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NSP Investigating Homicide in Aurora

Dec 2, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(AURORA, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident early this morning in Aurora that left one person deceased and ...

Troopers Arrest Plainview Woman Following Pursuit

Nov 25, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(NORFOLK, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit in Madison County. At approximately...

NSP Investigating Multiple Fatality Crashes

Nov 25, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating multiple fatality crashes that occurred during Friday’s winter ...

Suspect Arrested After Drive-By Shooting, Standoff in Oshkosh

Nov 24, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

The Nebraska State Patrol has arrested one person following a reported drive-by shooting and standoff in Oshkosh overnight Wednesday into Thursday....

Nebraska State Fair Offers Black Friday Ticket Sale

Nov 22, 2023 / Press Release

Nebraska State Fair is ringing in the holidays with a giant Black Friday sale that will save fairgoers more than 50% by shopping this flash sale. &...

More Than 700 Votes Were Casted to Recall Former Dundy Co Sheriff CJ Smith

Nov 15, 2023 / Josh Keenportz

The citizens of Dundy County came together and voted former Sheriff CJ Smith out of office in a recall election finalized the night of Tuesday Nov....

Maintenance Work Will Begin on US-6, Near Indianola

Nov 14, 2023 / NDOT Release

(McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, a crack sealing project will begin Nov. 15, on US-6, according to the Nebraska Department of Transp...

Community Hospital Announces 2023 Caring Kind Recipient

Nov 7, 2023 / Community Hospital

Community Hospital is excited to announce the hospital’s 2023 Caring Kind recipient is Becky Felker, LPN, a nurse with Community HealthCare a...

One is Custody After Pursuit with Stolen Vehicle

Nov 6, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol apprehended a juvenile after a pursuit with a stolen vehicle Friday afternoon. At approximately 4:45 p.m. ...

NE Veterans Cemetery Ground Breaking To Be Held In GI Friday

Nov 6, 2023 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - On Friday, November 10th a groundbreaking ceremony will be held starting at 11:00 am in Grand Island for the Nebraska Veterans...

Occupants Identified in Plane Crash in McCook

Nov 1, 2023 / City Of McCook

On October 30, 2023, a single engine plane crashed in the rear yard of a residence in the 1400 Block of East C Street in McCook, Nebraska. There we...

Arrest Made After Shooting in Kimball

Nov 1, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(Kimball, NE)  — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Kimball motel owner following a shooting at the motel Tues...

Dixon County: Wanted Subject Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Standoff

Nov 1, 2023 / State Patrol Release

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which a wanted subject died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Dixon County Tuesday nig...

Structure Fire Early Tuesday Morning

Nov 1, 2023 / Fire Chief Marc Harphram.

The City of McCook Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Tuesday morning, October 31st at 1409 East Fairacres in McCook. The first...

Small Airplane Crash In McCook Claims Life

Oct 31, 2023 / City of McCook Release

(McCook, NE) - Just before 12:00 pm on Monday, October 30th, McCook dispatch received a report of an airplane crash 1/8 of a mile southwest of McCo...

Winter Weather Leads to Numerous Crashes, Multiple Fatalities

Oct 30, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(KEARNEY, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating multiple fatal crashes that occurred during this weekend’s winter we...

Nokes is Top Bidder for NPCC Foundation Auction House

Oct 16, 2023 / MPCC

Laura Nokes, of McCook, is the winner of the 2023 North Platte Community College Foundation Auction House. She submitted the winning bid of $240,00...

In Aftermath Of Israel Attacks Ricketts Calls On Biden To Freeze Transfer of $6 Billion to Iran

Oct 10, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

Full Interview Available Below U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts, a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, joined a group of 20 Senate Repu...

Two Minors in Custody Following Pursuit in Central Nebraska

Oct 2, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(GRAND ISLAND, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol took two minors into custody early Saturday morning following a pursuit ...

Multi-County Pursuit Ends with Arrest near York

Sep 29, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(GRAND ISLAND, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit last night that traveled throug...

Breaking: Proposed Renovations To Memorial Stadium Announced

Sep 28, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

audio story below Story highlights -UNL Athletic Director Trev Alberts announced proposed plans for renovations for Memorial Stadium today. ...

Buffalo Bill SHP, SRA open again after fire, evacuation

Sep 15, 2023 / Nebraska Game and Parks

Buffalo Bill State Historical Park and State Recreation Area in North Platte have reopened for business. A train car fire Thursday produced toxic ...

Buffalo Bill SHP, SRA closed because of evacuation

Sep 14, 2023 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Buffalo Bill State Historical Park and State Recreation Area in North Platte are closed until further notice; a train car fire in Bailey Yard along...

NSP Investigating Death at Swanson Reservoir

Sep 11, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is investigating a death that occurred Friday at Swanson Reservoir State Rec Are...

Ricketts Slams Biden Admin for Failing to Disclose Submarine Production Plans

Sep 6, 2023 / Joanna Rodriguez- Senator Ricketts Office

Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, slammed the Biden administration for failing to pr...