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Nebraska public radio to record live show in North Platte

The North Platte Bulletin - Oct 05, 2026
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Nebraska Public Media will record an episode of its arts and entertainment radio show at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Fox Theatre/

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Funds requested for premature baby and family

The North Platte Bulletin - Oct 02, 2026
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Erika Wyman, a young mother dealing with a huge challenge, could use a hand.

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Flock cameras take bite out of crime, police say

George Lauby - Oct 01, 2026
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For four years, the number of burglaries in North Platte has trended in one direction -- downward.

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Entertainment around North Platte

Entertainment around town

The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 30, 2026
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A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and the adjoining area, Oct. 1-15:

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Bruce White as Sir Lawrence Wargrave at North Platte's Fox Theater.

One by one, they fall…

George Lauby - Sep 30, 2026
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The curtain goes up again this weekend at the Fox Theater on a fascinating murder mystery play by Agatha Christie -- And Then There Were None.

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Data center developer acquires options for land south of Hershey

George Lauby - Sep 28, 2026
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A data center power developer has acquired options to buy two square miles – 1,280 acres – of Lincoln County pastureland located about 8 miles due south of Hershey.

Readers TALK

The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 23, 2026
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Readers TALK is a new feature of the North Platte Bulletin -- a place to discuss important developments that we can't get to in our regular reports.

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State/Regional News

A trellis power pole in the sunset.

R-Project construction heads north of Stapleton

Marcia Hora, The Stapleton Enterprise - Oct 05, 2026
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Nebraska Public Power District is proceeding another 26 miles north from Stapleton, preparing to build a 345kV transmission line known as the R-project.

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Former guardian convicted of theft, Medicaid fraud

The North Platte Bulletin - Oct 05, 2026
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A former court-appointed guardian has been convicted of a felony count of theft and 22 counts of financial exploitation, after stealing more than $140,000 from 22 vulnerable adults across Nebraska.

Medicare open enrollment: Evaluate your choices, watch out for scams

The North Platte Bulletin - Oct 05, 2026
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It is the time of year when Nebraska seniors are encouraged to take a fresh look at their health and prescription drug coverage, as Medicare open enrollment draws closer.

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Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, alleged Tren de Aragua mastermind.

Tren de Aragua jackpotting architect faces trial in Omaha

The North Platte Bulletin - Oct 02, 2026
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A alleged architect of sophisticated malware used to drain ATMs of cash across the United States for the Tren de Aragua gang is in the custody of U.S. Marshals in Omaha. He will remain there pending trial.

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Still unsolved: Corrie Jo Wood’s murder

The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 29, 2026
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Eighteen years ago, Corrie Jo Wood was murdered by an unknown assailant in Grant, a town located about 70 miles southwest of North Platte.

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Dawson County holds pink card property tax hearing

Alex Hammeke, KRVN Rural Radio - Sep 29, 2026
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Roughly 50 people were on hand for a hearing Wednesday night, Sept. 23 at the Dawson County Opportunity Center in response to four taxable entities increasing collections over the allowable growth limit.

Nebraska’s domestic abuse deaths

The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 28, 2026
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2025 was a bad year.

Abandoned safe deposit box contents to be auctioned

The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 25, 2026
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 A white gold diamond ring, a 14-karat gold purse, a 1961 Roger Maris baseball card, century-old silver dollars, and Depression-era currency. 

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