seats on the Lexington city council, newcomers Lizbeth Lopez and Handy Marin Diaz were elected during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Lopez received 937 votes, Marian Diaz received 764 votes. Incumbent Mayor John Fagot received 749 votes, long time city council...

Lexington, NE · 5d
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20 new trees take root along North Platte’s Freedom 250 Trail

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A new tree-planting effort is helping bring the Freedom 250 Trail to life on the south side of North Platte on Monday. City employees joined Community Connections mentors and mentees to plant trees at the new park and trail located at 3901 South Buffalo Bill Avenue.

North Platte, NE · 4d
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Nebraskaland Days announces Wild West Arena seating changes, ticket prices for 2027 concerts

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - NEBRASKAland Days officials are reconfiguring the Wild West Arena layout ahead of the 2027 Viaero Summer Jam concert series, eliminating a specialized section to open more space on the arena floor. The venue updates come alongside the festival’s announcement of country artists Koe Wetzel and...

North Platte, NE · 6d
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KNOP Continued coverage of Local and State Races

KNOP Continued coverage of Local and State Races.

North Platte, NE · 5d
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From teenagers to veterans, voters turn out in force at busy North Platte precinct

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Inside the First United Methodist Church on E Street in North Platte, steady lines of voters filed past check-in tables Tuesday as Lincoln County residents turned out to cast general election ballots. The church serves as one of the busiest polling locations in the county,...

North Platte, NE · 5d

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Lake McConaughy water levels rise slightly, remain near historic lows

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Water levels at Lake McConaughy have seen a slight bump over the past two weeks, though the reservoir continues to hover near historic lows. Civil Engineer Tyler Thulin reported Monday during the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s monthly board meeting that the lake sat at 24.5% of capacity.

North Platte, NE · 4d

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Erickson honored for lifetime business, development achievement

Alan Erikson, a businessman and community developer, was awarded the lifetime achievement honor Friday from the North Platte Chamber of Commerce and Development Corporation. Erickson, who was born and raised in Michigan, was drawn to North Platte by the recreation and business opportunities of the city, North Platte Chamber & DevCo president Gary Person said.

North Platte, NE · 5d

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Unofficial Custer County Results for 2026 Midterm Election

CUSTER COUNTY, Neb.- The polls have closed and just ahead of the 1 AM hour on Wednesday, Custer County totals were reported to the Secretary of State’s Office for statewide races and initiatives as well as local races in the 2026 Midterm Election. 3,938 ballots were cast in Custer...

Custer County, NE · 5d

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Commissioners address rumors, say updated city-county IT pact is on the way

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - County officials are pushing back against rumors that a longtime shared-services agreement with the city could be coming to an end, assuring staff and residents that negotiations on an updated contract remain active and collaborative. During their latest board meeting, commissioners addressed growing concerns within...

North Platte, NE · 6d

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North Platte City Council to consider property sales, street improvements Tuesday

The North Platte City Council will consider several property-related items, street improvements and other city business during its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3. The meeting, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, will include consideration of an agreement to sell property to Midwest Land Development and the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of a lot in Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision.

North Platte, NE · 6d

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Sewer maintenance underway, Cottonwood to Newberry

Work began on Wednesday to clean and televise city sewer mains in the northeast section of the city. The area includes the blocks 700-1400 of N. Cottonwood, as well as neighborhoods east of N. Cottonwood to the Newberry Access Road. Johnson Maintenance Services is doing the work. The company will...

North Platte, NE · 9d

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North Platte among 28 Nebraska communities approved for federal opportunity zones incentives

The designations fall under the Opportunity Zones Program 2.0, which includes upgraded incentives tailored for rural communities through Qualified Rural Opportunity Funds.

North Platte, NE · 9d

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Handpicked from the crowd, North Platte man lands in viral VP Vance rally moment

One week after Vice President J.D. Vance rallied thousands in North Platte, a local resident is sharing what unfolded behind the scenes of a moment seen by millions across the country.

North Platte, NE · 10d

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Dawson County weekly real estate transactions, Oct. 23-30

LEXINGTON — The Dawson County Register of Deeds released the weekly real estate transactions from the week of Oct. 23-30. Derek L. Mitchell and Ruth E. Mitchell, to Jimenez Precision Renovations, LLC, the East One-Half of Lot 4, Original Town of Plum Creek, now City of Lexington, $316.40 revenue.

Dawson County, NE · 10d

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Nebraska Chambers Awards Lewellen and Ogallala Summer Rendezvous Event

The Nebraska Chambers Association (nechamber.com) has recognized Jodi Lewellen, executive director of the Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce, as its 2026 Professional of the Year and the Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous, organized by the Keith County Chamber of Commerce, as its 2026 Event of the Year. The awards were presented...

Nebraska · 10d

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A ‘green’ ammonia facility in Nebraska announced by JD Vance still needs local approval

New fertilizer production facilities announced by Vice President JD Vance last week still have significant local hurdles to clear before construction can begin. At a rally in North Platte, Vance said both Nebraska plants will be built by TalusAg, an Austin, Texas-based startup. The projects are part of an 11-state project by the company that’s receiving almost $100 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

North Platte, NE · 11d

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LIVE ON MONDAY: NEBRASKAland Days hosts press conference in North Platte

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - NEBRASKAland Days officials are set to host a press conference on Monday, Nov. 2, at the Viaero Wireless store in North Platte. The event begins at 11 a.m., with KNOP News 2 providing live streaming coverage. Viewers can watch the announcement live in the video...

North Platte, NE · 9d

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Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn makes campaign stop in North Platte

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn made a campaign stop in North Platte on Wednesday evening, meeting with area residents as he continues his campaign across Nebraska. Campaign stop. Osborn is running for the U.S. Senate as an independent candidate, seeking to represent Nebraskans in...

North Platte, NE · 11d

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City planning commission recommends new car wash

Plans for a Tommy’s Express Car Wash to replace the Blue Spruce motel at Philip and Dewey moved forward Tuesday, Oct. 27, when the North Platte Planning Commission recommended approval. The application, submitted by Randy Boettger, would consolidate several lots plus part of a vacated alley at 821 S....

North Platte, NE · 12d

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Nebraska General Election: Get live results and streaming coverage on News 2

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -Nebraska voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide several high-profile races and ballot initiatives that could shape the state’s future, including closely watched contests in North Platte and Lincoln County. Several Republican incumbents are seeking reelection, including U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts,...

Nebraska · 10d