Cottonwood Fire response hampered by access, communication issues

Two firefighters who were among the first mutual-aid crews on scene at the Cottonwood Fire say strong winds and rugged canyon ...

NPPD transmission line project resumes after federal delay

Some landowners remain opposed 14 years after the project was first announced. NPPD has secured 82 percent of the needed ...

Council considers Newburn Fund interest to help build Cody Park shelter

The North Platte City Council meets tonight, with one agenda item focused on whether to use interest from the city’s Newburn ...

Graco recalls car seats sold at Target, Walmart

The issue involves the base of the Snug-Ride Turn and Slide infant car seats. The affected car seats were sold at Amazon, ...

Ford recalls more than 400,000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles because the windshield wiper arms can break, causing reduced visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Deceptively mild forecast highs today, but much of the day will be cloudy, chilly, and blustery

It’ll be a chilly and blustery day today, although it may warm up late. We’ll see a bit more sunshine and a bit of a warm-up for the middle of the week. Then comes a more active weather pattern toward ...

Lane closures begin Tuesday on Interstate 80 east of North Platte

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Weather permitting, work begins today on Interstate 80 east of North Platte. The Nebraska ...