Winter is back.

After a slight reprieve from the arctic weather, about an inch of snow fell early Friday morning, and more is expected on Saturday.

Temperatures also dipped below seasonal norms, with a high of 19 on Friday, and expected highs of 25 and 18 on Saturday and Sunday, ...

Joseph Thomsen of North Platte dances with 8-year-old Emma, while Ainslee, 5, waits for her turn. They were at the annual Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dinner and Dance at the North Platte Recreation Center on Friday night. Thomsen said the girls “get to be in the spotlight for one night” and it ...

Like in most fields of medicine, diagnosing sleep disorders can be difficult because there are a variety, said Dr. Jefrey Start, a new sleep medicine physician at Great Plains Health.

Start recently began his practice at GPH and treats patients for issues ranging from snoring and insomnia ...

Riley Dolan’s dream was to become an auctioneer.

Auctioneering was the family business.

However, Dolan, 27, was killed in a Jan. 4 car wreck near Fullerton.

He left behind his wife, Jill; son, Wyatt; and other relatives and friends. On Feb. 23 the Army of Angels organization ...

Kidstock Carnival is back, with two hours for kids with special needs and a day of fun for anyone in the community.

From 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 23, kids with special needs can enjoy the activities at the D&N Event Center, such as temporary tattoos, 12 kinds of inflatables, a petting zoo, ...

Under the guise of house parties, the drinking became an all-day affair. But as Jenn Milne lay awake night after night in agony, she knew she had to live for Gauge.

Gauge, a little black mixed-breed dog, had belonged to a co-worker’s kids. Their stepdad kept Gauge in a box with the lid ...

The Guardians of the Children Flatrock Chapter is seeking donations of new bicycles and cash for its annual Family Appreciation Day and start of Child Abuse Awareness Month.

Th event is March 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the D&N Event Center. April is Child Abuse Awareness ...

In something straight out of a John Hughes movie, the “mathletes” and athletes will face off on March 9. This year’s Jaycees Putt-N-Crawl places the nerds against the jocks in a game of traveling mini-golf at 10 locations across town.

It’s the sixth year of the fundraiser, and the fourth ...

By TAMMY BAIN

tammy.bain@nptelegraph.com

Just like in everyone’s favorite 1980s comedy, the “mathletes” and athletes will compete on March 9. This year’s Jaycees Putt-N-Crawl places the nerds against the jocks in a game of traveling mini-golf at 10 locations across town.

It’s ...

Godfather’s Pizza is coming back to North Platte. Sidelines inside Wild Bill’s Fun Center is about to become home to the pizza franchise.

The pizzeria will begin setting up shop in Sidelines soon, adding a full buffet and Godfather’s other menu items to the sports bar and ...

The ICU nursing staff at Great Plains Health grew their families by 12 members in 2018. The nurses, their babies and dates of birth are: Top row, from left, Myndi and Dawson Merrihew (Jan. 12, 2018), Makayla and Maddux Tetley (March 27), Stacy and Trey Haman (April 24), Courtney and Barrett ...

Nebraska high school journalists are well aware that the stories they write must be acceptable to their school administrators.

“It’s not about whether it’s accurate,” said Gracia Lantis, an editor of North Platte High School’s newspaper. “It’s about whether or not the story is good for my ...

Those vying for Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska Outstanding Teen all had the opportunity to practice their pageant walk Saturday night. Other models also joined the title holders on stage.

But the girls traded the crowns and sashes for strutting and sass as they marched down a runway at ...

Great Plains Health employees raised just short of $21,545 for Mid-Plains United Way, surpassing their goal of $20,000. On Thursday, GPH staff presented a check to Mid-Plains United Way, which works with 15 area nonprofits. Pictured from left are Monica Lynch, senior director of finance for GPH; ...

A Paxton man was charged Thursday in Lincoln County Court after sheriff’s deputies said he stole a vehicle.

Ricky Frederick, 18, is charged with theft by unlawful taking, $5,000 or more; theft by unlawful taking, $1,500 to $5,000; and criminal mischief, $1,500 to $5,000.

