Andrew Bottrell

North Platte

News Editor at North Platte Telegraph

News editor of the Telegraph, and proud alum of The Chadron State College

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Amazon purchases 5 acre plot in North Platte, begins construction on warehouse

1 week ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

Amazon.com Inc. has broken ground on a warehouse on 5 acres of land the shipping giant purchased at 4415 Business Park Drive in the Twin Rivers Industrial Park, according to Lincoln County GIS data. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts The company received a site grading permit from the City of North Platte for the plot and construction has begun. No further details were available at press time.
Lincoln County Board to consider reappointment of two inland port board members

1 week ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will consider Tuesday reappointing Jim Hawks and Pat Keenan to the Board of Directors of the Nebraska International Port of the Plains. The commissioner's weekly meeting will be on Tuesday because of Memorial Day at the Lincoln County Courthouse, 301 N. Jeffers St. A livestream can be found online at youtube.com/channel/UCHdGjLPMx3O-wSu3T3aMWlg. County commissioners approved the inland port board members in 2023.
Chase County's Noah Rau Shatters State Discus Record at NSAA Championships

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Andrew Bottrell

1 of 4 Chase County's Noah Rau competes in the Class B boys discus Thursday at Omaha Burke. Ogallala's Shaydyn Rasby competes in the 300-meter hurdles Thursday. Rasby finished second. North Platte's Jack Hughes competes in the 300-meter hurdles. North Platte's Luke Tegtmeier receives the baton from Caleb Neidhardt in the second leg of the 4×400-meter relay Thursday.
Chase County's Noah Rau sets state, meet record to win Class B discus

2 weeks ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

Chase County’s Noah Rau set a state and meet record with a 203-foot, 9-inch throw to run away with the Class B boys discus Thursday at the NSAA State Track & Field Championships at Omaha Burke. The Chase County junior wasn’t happy with his shot put attempts Wednesday, falling short of the finals. His goal in the opening round of the discus Thursday was to make sure he got a mark that would land him in the finals.
Keyala Williams finished third in long jump for North Platte as day 1 kicks off State Track

2 weeks ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

North Platte’s Keyala Williams placed third in Class A girls long jump with a mark of 18 feet, 2 inches Wednesday. Class A and Class B field and track preliminaries kicked off the four-day NSAA State Track & Field Meet at Omaha Burke High School. Full Track & Field coverageCheck nptelegraph.com for full results from Class A and Class B at the end of competition on Thursday. Full results will also be in the Saturday print edition of the Telegraph.
Hitting the road for the holiday? Check ahead on local burn bans, and remember to buckle up

2 weeks ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

Nebraska Game and Parks is warning campers and outdoor enthusiasts to be aware of local burn bans as the Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off summer. While Gov. Jim Pillen lifted the statewide burn ban on Tuesday, local burn bans remain in place around Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala and Swanson Reservoir in west-central Nebraska, NGPC public relations manager Shawna Richter-Ryerson said in a press release Wednesday.
Several tornadoes reported on the ground in Lincoln County

3 weeks ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

Several tornadoes were reported on the ground in various locations around Lincoln County Wednesday evening. North Platte Fire and Rescue crews were also battling blazes likely caused by lightning as thunderstorms popped up around west-central Nebraska. Tornadoes were reported near Wellfleet about 7 p.m. and then near Hershey about 7:24 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Quarter-sized hail was also reported with the storm.
Severe weather possible for North Platte, region on Wednesday afternoon, evening

3 weeks ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

West central and northern Nebraska have a slight risk for severe weather Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center. The greatest threat for severe weather east of a line from Valentine to Sutherland, according to a National Weather Service's Lee Brid Office Wednesday weather briefing. Initial storm development is expected to be mid-afternoon through early evening.
Rail Days, Cruise Fest, Pow Wow among Visit North Platte grant recipients

1 month ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

North Platte Rail Days, the Canteen Cruise Fest and the North Platte Pow Wow are among Visit North Platte grant recipients in April. The Visit North Platte Board of Directors approved its next round of grant funding at the board's April 23 meeting. The travel organization awarded $67,247.98 for 14 organizations and events after receiving $94,227.98 in applications.
Smoldering charcoal briquettes cause Thursday morning fire at mobile home

1 month ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

A mobile home in the 2500 block of West Eighth Street was destroyed by a fire early Thursday. North Platte Deputy Fire Marshal Brad Krichau said Friday that an ambulance crew from North Platte Fire Station No. 3 spotted the fire while traveling over the Buffalo Bill Avenue viaduct about 3 a.m. Thursday. That crew alerted North Platte 911 and Station No. 3 so that other crews could respond. Two people were in the home at the time, but escaped the fire with no injuries, Krichau said.