State News
SWAT makes arrest after standoff in Milford
The North Platte Bulletin - April 25, 2024
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
The North Platte Bulletin - April 24, 2024
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
Heather Johnson (North Platte Community College) - April 23, 2024
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
The North Platte Bulletin - April 23, 2024
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)
The North Platte Bulletin - April 22, 2024
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)
Heather Johnson (North Platte Community College) - April 22, 2024
Legislature adjourns, 15 senators depart
The Unicameral Update - April 21, 2024
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Legislature skips tax relief measure passed over, special session suggested
The Unicameral Update - April 21, 2024
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
The Unicameral Update - April 21, 2024
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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