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Nebraska Panhandle wildfire expands to more than 23, 000 acres
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (319+ words) CRAWFORD, Neb. (KNOP) - Regional fire teams were out near Crawford early Thursday morning working to protect Fort Robinson State Park as the massive wildfire burning in the Nebraska Panhandle moved closer. Officials reported Thursday morning that the South Fork Fire…...
Evacuations ordered at Fort Robinson State Park as wildfire burns in Nebraska Panhandle
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (411+ words) CHADRON, Neb. (KNOP) - Emergency personnel issued mandatory evacuations for Fort Robinson State Park on Wednesday evening as a wildfire continued burning in the Nebraska Panhandle. As of Wednesday evening, the fast-moving wildfire had forced the closure of Highway 20 earlier in…...
Local C and D athletes earn state championships to finish state track and field meet
2+ week, 3+ day ago (679+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (KNOP) - Several local student athletes earned state championships at the Nebraska State Track and Field Meet over the weekend. Dundy County Stratton swept both the girls and boys team standings in Class D. The DCS boys took first place…...
Connection Homeless Shelter honored with Nebraska Homeless Assistance Trust Fund award
3+ week, 38+ min ago (172+ words) NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Connection Homeless Shelter was honored in April with the Nebraska Homeless Assistance Trust Fund Award, according to its director. Ashley Lewis, director of The Connection, said the award was presented at the Nebraska Investment Finance…...
North Platte High School students take top honors at Inaugural Nebraska Video Championships
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (663+ words) NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -North Platte High School students took top honors at the first annual Nebraska Video Championships over the weekend. The competition featured screenings, breakout sessions with media companies, and opportunities to network with colleges during Saturday's event....
Rain and snow mix brings slick conditions to western Nebraska
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (93+ words) NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Rain is falling across western Nebraska, mixed with thick, slushy snow Tuesday. The precipitation was falling around 9 a. m. , with temperatures hovering in the mid to upper 30s. Pine Ridge and areas near I-80 are most likely to see some…...
Nebraska State Patrol holds compliance checks held in Dawes and Sheridan Counties
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (158+ words) The Nebraska State Patrol conducted tobacco and alcohol compliance checks at several businesses in Dawes and Sheridan Counties on Saturday. LINCOLN, Neb. (KNOP) - The Nebraska State Patrol conducted tobacco and alcohol compliance checks at several businesses in Dawes and Sheridan…...
North Platte art auction to benefit Nebraska wildfire relief efforts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (196+ words) NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - An art auction and lunch in North Platte will raise money for people affected by Nebraska's wildfires, as this week marks a month since the fires ignited and took days to fully contain. Organizers told Lincoln…...
Nebraska soccer signs seven athletes for 2026-27 season
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (419+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (Huskers. com) - Nebraska soccer head coach John Walker signed seven new athletes for the 2026-27 season, the program announced Wednesday. The class consists of three forwards, three midfielders and one defender. "Our 2026 signing class is strong in talent and…...
Volunteer firefighter killed in collision with semi-truck in western Nebraska
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (240+ words) NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A volunteer firefighter died as a result of a crash in western Nebraska Tuesday. According to the Scottsbluff Police Department, Josh Span, 36, was killed early Tuesday following a crash with a semi-truck. Police said Span died…...