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Funds raised for Willow
A spaghetti dinner and silent auction generated about $12,000 Saturday afternoon for the medical expenses of Willow King of North Platte, a little girl who was born with a rare genetic mutation.
Police issue 38 citations, arrest three felons
From April 9-13, the North Platte police participated in the “U Drive. U Text. U Pay,” high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign.
Police reports: Meth, employee theft
Around 12:21 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, a North Platte police officer on patrol near storage units in the 1400 block of E. Fourth saw a vehicle that belonged to Bradley Kohl, Jr.
Political signs: Not allowed near intersections
City officials remind campaigners where political signs can and cannot be legally placed, according to city ordinances:
Ward 3 school board candidates square off
Candidates for the ward 3 seat on the North Platte Public Schools Board of Education voiced different views on leadership, district culture, budgeting, and accountability Thursday.
Judge Michael Piccolo appointed to Nebraska appeals court bench
Michael E. Piccolo of North Platte will become a Nebraska Court of Appeals Judge, following his appointment by Gov. Jim Pillen.
Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County, April 16-25:
NP school board tightens access to their work emails
5 In the wake of the departure of North Platte School Supt. Todd Rhodes, the school board took steps Monday to restrict the superintendent's access to emails they send and receive in their board work.
Buscher: Latest NP school administrator to resign
2 Brandy Buscher, who served as student services coordinator, is the latest top administrator to resign from the North Platte Public Schools.
State/Regional News
New state law strengthens ban on foreign money in citizen petition drives
Gov. Jim Pillen signed a bill Wednesday to significantly increase penalties for violation of foreign money prohibitions in ballot measure campaigns
Legislature: ‘Pink postcard’ hearings always required
The state will assume responsibility for notifying Nebraskans of joint public hearings related to property taxes and budgets for schools, cities, counties and villages.
Buffalo Bill state recreation: Taking camping reservations
The Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area in North Platte as well as Enders Reservoir have been added to Nebraska Game and Parks’ camping reservation system.
Troopers urge awareness, prevention of distracted driving
During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, state troopers are partnering with police officers and sheriff's deputies across the state to encourage safe driving in Nebraska.
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In this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition
The North Platte school board is strengthening the district's policy on access to emails after the board learned that former Supt. Todd Rhodes frequently looked at members’ emails without permission or awareness... also... if the children's museum moves from its current location, what would likely happen to the building... and... an art auction and lunch will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 18 at the Prairie Arts Center to raise money for wildfire and disaster relief... and... Head Start is looking for a place to hold preschool classes next year... the 2026 distinguished alumni of North Platte High... and... weekly rundowns of high school sports... upcoming entertainment... arrests, marriages, real estate deals, deaths, police citations, and much more.
Get the full stories in this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition.
