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Work to start on new street, College Drive
Work will begin Monday on a new street to the North Platte Community College south campus, the North Platte engineering department said Wednesday.
Council reviews pay, benefits for firefighters; approves by a split vote
The North Platte city council approved a new contract with firefighters Tuesday, by a split 5-2 vote that came after nearly an hour of discussion.
Sutherland parade
The village of Sutherland offers plenty to do during the July 4 weekend. For decades they have held a parade, fireworks and a big rodeo.
Courthouse intersection: Pro-choice protest

About 20 protestors spent Saturday afternoon at the corner of Fourth and Jeffers in North Platte, in front of the Lincoln County Courthouse, protesting the U.S. Supreme Court repeal of the nationwide right to abortion.
GPH Neurosurgery clinic officially opens
An open house was held Thursday at the new Great Plains Health Brain & Spine clinic in the old hospital, in the east tower on the GPH property.
Kansas man killed in motorcycle-motor vehicle wreck
A Kansas man died Friday morning in a motorcycle-SUV wreck on the south side of North Platte.
State/Regional News
Search underway for district court judge
Normally, criminal cases are heard in Lincoln County District Court twice a month, but not so lately.
Dennis Brosius honored for volunteer service

Veteran pilot, veteran, and dedicated community member Dennis Brosius was recently presented an award of appreciation by Stapleton Fire District Chief Frank Kramer.
MPCC students travel to Ireland
Seven students from Mid-Plains Community College campuses in McCook and North Platte visited Ireland May 22-June 1 as part of a study abroad program offered by the Nebraska Community College Global Leadership Task Force.
LPN students honored with pinning ceremony
Family and friends cheered on Mid-Plains Community College’s Licensed Practical Nursing graduates Friday as they were recognized during a pinning and commencement ceremony in North Platte.