Nebraskapublicmedia Emergency Declared After Cyber Breach in North Platte
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- •Governor Pillen declared an emergency due to a cyber breach affecting North Platte.
- •Internet and phone services are disrupted, but 911 services remain operational.
- •No sensitive information or financial services have been compromised.
On October 10, 2026, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen declared an emergency due to a cyber breach affecting Lincoln County and the City of North Platte. The breach has disrupted internet and phone services, with many county phones currently down, although 911 services remain operational. Officials have confirmed that there has been no breach of sensitive information or financial services. The Nebraska National Guard Cyber Protection Team has been deployed to assist local authorities in addressing the incident. Both state and private cybersecurity experts are involved in the investigation. The exact nature of the breach is still being assessed, and further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
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