Deb Fischer is traveling the state, eager to challenge her Democrat opponent Bob Kerrey, who is doing the same thing.  ...More

After winning the Class A championship in the pole vault a year ago, North Platte High School junior Allexis Menghini feels good about her chances about repeating.  ...More

State Sen. Deb Fischer’s campaign swept across Nebraska in last days of the race and the feisty woman from the Sandhills earned the right Tuesday to face the formidable Bob Kerrey for a seat in the U.S. Senate.  ...More

Micheal Pappas will continue to serve out a tough probation sentence, despite a request for a reduction from the defense.  ...More

The North Platte city council voted Tuesday against permitting a 100-foot cell phone tower to be erected at Fourth and Willow.  ...More

Since 1886, 134 Nebraska law enforcement officers have given their lives in the line of duty. ...More

With the votes in all 24 precincts counted, challenger Dwight Livingston won the race for mayor, with Mayor Marc Kaschke close behind and city councilman Jerry Stoll a distant third. ...More

Toni Martin-Matthews and Andrew Segan were booked into the Lincoln County Jail Friday on stiff drug charges.  ...More

A Mexican food benefit will be held June 1 for the families of John and Denise Stadler and Lee and Kim Davies.  ...More

Here is a preview of what the ballot will look like Tuesday during the primary election in Lincoln County.  ...More

Mid-Plains Community College has quietly looked for a permanent chief, but critics suspect there is no intention to conduct an open search.  ...More

Buying a new school bus is less expensive than leasing, the North Platte Board of Education said recently after looking at an extensive study conducted by business manager Stuart Simpson.  ...More

U.S. Senate candidate Bob Kerrey will be in North Platte Thursday for a question and answer session at the North Platte Regional Airport.  ...More

The Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice will host a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Homestead Act of 1862. ...More

“There is an island right off the coast of Brazil that would be perfect for you,” explained Ana, the receptionist at my hostel in Belem....More

Contrary to what many believe, eastern red cedar trees can have substantial value for wood products. From chips for fuel, to poles, posts and lumber, the often discarded trees can be an income-producing asset for landowners....More

Scholarships are available until May 18 on a first-come, first-served basis for junior high and high school students who attend one of two camps held in June. ...More

The Lincoln City Council voted 5-0 Monday for a gay rights ordinance similar to one passed in Omaha – with the five Democrats on the council voting “yes” and two Republicans abstaining. ...More

Three men and a woman are now under arrest in connection with child prostitution in Nebraska. ...More

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