The Cottonwood Fire in Lincoln County is uncontained, leading to road closures. Those violating the blockade will be cited.
Two Looky Loos Arrested
One Arrested After Fatality Crash in Lincoln County
(NORTH PLATTE, Neb.) - the Nebraska State Patrol has arrested one individual after an accident on I-80.
MISSING: Brooklynne Miles
(NORTH PLATTE, Neb.) -- FOUND SAFE! Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating 16 year old Brooklynne Miles.
Brother’s Fight Broken Up
(NORTH PLATTE, Neb.) -- On November 1st, 2025, at 04:54 AM, Lincoln County deputies were dispatched to 2290 Choke Cherry Road, in southwest North Platte, on a reported disturbance.
MISSING: Jacob Carlson
(NORTH PLATTE, Neb.) -- UPDATE: Found Safe! 16 year old Jacob Carlson is a missing/runaway juvenile from North Platte, Nebraska.
North Carolina Man Arrested
(NORTH PLATTE, Neb.) -- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after finding 98 pounds of Ketamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80.
Fatal Accident Devastates Family
(NORTH PLATTE, Neb.) -- A fatal motorcycle accident took the life of a Nebraska man on July 25th, leaving a devastated family behind.
Juvenile Brakeout Unsuccessful
(NORTH PLATTE, Neb.) -- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple other agencies, apprehended five juveniles after a pursuit with two vehicles early Sunday morning.
Second Train Derailment
(NORTH PLATTE, Neb.) -- Lincoln County Sheriff's Office reported a train derailment near Highway 30 in North Platte.