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Lincoln County Assessor: Business income data would be provided voluntarily (updated)

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 15, 2026
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Lincoln County Assessor Julie Stenger told the county commissioners Monday that her request for the income and expenses of commercial properties is not mandatory; only voluntary.

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The new competition-size pool at the North Platte Neb. Recreation Center.

Rec Yeah! New indoor pool opened Monday morning

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 14, 2026
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The $52.5 million bond that North Platte voters approved in 2022 started to pay off at 6 a.m. Monday when the new swimming pool opened at the North Platte Recreation Center.

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Boy Scounts saluting the flag, North Platte, Neb. May 8, 2025.

Paying tribute to the Grand Old Flag

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 14, 2026
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I am Your Flag. I have been kicked, trampled, burned and shot full of holes. I have fought battles, but I prefer the untroubled air of a world at peace.

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Police reports: Assaults

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 13, 2026
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At 12:32 p.m. on June 6, North Platte police went to the 2100 block of S. Jeffers to check out a reported disturbance.

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Nebraskaland Days logo

Around town during Nebraskaland Days

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 12, 2026
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The state's official celebration begins Sunday with Miss Rodeo Nebraska horsemanship competition. Here is the complete schedule, June 14-27.

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A home in North Platte Neb. gets a new roof, at no charge.

North Platte couple gets new roof, no charge

George Lauby - Jun 12, 2026
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As of Friday, Rick and Glenda Roasch of North Platte have a new roof on their house at 315 E. Tenth St., thanks to Grandel's Roofing of North Platte.

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Patriot Thunder and America's Wall of Honor

Wall of Honor on display in North Platte

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 12, 2026
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Patriot Thunder and America’s Wall of Honor it's on display anne North Platte Sunday-Wednesday, June 14–17, with free patriotic events at the D&N Event Center honoring military service members, veterans, first responders, and the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States.

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Megan Trevino and Brandon Kelliher of North Platte

Board of Health discusses dental care, bedbugs

Kristi Smith, The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 11, 2026
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The North Platte Board of Health met Wednesday afternoon to discuss community health challenges -- access to dental care, bedbug infestations, affordable housing, and mental health services.

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A rainy North Platte street, June 8.

Rain welcome, drought continues

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 11, 2026
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On Monday, June 8, 0.38 inches of rain fell in North Platte, adding to the monthly total of a half inch, bringing a little relief from the extreme drought.

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Matthew Lee McCarthy (Lincoln County Neb. Detention Center)

Jail inmate found dead in cell, investigation underway

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 10, 2026
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The North Platte police were contacted early Sunday morning about a jail inmate, Matthew McCarthy, 48, who was found unresponsive in his cell.

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State/Regional News

Trees furn in the South Fork Fire in northeast Neb. (Crawford Volunteer Fire Dept.)

Monday a.m. report: Nearly 600 personnel fighting wildfire near Crawford

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 15, 2026
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More of the South Fork Fire in northwest Nebraska is contained. The percentage is now 55%. However, the size of the burn area has increased to 38,914 acres, or nearly 61 square miles.

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Kingsley Dam (Nebraska Dept. of Water, Energy & Environment)

Lake McConaughy dam needs improvement

Jeff Headley, Publisher, The Keith County News - Jun 14, 2026
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The Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation board of directors heard a report on June 1 from the initial meeting of consultants on the Kingsley Dam project.

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Community College: Restored Malibu to be raffled

Daniel P. Stinman, Mid-Plains Community College - Jun 14, 2026
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The North Platte Community College transportation division unveiled its 2026 raffle car, a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS, on Saturday.

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McCook, Scottsbluff head shop merchants charged with distribution

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 11, 2026
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A McCook store owner as well as a Scottsbluff s and an employee were arrested last week in Red Willow and Scotts Bluff counties after investigations into the sale of controlled substances.

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