Melanie Standiford

Years of collaborative efforts to drive developments in health care, housing and downtown revitalization have earned the City of North Platte state recognition.

A partnership in Nebraska is benefiting the state, a manufacturing company, and the Pandemic efforts.

A North Platte man is in custody after a standoff at a residence at East E Street.

Several North Platte non-profit organizations were awarded grant money for their focus on the humanities throughout the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan.

As part of the CARES Act, local organizations are awarded grant money for their focus on humanities. These include the Golden Spike Tower, Lincoln County Historical Society, North Platte Community Playhouse, and Prairie Arts Center.

21-year old Trevor C. Maaske of Loomis, Nebraska was sentenced Wednesday by United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. to 144 months’ imprisonment for receipt and distribution of child pornography.

The community of Grant told Dorothy Grant "Happy Birthday" in a very special way this year. It was not the big barbecue the family envisioned before the pandemic, but Dorothy enjoyed it very much, according to her family.

23-year old Maxwell Allen of McCook was arrested Tuesday in Curtis. He faces multiple counts of drug charges, including distribution of a controlled substance, allegedly cocaine according to officials. A 22-year old NCTA college student was found dead at the time of his arrest. Authorities will release more details after autopsy results of woman.

The members of the 62nd Basic Recruit Class in Nebraska State Patrol history received their badges and took the oath of office today to officially join the ranks of NSP.

Dr. Larry Gossen is the new dean at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.

On Wednesday Federal District Judge William Martinez's decision put a pause on Nebraska Public Powers' R-project. Now attorneys are sorting out what the judge wants from them to move forward.

50-year old Dewaine Nichols of North Platte is in the Frontier County Jail after hitting a woman with his vehicle and leaving the scene Tuesday evening.

Board of Directors of Livin’ Out Loud said it is in the best interest of public safety to postpone the 2020 concert event in Gothenburg to next year.

A spark from an blown down electrical line nearly destroyed a farmyard before jumping the river and threatening much more to the north heading to North River Road northwest of Hershey on Tuesday.

Spanel's sentencing is the latest sentencing in a string of illegal hunting activities in connection with Hidden Hills Outfitters located near Broken Bow.

A Colorado man believed he was communicating with an underage girl. He was actually communicating with an NSP investigator.

Recreation Superintendent Bob Barr said he is using week one of Phase 2 to estimate visitor interest as the Rec Center looks forward to lessening restrictions amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The North Platte Recreation Center will begin Phase 2 of reopening to the public on June 15, 2020. There is programmed pool time, but no open swimming allowed during this phase.

Friday was night one of the 2nd Annual Stockyards Bucking Battle and Bash. With cowboy boots and hats, and of course the bulls, crowds showed up to enjoy one of the first allowed summer gatherings of the area.

The Nebraska State Patrol said a situation Thursday evening on I-80 between Hershey and North Platte was safely resolved after over two hours with eastbound travel shut down.

Test Nebraska is returning to North Platte.

Monday morning in a Keith County Courtroom Judge Edward Steenburg granted additional time for Larry Derrerra's uncontested preliminary hearing. Derrera's attorney hopes he can get at least 6 of the 7 charges dropped due to Nebraska Statute of Limitations.

Over 40 vendors will set up in the small town south of North Platte on Highway 83, Saturday.

Chief nursing officer Tina Pate says Great Plains Health feels confident in relaxing their visitor policy at this time. Beginning Monday, June 8, certain visitor restrictions are lifting.

Pearson's Livestock Equipment in Thedford closed their doors for the last time Friday at their Nebraska location.

The society is allowing the fair to proceed but it is looking much different this year. The Fair Board is working closely with County agencies and the local County Extension Office with specific guidelines for it to proceed.

The Nebraska State Patrol issued 858 citations for speeding from May 15th through May 31st. Of the 858 tickets for speeding, 61 drivers were traveling at more than 100 miles per hour.

With needs at hospitals changing due to COVID-19, one company is feeling the effects and is furloughing employees.

The City is experiencing a power outage in several areas of the city. There is no known cause or time frame according to officials.

The North Platte Rec Center is set to open on June 1st, in what officials are calling Phase One, but the pools are not included.

35-year old Larry Derrera faces seven counts in the 2017 stabbing death of John Fratis in Ogallala.

Deputy Chief of Police of the North Platte Police Department has released the names of the suspect and the victim in a fatal shooting in North Platte Friday afternoon.

Governor Pete Ricketts is making several changes to Directed Health Measures, approved for June 1st.

If you've been tested by Test Nebraska, you might be anxiously waiting for results. It takes at least 57 hours to get results.

Union Pacific officials say due to the coronavirus pandemic driving volume down, fewer trains are running, requiring the Union Pacific to reduce the workforce in the mechanical department Monday.

Test Nebraska is coming to North Platte Monday and Tuesday, May 18th and 19th, but you must register to be tested.

Fort Bliss Soldier who graduated from Cozad High School creates COVID-19 Forecasting Model for El Paso.

Great Plains Health officials announce 18 vials of remdisivir being used by the facility to treat 3 patients.

Timothy Walker case continued in Keith County District Court to July.

The Air National Guard reschedules flyover salute for Monday, May 18.

In order for a bar to be open during the Governor's Directed Health Measure, it must have specific licensing. The food license code of the license held by the bar owner must end in 01 to qualify to be open at this time.

Friday, May 15th is a special day to pay tribute to fallen law enforcement officers, at the local, state, and federal level.

This week is National Skilled Nursing Care Week, and residents and staff at Linden Court have been celebrating.

Even with guidelines relaxing, precautions and restrictions are still necessary, and the North Platte Police Department wants people to remember to work together through the challenges.

Understanding the different rules for different businesses can be confusing. The state's DHM is available on the West Central District Health Department's website.

The Community Connection is having a prescription and non-prescription drug collection on Saturday, May 16th from 11 am to 1 pm at the Platte River Mall.

The 2020 May Primaries name Brandon Kelliher and John Hales as the duo who will face off during the 2020 General Elections in November.

The flyover salute has been cancelled due to the low cloud coverage forecast across much of Nebraska today, although the National Guard hopes to reschedule

Samuel Ibarra Aguirre of Lexington won $110,000 playing Nebraska Pick 5 from the Nebraska Lottery.

The North Platte Police Department has announced Keagan has been found and he is safe.