Top News Stories
FUR Animal Rescue hosts ‘Comedy to the Rescue’ to benefit homeless pets
Nationally touring comedian Clay Foley will amuse the crowd on Saturday at FUR Animal Rescue’s fundraising event.
Developer eyes empty block near downtown for apartments
The North Platte Planning Commission considered two more possible TIF projects Tuesday, April 23 -- one near downtown and another in the northwest corner of the city.
Hewgley, Simpson square off in Dist. 1 commissioner race
The two candidates for Lincoln County Commissioner District 1 recently voiced their thoughts on wind and solar energy, protecting county resources, property taxes, and what they hope to accomplish.
Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County, April 25-May 11:
Ward 4 candidates for city council square off
1 The three candidates for the Ward 4 seat on the North Platte city council took questions Monday night about the challenges of growth, housing, economics, tax incentives and tax increases.
Police: Results of special enforcement
2 The North Platte police made 25 traffic contacts on the weekend of April 19-21 during a special effort to counter drug-impaired drivers.
Two new businesses open downtown
1 Gamers can find a haven downtown on the bricks, with the opening of Game Knights at 414 N. Dewey, the old Keith Theater building.
Commissioner candidates take questions, clash over possible highway projects
2 Candidates in hot races for the Lincoln County Commissioners took questions Monday night about the challenges of growth, economic development, rising property taxes, and developing renewable energy.
State/Regional News
SWAT makes arrest after standoff in Milford
A Milford man was arrested in the wee hours of Thursday morning following a standoff in the middle of the night.
Troopers arrest 18 impaired drivers during weekend campaign
State troopers removed 18 drivers from the road during a weekend of extra enforcement focused on drunk and drugged driving. One of the arrests was for driving under the influence of drugs.
Marilyn McGahan to receive Community College President’s Award
Marilyn McGahan has been chosen to receive the 2024 President’s Award from Mid-Plains Community College.
Three state prison workers charged with improper relations with inmates
State investigators arrested three detention officers following an investigation into improper contact with inmates of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services in 2023.
Department of Transportation cautions motorists about speeding
1 After 1,300 tickets for speeding at 90 mph in Nebraska so far this year, the Nebraska Department of Transportation and North Platte police are joining a statewide effort to get drivers to ease off the accelerator.
Non-traditional student overcomes odds, sets example for family
1 Failure is not an option.
Legislature adjourns, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Legislature skips tax relief measure passed over, special session suggested
Lawmakers passed over Gov. Jim Pillen’s extensive property tax relief reform on final reading April 18 without voting on it, ending consideration of the bill this session.
Legislature approves scaled-back Opportunity scholarships, repeals previous bill
Nebraska state senators passed a bill April 18, the last day of the session, to provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships.
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In this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition
Local politicians make the decisions in North Platte and Lincoln County, and the candidates in the primary election campaign faced questions from the public... here's what they said... also... a close-up look at a high-tech corn planter on the Kennedy Brothers farm near Sutherland... and... more apartment buildings are planned in North Platte if funds for infrastructure challenges are appropriated... photos of the community playhouse's production of the musical comedy, "Something Rotten!" ... plus... a reader gives a pointed suggestion to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy... and, arrests, entertaining events, marriages, real estate deals, deaths and police citations to keep you informed and aware.
Get the full stories in this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition.
