THE HOT SHEETS: Nov 14, 2026

North Platte City Council to consider public safety center, street projects

The North Platte City Council will consider moving forward with professional services for a proposed public safety center and awarding a more than $320,000 water improvement project during its meeting Tuesday. Council members will consider a recommendation to select Carlson West Povondra Architects for professional services for the North Platte...

Dawson County weekly real estate transactions, Nov. 6-13

LEXINGTON — The Dawson County Register of Deeds released the weekly real estate transactions from Nov. 6-13. Catherine Sarnes and Scott Sarnes and Joni Bennett and Edward Bennett, to Dirk C. Trautman and Kylee R. Wilken, Lot 13, North Shore, Johnson Lake, Section 32, Township 9 North, Range 22 of the West 6th P.M., Dawson County, $1,802.76 revenue.

St. Pat’s blasts Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, heads to state finals

Whether by the run or the pass, North Platte St. Pat’s could not be stopped Friday as they dominated Laurel-Concord-Coleridge 70-20 in the semifinals of the Class D2 state playoffs. The Irish, undefeated on the season at 12-0, will play for the state championship at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln...

Knights drop close contest to Miles

Miles City, Mont. - The North Platte Community College women’s basketball team came up just short Friday night, falling 61-59 to Miles Community College in a tightly contested matchup. Litia Pan led the Knights with 23 points and eight rebounds, while Dorthie Mesteth contributed 13 points. “We had stretches...

WWII soldier comes home to rest

For more than 70 years. Cpl. Lester H. Libolt lay in a grave in Honolulu under a headstone that did not carry his name. It read only “Unknown.”. That changed Friday, when Libolt’s remains were laid to rest at Fort McPherson National Cemetery /Shrine. Now a headstone finally...

Ricketts’ mobile office comes to North Platte

A member of Sen. Pete Ricketts’ casework staff will be in North Platte Monday to meet with constituents and give a report to the Lincoln County commissioners. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and his staff may be able to help resolve the issue or help them get in touch with the correct people.

Community Connections Tobacco Free Lincoln County: Promoting Resources to Help Nebraskans Quit Tobacco During Quit Tobacco Week

Story by Community Connections Tobacco Free Lincoln County. (North Platte, NE) – The week of November 15-21, 2026, Community Connections Tobacco Free Lincoln County (TFLC), Tobacco Free Nebraska, the American Cancer Society, the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline, and other partners across the state are celebrating Quit Tobacco Week. This week focuses on encouraging Nebraskans to quit tobacco and promoting available resources to help them quit commercial tobacco.

NSAA Football Playoff Results: Irish and Eagles Advance

Gothenburg played Cedar Catholic on the road in the semifinals. The Swedes made a valiant run as the 7th seed, but were stopped by Cedar Catholic, 19-6. The class C2 championship game between Cedar Catholic and Grand Island Central Catholic will be played on Tuesday, November 24th at 10:15 CT in Memorial Stadium.

AUDIO: NPSP Irish Punch Ticket to Lincoln 70-20 Over LCC

NP St. Pat’s defeated Laurel-Concord-Coleridge 70-20 in the D2 State Semifinal round on Friday in North Platte, punching their ticket to Lincoln for the first time since 2004. The Irish were led by Senior Ben Heirigs who had 20 carries, 222 yards and three rushing touchdowns, adding a receiving,...