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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North Platte man sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison

1 week ago | theindependent.com | Andrew Bottrell

NORTH PLATTE — A North Platte man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for methamphetamine convictions. Brian Titman, 46, of North Platte was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison Thursday by District Judge Susan M. Bazis, according to a press release from acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen’s office.
North Platte man sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison

1 week ago | omaha.com | Andrew Bottrell

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A North Platte man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for methamphetamine convictions. Brian Titman, 46, of North Platte was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison Thursday by District Judge Susan M. Bazis, according to a press release from acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen’s office.
North Platte man sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison

1 week ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

A North Platte man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for methamphetamine convictions. Brian Titman, 46, of North Platte was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison Thursday by District Judge Susan M. Bazis, according to a press release from acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen's office. Titman was sentenced to an additional 15 months in prison on a separate case, stemming from the fact he was on supervised release at the time he committed the new offense.
Lexington man charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child over a period of years

2 weeks ago | kearneyhub.com | Andrew Bottrell

A Lexington man has been charged with two counts of sexual assault of a child stemming from incidents from 2012 to 2019. Calvin E. Shaw, 36, is charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child, both Class 1B felonies. Count 1 occurred between Aug. 1, 2012, and June 20, 2014, and count 2 occurred between July 1, 2014, and Jan. 8, 2019, according to documents filed in Dawson County Court Thursday.
Lexington man charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child

2 weeks ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

A Lexington man has been charged with two counts of sexual assault of a child stemming from incidents from 2012 to 2019. Calvin E. Shaw, 36, is charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child, both Class 1B felonies. Count 1 occurred between Aug. 1, 2012, and June 20, 2014, and count 2 occurred between July 1, 2014, and Jan. 8, 2019, according to documents filed in Dawson County Court Thursday.
Saturday protests decry Trump policies from 'diminishing programs' to tariffs

2 weeks ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

About 40 people filled the northwest corner of the Lincoln County Courthouse block Saturday to protest President Donald Trump's policies. Some people on North Jeffers Street honked in support as they passed by the Fourth Street intersection, while others gunned their engines driving by.
Game and Parks, Frontier County Sheriff investigating fire at Red Willow Reservoir

1 month ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

Nebraska Game and Parks and the Frontier County Sheriff's Office are seeking information about who may have started a fire at Red Willow Reservoir. About 70 acres burned over the weekend at Red Willow State Recreation Area and the two agencies are seeking information about someone violating the campfire ban at the recreation area, according to a press release from Sheriff Michael Jordan. Anyone with information can contact the Nebraska Wildlife Crime Stopper at 1-800-742-7627.
Frontier County Sheriff investigating Sunday wreck on U.S. Highway 83

1 month ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

The Frontier County Sheriff's Office is investigating a head-on collision with injuries Sunday afternoon on U.S. Highway 83 near the Red Willow County and Frontier County line. According to a press release from Sheriff Michael Jordan, a southbound Nissan Altima crossed the center line, striking a northbound Dodge pickup and trailer head-on. The Nissan came to rest in the east ditch and Dodge pickup came to rest on its top on the southbound lane of Highway 83.
Broken Bow's Wells finishes undefeated, wins title at 215 pounds in Class C

2 months ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

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Broken Bow's Wells finished undefeated, wins second wrestling title

2 months ago | nptelegraph.com | Andrew Bottrell

Cal Wells now has something on his brothers. He’s a two-time state champion after the Broken Bow senior (53-0) pinned Cooper Stokebrand (53-4) of Tri County Saturday in the Class C 215-pound state wrestling championship at the CHI Center in Omaha. “I beat my brothers, so that’s a good thing. It means a lot,” Wells said Saturday with a grin. His older brother Cy won 132 at Class B as a senior in 2022. Connor won at 182 pounds in Class C in 2023.