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Entertainment around town(71 views)
George Lauby - April 24, 2019
Work stops on Texas classification rail yard(535 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - April 23, 2019
Union Pacific once planned to build a big rail yard in Brazos, Texas, but construction is now indefinitely postponed.
District court: Drug convictions(2425 views)
Joe Chitwood - April 23, 2019
Eight people were convicted of drug charges Monday afternoon in Lincoln County District Court and two of the cases were assigned to the “drug court” rehabilitation program.
DevCo: Benefits of North Platte’s 'Shot in the Arm' housing (
5) (1821 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - April 22, 2019
As residents question the wisdom of building more workforce housing in North Platte, Gary Person agreed Monday that housing development continues to dominate discussions throughout Nebraska and most of rural America.
Top school staff to be honored(1107 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - April 22, 2019
The North Platte Public Schools Foundation has announced the teacher, staff member and administrator of the year and will honor them at an Education After Hours get together on Friday, April 26.
District Court: One man convicted of burglary, another is no-show(2021 views)
Joe Chitwood - April 22, 2019
Two men were scheduled to appear Monday morning in Lincoln County District Court to face felony charges, but only one did — Shawn Reese, who was convicted of burglary.
UP, community leaders to meet, tour diesel shop ( 1) (1304 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - April 20, 2019
The LincUP Community advisory panel will tour Bailey Yard’s diesel shop Monday after a 5:15 p.m. meeting at the Golden Spike Tower.
Fremont & Willow to close for utility work(753 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - April 20, 2019
The Fremont Dr. and Willow St. intersection on the south edge of North Platte will close Monday, in an extension of utility repairs that are underway on Fremont.
Senators compromise on wind energy bill(713 views)
The Unicameral Update - April 18, 2019
Landowners would have the ability to contest the use of eminent domain by renewable energy developers under a bill that advanced to second round debate (select file) Wednesday.
State/Regional News More State News
Feds approve $48 million for Nebraskans after floods(181 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - April 24, 2019
One month after the March 21 presidential disaster declaration for Nebraska flooding, more than $48 million in federal funding has been approved for Nebraskans affected by the disaster.
Ballot measure for TIF repayment extension approved(203 views)
The Unicameral Update - April 23, 2019
Voters will determine whether to extend the maximum length of time to repay tax-increment financing indebtedness in certain cases under a measure approved by lawmakers April 18.
Legislative week: April 15-19(250 views)
Collin Spilinek, Nebraska News Service - April 22, 2019
The Nebraska Legislature advanced several bills last week, including one dealing with Medicaid.
Drugged driver arrested, $1 million in pot seized(426 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - April 22, 2019
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a California man shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday morning following a pursuit on I-80.
Property tax relief proposal would increase sales tax(327 views)
Meghan Straub Nebraska News Service - April 22, 2019
The Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee released a property tax relief proposal on April 17.
Woman suspected of starting fire at Tecumseh poultry barn(531 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - April 19, 2019
State Fire Marshal Investigators arrested a woman Thursday in connection with the April 5 structure fire that occurred at Tecumseh Poultry LLC at 62168 730 Road, Tecumseh.
Troopers make arrests, seize vape, pot(553 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - April 19, 2019
State troopers arrested eight people and seized large amounts of pot during traffic stops Wednesday and Thursday.
Early morning raid aimed at Omaha gang, Trip Set(643 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - April 19, 2019
Law officers conducted an early morning operation in Omaha Wednesday to break up a gang dealing in firearms and drugs
Past Top News Stories
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Couple charged with meth possession2897 views
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Drug dealer sentenced to 14 years927 views
In this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition
An in-depth look at the situation at Bailey Yard -- the layoffs and hirings... plus UP's plans for long trains... how the top guys get their stock options, and more. Also... crazy crimes... How the NP area crane viewing stations work, or don't... what's happening with a huge iceberg that floated off the Niobrara River, and more.
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