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Lincoln County Assessor: Business income data would be provided voluntarily (updated)
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.
Rec Yeah! New indoor pool opened Monday morning
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.
Paying tribute to the Grand Old Flag
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.
Police reports: Assaults
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.
Around town during Nebraskaland Days
The state's official celebration begins Sunday with Miss Rodeo Nebraska horsemanship competition. Here is the complete schedule, June 14-27.
North Platte couple gets new roof, no charge
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.
Wall of Honor on display in North Platte
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.
Board of Health discusses dental care, bedbugs
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.
Rain welcome, drought continues
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.
Jail inmate found dead in cell, investigation underway
The North Platte police were contacted early Sunday morning about a jail inmate, Matthew McCarthy, 48, who was found unresponsive in his cell.
State/Regional News
Monday a.m. report: Nearly 600 personnel fighting wildfire near Crawford
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.
Lake McConaughy dam needs improvement
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.
Community College: Restored Malibu to be raffled
The North Platte Community College transportation division unveiled its 2026 raffle car, a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS, on Saturday.
McCook, Scottsbluff head shop merchants charged with distribution
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.
























