Top News Stories
Cinderella: Winning hearts through the ages
Filled with lively music, passionate songs and dazzling costumes, the heartwarming story of Cinderella will be presented on the stage of the Fox Theater for two weekends by the North Platte Community Playhouse.
Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County, Sept. 28-Oct. 12:
Top administrator: Railroad regulators remain focused on safety

The head of the Federal Railroad Administration met Monday with workers as well as management in North Platte, the home of the world’s largest railroad yard – Bailey Yard.
Police arrest accused drug dealer

A speeding motorist on Newberry Road Monday evening led police to a cache of illegal drugs and the arrest of an alleged dealer.
First segment of S. Jeffers opens

A brand-new lane of S. Jeffers/ U.S. Highway 83 opened Monday, a definite step in a sometimes agonizing, summer-long traffic backup on North Platte’s main thoroughfare.
Community redevelopment authority to meet Thursday
The Community Redevelopment Authority will meet Thursday to consider a new redevelopment at Murphy Tractor, as well as the Village Park housing project on Lakeview Road.
Bailey yard explosion: Wrong directions, missing info, improper procedures (updated)

When the North Platte Fire Department responded to a fiery explosion at Bailey Yard on Thursday, they were directed to the north side, downwind of the fire.
State/Regional News
Colorado woman charged for I-80 pursuit
A Colorado woman was taken to the Lincoln County jail Wednesday night, Sept. 27 after trying to outrun state troopers on I-80.
Another sentence handed down in Noble Outdoors hunting scandal
Jennifer M. Payne, 45, of North Platte was sentenced Friday in federal court in Lincoln for violating the Lacey Act in connection with an illegal hunt that was guided by Noble Outdoors.
Nebraskaland photo contest opens Oct. 1
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept submissions for the 2023 Nebraskaland Magazine photo contest starting Oct. 1.
Community college jazz band to perform with Glenn Miller orchestra
Renowned big band orchestra leader Glenn Miller grew up in North Platte, and it seems there is still a connection.