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Nebraska man sentenced for child sex assault

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:50:22 -0400

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska - A 70-year-old registered sex offender from North Platte who pleaded no contest to a new charge of child sexual assault is going to prison.

Stapleton man dies in Logan County 2-vehicle crash

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:44:19 -0400

STAPLETON, Nebraska - The Logan County sheriff's office says a 67-year-old man has died in a two-vehicle crash near Stapleton.

Veterans group asks for return of memorial bricks

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:38:12 -0400

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska - Officials are pleading for the return of some 40 personalized bricks that were destined for a North Platte veterans' memorial.

Nebraskan who owned maggot-infested dog fined $500

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:52:13 -0400

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska - A 47-year-old North Platte man whose dog was infested with maggots has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor animal abuse.

Farm Beginnings event set for May in North Platte

Sat, 11 May 2013 12:05:31 -0400

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska - Those wanting to evaluate and plan a farming business can get training and support this month from a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension program.

Man faces child abuse charge in Nebraska

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:42:34 -0400

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska - Nebraska authorities have accused a man of being inattentive while his 3-year-old stepson nearly drowned.

North Platte experienced driest 365 days on record

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:50:36 -0400

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska - North Platte has just experienced its driest 365-day period in recorded history, according to National Weather Service records.

4 cities vying for new Nebraska veterans home

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:49:07 -0400

GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - Officials from four cities have told the state they're interested in having the new Nebraska veterans home built in their communities.

Today in Nebraska-May

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:34:35 -0400

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North Platte man faces May sentencing for standoff

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:56:04 -0400

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska - A 23-year-old man involved in a North Platte police standoff has made a deal and pleaded no contest to two felony counts of terroristic threats.

Chlorine tanker car tips over in North Platte

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:44:24 -0400

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska - Railroad officials are investigating an accident involving a tanker car full of chlorine that tipped over in North Platte.