KNOP Athlete of the Week: Ben Heirigs (North Platte St. Pat’s)

North Platte St. Pat’s junior Ben Heirigs was a key contributor for the Irish this season in basketball. He was the anchor of ...

Part of I-80 westbound closed due to weather-related conditions

Part of I-80 westbound was closed on Sunday due to weather-related conditions. According to the Nebraska 511, I-80 westbound ...

The strong winds subside this evening, but some frigid temperatures stick around into Monday morning

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The High Wind Warning will expire early this evening as winds back down. However, some rather ...

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 assumes management of the Morrill and Cottonwood Fires; provides update on fires

The Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 assumed management of the Morrill and Cottonwood Fires Saturday evening ...

Snow, fire and winds cause hazardous driving conditions near Halsey area; Road 203 fire burns 36,403 acres in Nebraska Sandhills

As of Sunday, the Road 203 Fire has affected over 36,403 acres of land. Currently, 110 people are working to contain the fire, which remains at 0% containment. They currently have 2 aircrafts, 24 ...

Jeffrey Lake residents to evacuate due to wildfire

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A RAVE alert was sent out around 7:45 p.m. Saturday by Region 51 Emergency Management asking all residents living in the Jeffrey Lake area to evacuate immediately. The area ...