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Nebraska DHHS warns residents about dangerous heat in the coming weeks

Jun 21, 2024 | knopnews2.com | Ian Mason

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is asking the public to prepare for dangerous heat over the summer. In a press release issued Friday morning, DHHS said that temperatures in Nebraska can get up into the 100s from June until even September. The press release provided tips for staying safe and cool like staying inside, wearing light and loose fitting clothes, limit outdoor activities, and hydrate if you do have to go outside.
Local4 on News 2 Today: A new way to start your day

Feb 29, 2024 | knopnews2.com | Ian Mason |Travis Klanecky |Alissa Harrington |Andre Brooks

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Beginning Monday, March 4, News 2 will begin a new partnership with KSNB Local4 to bring KNOP viewers a full 2-hour morning show from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.Local4 on News 2 Today will feature familiar anchors Ian Mason and Travis Klanecky, together with Alissa Harrington, who will provide the latest news and weather from North Platte, Central Nebraska, and around the State from the Local4 studio in Hastings.
Aluminum shortage leads to license plate road rage at Nebraska DMVs

May 22, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Ian Mason

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - An aluminum shortage is leading to a shortage of license plates for some Nebraska residents, leading to anger directed at local DMVs.Due to the pandemic, the amount of aluminum on the market went down, and earlier this year the state of Nebraska was having trouble obtaining the amount of aluminum needed to produce all of the license plates that each county would need for the entire year.
Liaison for Rep. Smith visits North Platte

May 22, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Ian Mason

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Liaison for Nebraska Representative Adrian Smith, Val Jansante, visited North Platte on Monday to give the commissioners a brief on happenings in the federal government. Jansante stayed until 2 p.m. at the Lincoln County Courthouse to meet with constituents. Jansante has been on Rep.
Teenagers attend tractor safety program to obtain certificates to work on farms across Lincoln County

May 22, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Ian Mason

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Youth from across Lincoln County attended a farm safety course held at the Nebraska Extension Center by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. This session is held for teenagers who are 14 and 15 so that they can earn a certificate that gives them the eligibility to work on farms at that age. One of the coordinators, Ellen Duysen, stressed how important this is for kids to learn about.
Semi fire west of Paxton on Sunday

May 21, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Ian Mason

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A semi fire was reported west of Paxton around mile marker 143 on Sunday in the middle of the day, according to a tweet from the Nebraska State Patrol. One lane was closed, but has since reopened. No injuries were reported. This is a developing story. Copyright 2023 KNOP. All rights reserved.
St. Pats SkillsUSA team hosts fundraising pickleball tournament

May 21, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Ian Mason

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -The SkillsUSA team from St. Patricks Catholic School in North Platte held a fundraiser event on Saturday morning to help fund their trip to the national trip in Atlanta, Georgia, later this year. There were many competitors of all ages at the event helping contribute to the cause. Pickleball was chosen because it is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States and the community in North Platte is expanding rapidly. The matches were played in Memorial Park.
North Platte City Council receives refresher on how TIF works

May 21, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Ian Mason

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - TIF, Tax Increment Financing, is a controversial issue when it comes to the North Platte City Council, and they received a refresher on how the program works and how it can benefit a community. The session lasted for over an hour with questions from council members as well as those in the audience about how TIF programs are being used by other communities in the state, and how that compares to North Platte.
American Legion celebrates National Poppy Day

May 21, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Ian Mason

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The American Legion in North Platte celebrated National Poppy Day on Friday. Volunteers handed out Poppy flowers made by veterans to honor veterans for free will donations across town. The holiday has been around for just shy of 100 years, dating back to the 1920s when it was first celebrated to thank World War I soldiers for their service in Europe. Copyright 2023 KNOP. All rights reserved.
First North Platte Open House event held

May 21, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Ian Mason

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The first North Platte Open House event was held at the D&N Events Center on Saturday. Organizations across North Platte showed up to the event to show what they offer in the town. Many groups handed out free food and items to attendees. The event was meant as a kind of replacement for the North Platte Home Show, which has not been held recently. Copyright 2023 KNOP. All rights reserved.