It's a project that's been delayed for several years. The final phase of knocking down the old Hotel in downtown Brule wrapped up Wednesday. Three minutes that's all it took to demolish the old Hotel in downtown Brule. “The structure was getting very weak and unsafe and fortunately enough we…
Charges are coming in a fatal accident in Logan County on Saturday. 71-year-old Jesus Gonzales of North Platte collided with 67-year-old Roger Beckett. Becket died as a result of the accident. His wife Barbra was life flighted with serious injuries. Logan County Attorney Steve Vinton says several misdemeanor charges will…
Trains and railroad crossings are not uncommon in our area. Yet accidents happen every year between vehicles or equipment and trains. In this busy farm season, Union Pacific wants folks to be prepared. You can hear it coming, see the lights flash and arms come down, yet every year, dozens…
With the approaching long weekend, people's minds are turning to recreation. Camping is still one of the best ways to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. It won't be long until these picnic tables are full, these campgrounds occupied, and the whole park teaming visitors. It's definitely the kickoff…
A boil water notice is lifted in the village of Paxton. Tuesday, one of the wells that goes to the water tower did not turn on. That dried up the water tower, and water had to be pumped back into the tower and samples had to be taken. Thursday morning…
Thursday is a time of remembrance for those who lost loved ones in hospice care. Memorial Park Gazebo hosted the annual Great Plains Hospice Memorial Service. The service featured singing, poems being read, and most importantly, a chance for family and friends of those who have passed away in hospice…
With people being out and about this summer, there's still some concern about wildlife, particularly mountain lions. Lion tracks were confirmed on the Dismal River ATV Trail in the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey last March. There have been no recent sightings since then. The National Forest Service confirms a…
An organization in North Platte paid tribute to a man who worked tirelessly for over two decades to provide health services in the region. James Deaver served on the Region II Human Services Governing Board for 26 years, with the last 20 as chairman. He was also a Perkins County…
A local artist is bringing life to the Connection Homeless Shelter by painting a mural. And it's starting, just one leaf at a time. Local artist Holly Carlini adds a touch of color to the Connection Homeless Shelter. “I wanted to do something that was really light and airy and…
The weather is starting to warm up and along with those higher temperatures will be the need to beat the heat. That's where North Platte's Splash Pad comes in very handy. It's a little over a year old, but the Betty Keenan Memorial Splash Pad has been a hit with…
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