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March 31: Fourth COVID-19 victim dies in Nebraska(175 views)
George Lauby - March 31, 2020
Ricketts: No 'stay at home' order planned(570 views)
George Lauby - March 31, 2020
If you don’t have a letter saying you work at an essential job, don’t worry, you can still go to work and go out in public.
North Platte man charged with assault, stolen weapon(1116 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 31, 2020
Police found a gun that was reported stolen nine years ago when they investigated a disturbance on the north side of town in the wee hours Sunday morning.
First COVID death recorded in Lincoln County, officials update the public(1622 views)
George Lauby - March 30, 2020
The first person to die in North Platte from COVID-19 passed away Monday afternoon — a 93-year-old resident who was reported as a positive case Sunday.
Commissioners get COVID-19 report (
1) (1139 views)
George Lauby - March 30, 2020
Some medical clinics are not promptly reporting suspected cases of COVID-19 to the West Central District Health Department, even though the reporting is required by law, according to a discussion Monday morning at the Lincoln County commissioners meeting.
March 29: Two cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County, two in other parts of the state(1358 views)
George Lauby - March 29, 2020
Two elderly North Platte residents have contracted the COVID-19 virus and are hospitalized, the West Central District Health Department announced Sunday.
COVID-19 testing capacity improves(360 views)
George Lauby - March 29, 2020
Laboratories in Nebraska can now test more than 1,000 swab samples a day for the COVID-19 virus, but some testing supplies are still limited, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said Sunday.
Primary election set, mail-in voting encouraged(446 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 29, 2020
Primary elections have been postponed in several states, but Nebraska will carry on, holding the primary election on the scheduled date, May 12.
Nebraska unemployment claims hit all-time high(413 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 26, 2020
The Nebraska Department of Labor announced Thursday that an all-time high number of new unemployment insurance claims — 15,668 — were filed during the week ending March 21.
North Platte Public Schools providing lunch, backpack programs(732 views)
Macey Schroeder - March 18, 2020
North Platte Public Schools District is providing free breakfast, lunch and pre-packed foods to NPPSD children 18 years old and younger using a drive-thru delivery system.
State/Regional News More State News
COVID-19 lingers 3 hours to 3 days on surfaces(86 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 31, 2020
The COVID-19 virus can live on a variety of surfaces from 3 hours to 3 days, the University of Nebraska at Omaha said Monday.
Commissioner Watermeier appointed to FCC sub-committee on precision ag(95 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 31, 2020
Nebraska Public Service Commissioner Dan Watermeier, District 1, has been appointed to a sub-committee of the Federal Communications Commission studying broadband internet service in rural areas.
Imperial man charged with child sexual assault(208 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 31, 2020
A Chase County man was arrested Monday on multiple charges following an investigation into reported sexual assaults of a child, the Nebraska State Patrol said.
Game and Parks temporarily closes playgrounds, campgrounds still open(166 views)
Jerry Kane, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission - March 30, 2020
In an effort to prevent the potential for spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission temporarily will close state park and recreation area playgrounds and play structures as of March 30.
More counties included in state health restrictions(224 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 30, 2020
Gov. Pete Ricketts announced the state’s fourth COVID-19 related Directed Health Measure on Sunday, this time for Burt, Cuming, Madison, and Stanton counties.
Preliminary study: Underlying COVID-19 virus may be airborne(273 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 29, 2020
A study at the University of Nebraska Medical Center indicates that COVID-19 might spread through indirect contact (contaminated objects and airborne transmission,) UNMC spokesman Taylor Wilson said Sunday, March 29.
Avoid online COVID-19 scams(260 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 27, 2020
Malicious cyber threat actors are capitalizing on the COVID-19 alarm to scam others, distribute malware, and send phishing emails.
Past Top News Stories
March 28: Three new COVID-19 cases871 views
Two North Platte men charged in burglary5003 views
March 26: 13 new COVID-19 cases1322 views
O oh, technical trouble!477 views
Corona virus updates: Friday, March 201186 views
Gov. Ricketts: No further crackdowns1006 views
Council work session postponed401 views
Attractions around town879 views
Lincoln County courthouse closes2546 views
Past State News
Four more COVID cases in Omaha519 views
Nebraska gardener276 views
Gov’s 10-person guideline392 views
Smart phones: Bed for corona viruses585 views
In this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition
We take a look at how Bailey Yard is cleaned, or not, after two managers at the yard tested positive for the novel corona virus ... and, property is sold for the estate of one of the biggest farmers and cattle feeders in the country -- Don Oppliger, who raised potatoes in southern Lincoln County ... also, two very strange crimes, and more ... now printed on cleaner, whiter paper for your reading enjoyment.
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