His bail was ...

The North Platte City Council Tuesday night will consider transferring Cody Keno’s operating agreement at the Wild Bill’s Fun Center restaurant back to the bowling alley’s owners.

The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 211 W. Third St.

Council members ...

If you like soup, cornhole, beer, silent auctions, garage sales or watching cops compete with firefighters, you will want to stop by the D&N Event Center on Feb. 9.

In a fundraiser for the upcoming Ms. Habitat competition, cops will go head to head with firefighters in a cornhole ...

Cattle in west central Nebraska are generally doing fine in spite of the winter weather. Their rumens are keeping them warm, said Travis Mulliniks, beef cattle nutritionist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, stationed in North Platte.

He said cattle and other ruminants can ...

I’m in the process of rewatching “The Sopranos” and “Deadwood” (my third watch for each show), and I’m starting to suspect that all the best culture has already happened, and we should just keep revisiting it instead of wasting our time trying to create anything new of value. Both shows are on ...

The Academy Award nominations were announced Tuesday morning, and the awards season favorites (mostly) emerged triumphant, though there were a few snubs and surprises, too.

“Roma” (Alfonso Cuaron’s black-and-white Netflix film from Mexico) and “The Favourite” (Yorgos Lanthimos’ caustic ...

Leslie Jones is furious that a remake of ‘Ghostbusters’ is in the works.

The 51-year-old actress played Patty Tolan in the all-female 2016 reboot by Paul Feig, and has taken to Twitter to slam director Jason Reitman for carrying on the franchise and acting as if their movie didn’t ...

Sarah Paulson won’t watch ‘Bird Box’.

The 44-year-old actress starred as Jessica Hayes, the older sister of Sandra Bullock’s leading character Malorie Hayes, in the post-apocalyptic Netflix movie, but has said that despite the film’s increasing popularity, she’ll probably never sit down to ...

The longtime 4-H educator for Lincoln, Logan and McPherson counties is transitioning to a new position with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.

Brenda Aufdenkamp, who has been 4-H educator in the area since 1998, will continue to be based in North Platte. Her new focus is food, ...

The North Platte Police Department responded to 937 traffic accidents in 2018 — an average of 2.6 per day — and the biggest reason was distracted driving, says police Public Information Officer Beth Kerr.

Of the 10 intersections with the most incidents, nine are on the one-ways from Leota ...

Therapy comes in various forms.

Prairie Arts Center Executive Director Holly Carlini teaches art therapy classes at the Rape and Domestic Abuse facility.

This alternative therapy class is held once a month and offers sexual assault victims a safe place to explore, create and connect, ...

The students at Buffalo Elementary School in North Platte were surprised with a treat of a performance by Rascal on Thursday following Christmas break.

As students filed into the hallway, they heard the music coming from the gym and were escorted there, where they sang and danced to ...

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension is looking to the future and wants to know what people think.

Extension staff will host a discussion Jan. 11 from 7 to 8:30 a.m., breakfast included, at West Central Research and Extension Center, 422 W. State Farm Road.

Chuck Hibberd, ...

An albino porcupine survived being struck by a car near Halsey and now lives at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab at Louisville. She was named after the town.

National Geographic staff photographer Joel Sartore shares a photo of Halsey as well as many others in a traveling show that will be at the ...

Dawson County Sheriff Gary W. Reiber steps down from his office today after 43 years in law enforcement and 41 with Dawson County.

He began his career in law enforcement as the Sumner marshal in 1976 and in 1978 joined the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office.

In 1982, Reiber was appointed ...

A pair of unanimous City Council votes Wednesday night confirmed the last of a half-dozen new faces among North Platte’s city leaders as the council held a quick first meeting of 2019.

City Attorney Doug Stack swore in Jim Backenstose, Mayor Dwight Livingston’s nominee to fill a recently ...

