North Platte News

Peggie A. Robinson, 51, of North Platte was sentenced in federal court Thursday to four years of probation for Social Security fraud.

A 25-hour Driver's Education Course, designed to prepare drivers for licensure by awarding a written drive test waiver upon satisfactory completion, has been scheduled by North Platte Community College.

A few sprinkles didn't damper the spirit at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Thursday afternoon.

Chef Lalanne and Josh talk about pasta primavera, adding fresh vegetables to pasta, and more.

In the latest shot fired in the global cyberwar, the virus is most sophisticated experts have ever detected and they suspect it's the handiwork of a government.

Fundraising is under way to come up with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's $5 million share of the cost of building a new Veterinary Diagnostic Center.

Preparations began in 2006 for a long-awaited new overpass on the west end of Bailey Yard.

Jason and Jonathon Tuenge were both arrested early Sunday morning after they were stopped for speeding in the middle of town.

The spay and neuter project known as 'Love My Cat' will begin June 1 and continue through the month.

The second annual North American Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Short Course will be June 26-28 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's West Central Research and Extension Center at North Platte.

An Illinois man is being held on $10,000 bond at the Lincoln County Detention Center for meth possession after police allegedly found him hallucinating and acting paranoid at a North Platte convenience store Sunday.

The Twin Platte Natural Resources District board of directors will hold a public board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14 on the second floor of Great Western Bank, 111 So.

Katie Sheets, a graduate student from North Platte, says an assignment for forensic science class was to review a cold case.

Lincoln County Commissioner Duane Deterding talked, however, about Bradley and his role in the landing at Iwo Jima.

In a program to receive a shade tree, a homeowner will apply to Keep North Platte & Lincoln County Beautiful.

Katie Sheets, a graduate student from North Platte, says an assignment for forensic science class was to review a cold case.

'Miller moth' is the term given to any type of moth that is abundant in and around homes.

There will be a Memorial Day Veteran's program at 4 p.m. Monday at the 20th Century Veteran's Memorial in North Platte.

Carson and Barnes Circus, one of the last of the great American traveling big top circuses, will perform two shows, at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in North Platte, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Rodeo Road on Monday, June 4. ... More Open House set May 24 for college's custom home by Denise Sullivan - 5/21/2012 An Open House for the North Platte ... (more)

A vacancy in the Appeals Court was created with last month's appointment of Judge William Cassel to the Nebraska Supreme Court.