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Music on the Bricks coming in mid-May
Music on the Bricks is coming to downtown North Platte on Dewey St. on Friday-Saturday evenings, May 15-16.
North Platte man charged with drug distribution
Around 9 p.m. on Tuesday April 21, police officers made a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Rodeo Rd. and contacted the driver, Jeffery Dowhower.
City Council turns down E. Second re-zoning, requirement for mobile home shelter
1 A parcel of property at 2200 E. Second St. in North Platte won't be zoned commercial, following action by the city council Tuesday.
Artful auction raises $12,000 for wildfire relief
More than 120 artworks were auctioned Saturday, April 18 at North Platte’s Prairie Arts Center, generating a whopping $12,000 for wildfire relief, after just two weeks of organizational work.
Several candidates speak at county Republican forum
As the heated primary campaign season enters its final three weeks, several candidates spoke Monday evening at a Lincoln County Republican Party forum.
Children’s museum would be saved, if relocated, officials say
4 If an extensive “Collaboration Campus” comes to fruition, the city’s public library and the Children’s Museum might someday be under one roof on the south side of E. Philip Ave.
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
1 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.
Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County, April 16-25:
State/Regional News
Gov. readies National Guard to help with wildfires, if needed
Gov. Jim Pillen issued a proclamation Monday activating Nebraska National Guard resources to respond to wildfires, should they be needed.
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.
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