A 14-year-old boy evaded police for five days before he was arrested on suspicion of assault on a police officer, criminal impersonation and resisting arrest.

The series of incidents began Dec. 27, when a North Platte police officer responded to a call of an uncontrollable juvenile. It was ...

This year’s Crop Production Clinic will take place Jan. 10 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte.

The annual update from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension is also an opportunity for commercial pesticide applicators to become recertified in the agriculture plant and ...

John Cena joined ‘Bumblebee’ to show there is a “little more dimension” to his acting.

The WWE star-and-actor stars as the evil Sector 7 agent Jack Burns in the ‘Transformers’ franchise movie, which hit cinema screens last month, and he enjoyed being able to delve deeper into the story of ...

She entered the world a little sooner than expected and had the distinction of being the first baby born at Great Plains Health on New Year’s Day 2019.

Hazlee Thea Sue Gallardo smiled up at her mom at 10:14 a.m. Tuesday morning. Mom Danielle Greeley, dad Jud Gallardo and brother Holden ...

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — An attorney representing the parents of Buena Regional High School wrestler Andrew Johnson released a statement Monday suggesting that Johnson’s impromptu hair cut was due in part to referee Alan Maloney’s tardiness.

Johnson, a junior, opted to have his dreadlocks cut ...

One child was confirmed dead after a single-vehicle crash Saturday 11 miles east of Ogallala.

Killed in the crash was Karen Valverde, 11, of Longmont, Colorado.

At 4:11 p.m. MT, an eastbound Chevrolet Tahoe on Interstate 80 left the traffic lane when the driver suffered a medical ...

As much as I dig the “classics” at Christmas, I’ve heard them enough.

And whenever I leave the house this time of year, I’m hit with a barrage of those songs.

When I’m decorating the tree, baking cookies or wrapping presents, I need something a little different. So this is my ...

The Kids Klub students at Cody Elementary School continue the club’s heart of giving to veterans.

Last month, the Kids Klub afterschool program hosted a Canteen pancake feed for veterans at the D&N Event Center. On Tuesday, the Cody kids filled holiday care packages that the local ...

North Platte City Council members bid official farewell to departing Councilman Brook Baker Tuesday night after unanimously re-electing his Ward 1 council colleague Jim Nisley as their president for 2019.

Mayor Dwight Livingston presented his third thank-you plaque for council service this ...

U.S. Honor Flag to be flown from NP to Miami

The U.S. Honor Flag will be flown out of the North Platte airport this morning on its way to Florida for the funeral of a police officer.

Arrangements have been made to fly the Honor Flag to Miami International Airport via Denver. Honor ...

Another arrest has been made related to a shooting Dec. 9 in northwest North Platte.

Natasha Brown was arrested Monday on a warrant charging her with two counts of felony child abuse.

When Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies responded to the shooting just outside city limits, they ...

Nebraska State Patrol troopers arrested two men and seized 50 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Kimball.

About 1:30 p.m. MT Sunday, a trooper stopped an eastbound 2018 Ford EcoSport that was speeding near mile marker 18 on I-80, according to a press release ...

There is a debate roiling the nation.

Should “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” be banned?

On one side, there are people who think the song is uncomfortable, considering it sounds like a man trying to convince a woman to stay at his house and she wonders aloud what’s in her drink.

On ...

If one’s going to put on a running event on the Plains in December, Saturday’s conditions were very nearly ideal.

Light snow and fog gave way to clearing skies for the morning launch of North Platte’s 16th annual Jingle Bell 5K and Kids 1-Mile from the North Platte Recreation Center. ...

Hospice provides support when a patient decides not to pursue active treatment or when active treatment will no longer be beneficial to them.

Lisa Bocott, LCSW, Great Plains Home Health & Hospice social worker, said the care is a benefit provided by Medicare or private insurance that ...

In their final meeting as a three-member body, Lincoln County commissioners Monday will review the process of seeking a Nebraska Game and Parks Commission grant to further assist connection of hiking-biking trails along West State Farm Road.

The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the ...