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Arrest Made in Hwy 6 and 34 Collision
Oct 11, 2020 / Red Willow Co Sheriff
Charles Edward Decker, age 36 of Indianola, Nebraska died as a result of a motor-vehicle collision between two vehicles on H... continue reading
2 Motor Vehicle Accident on Hwy 6 and 34
Oct 9, 2020 / Red Willow Co Sheriff
Red Willow County Sheriff's Office Received a report of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 6-34 at mm 96. Two Red Willow Coun... continue reading
COVID 19 Community Risk Dial Moved to Orange
Oct 6, 2020 / SWNPHD
The COVID-19 Community Risk Dial for the week of October 5th is orange, meaning residents of southwest Nebraska have a high ... continue reading
NSP Investigating Report of Terroristic Threats in Eagle
Oct 6, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
OCTOBER 6, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a report of a man making terroristi... continue reading
Nebraska reports 901 new virus cases along with 2 new deaths
Sep 28, 2020 / Ap
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska reported 901 new coronavirus cases and two new deaths linked to COVID-19 over the weekend.... continue reading
Lincoln Man Arrested in Child Pornography Investigation
Sep 28, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Technical Crimes Unit an... continue reading
Gibbon woman killed in 2 vehicle crash in Custer County
Sep 14, 2020 / Ap
BERWYN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a young Gibbon woman died in a two-vehicle crash in Custer County near Berwyn. The... continue reading
Longtime North Platte doctor dies from COVID 19
Sep 14, 2020 / Ap
NORTH PLATTE., Neb. (AP) — A longtime North Platte doctor has died from COVID-19 as the state reported more than... continue reading
Ecstasy Marijuana Handgun Found During I80 Traffic Stop
Sep 14, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people after... continue reading
Wastewater Treatment Plant Accident
Sep 8, 2020 / City of McCook
At approximately 12:17 p.m., Sunday, September 6th, Officers from the McCook Police Department responded to the City of McCo... continue reading
Four Missing Juveniles Apprehended Following Pursuit With Stolen Car
Aug 24, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
Nebraska State Troopers, with assistance from Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies and McCook Police Officers, have taken... continue reading
Broken Bow Cancels More Classes Due To COVID19
Aug 17, 2020 / Associated Press
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A western Nebraska school district has canceled most classes this week after three staff members te... continue reading
Southwest Public Health Department COVID update
Aug 17, 2020 / Hometown Family Radio
McCook, Ne - Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department has been notified of 21 additional cases of COVID-19 in the past we... continue reading
Troopers Find Nearly 2300 LBS of Marijuana During Motorist Assist
Aug 17, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
North Platte, Ne -
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested one person after discovering nearly 2... continue reading
Maintenance Work Will Begin on Highway 25 South of Hayes Center at the End of August
Aug 14, 2020 / Nebraska Department of Transportation
August 14, 2020 (McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, a chip seal project will begin August 31 on N-25,
according ... continue reading
Road leading to Rock Creek Lake SRA reopens
Aug 14, 2020 / Nebraska Game and Parks
LINCOLN, Neb. – The section of Rock Creek Road leading into Rock Creek Lake State Recreation Area and to Rock Creek St... continue reading
Driver Arrested After Fleeing Crash Scene in Keith County
Aug 13, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
Ogallala, Ne - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested an Iowa man after he fled from a crash on Interst... continue reading
Nebraska Cattlemen Welcomes Passage of Historic Property Tax Relief
Aug 13, 2020 / Nebraska Cattlemen-Talia Goes
LINCOLN, NE (August 13, 2020) - Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) has consistently and aggressively advocated for property tax r... continue reading
Camping World Building in Sidney
Aug 11, 2020 / Hometown Family Radio
Sidney, Ne - Camping World along with their businesses Good Sam Roadside Assistance, Gander Outdoors and Overton's is coming... continue reading
Local Risk Dial Bumped to Elevated Orange
Aug 7, 2020 / Derek Beck
North Platte, Ne - The Community Risk Dial moved from the Yellow Moderate Threat to the Orange Elevated Threat Risk yesterda... continue reading
Stolen Gun, Drugs Found Following Motorcycle Pursuit
Aug 3, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
AUGUST 3, 2020 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) arrested a Lincoln man after... continue reading
Troopers Find 52 LBs of Marijuana, Gun in Traffic Stop
Jul 18, 2020 / Nebraska State Patrol
JULY 17, 2020 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested two people afte... continue reading
Reopening School Guidelines For MPS
Jul 17, 2020 / McCook Public Schools
The goal of this guide is to balance the health and well-being of our students and staff with the need to provide all studen... continue reading
2020 Chase County Fair in Imperial Canceled
Jul 17, 2020 / Hometown Family Radio
Official Chase County Fair and Expo Press Release
July 17, 2020
The Chase County Fair and Expo h... continue reading
Mid Plains Community College Outlines Precautions For Reopening To The Public
Jul 15, 2020 / Heather Johnson
Mid-Plains Community College reopens to the public todfay (July 15).
All MPCC campuses – those in... continue reading