The Hot Sheets: April 4, 2026

Dawson PPD Names Logan Feather First-Ever Future Business Leader Scholarship

City of Kearney Announces Cottonwood Fire Fence Drive to Support Affected Families

Schmidt Foundation, Eagle Communications Donate $5,000 to Cottonwood Fire Relief

🎥 Forward Ever: Astronaut Victor Glover discusses Artemis II mission to moon

Ashby, Minor, and Cottonwood Fires Fully Contained; Management Transitioning to Local Crews

Romero awarded $2,000 Dawson PPD STEM Scholarship

The Hot Sheets: April 3, 2026

Berry Awarded $3,000 Dawson PPD Scholarship for Utility Line

Minor Fire Fully Contained as crews scale back on Cottonwood, Monitor Ashby

🎙️North Platte Aging Coalition launches to connect resources, support local seniors

BREAKING: Pillen Rescinds Statewide Burn Ban as Fire Risk Eases

Nebraska Extension and USDA Partners Set April Wildfire Recovery Informational Meetings for Farmers and Ranchers

MPCC Rodeo Teams Finish Second to Open Spring Season

NDOT: Work will begin on I-80 near Sutherland

The Hot Sheets: April 2, 2026

City Seeks Public Input on Name for New North Platte Skate Park

Ashby and Minor Fires Near Full Containment as Crews Scale Back Operations Amid Cooler Weather; Cottonwood Fire Crews Begin to Demobilize

Maxwell Public Schools Announces 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

North Platte Police to Join “Put the Phone Away or Pay” Campaign Targeting Distracted Driving

The Hot Sheets: April 1, 2026

Warren Named MPCC Business Student of the Month

Containment Jumps on Ashby and Minor Fires as Crews Remain on Alert for New Starts; Lucky Night but Still See Risk Tuesday

Inaugural Nebraska State Video Championships to be Held in North Platte; Public Invited to Historic Event

NPHS Theatre Department Presents Dracula Rides Again