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District Court: Prison sentences handed down(872 views)
Joe Chitwood - May 20, 2019
Ousted county treasurer proclaims innocence (
3) (3016 views)
George Lauby - May 20, 2019
In a calm quiet voice, Lorie Koertner told the Lincoln County commissioners Monday that not one dollar has been unaccounted for since she has been the county treasurer.
What does North Platte need? Wish list ( 6) (2958 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - May 20, 2019
Depending on your point of view, North Platte doesn’t have all that much to offer, at least compared to bigger cities.
We have, like a lot of places nowadays, Wal-Mart, a small mall, food and other shops on the main streets, and a few important buildings.
Flat-picking singers at Espresso Shop(798 views)
George Lauby - May 17, 2019
A year ago, two pickers from the East Coast dropped by the Espresso Shop and asked if they could play a little. They returned Friday night
Groene at Legislature: If property tax relief fails, voters will decide(633 views)
Sen. Mike Groene - May 17, 2019
If Nebraska’s governor were a corporate CEO and the Legislature were the corporation’s board of directors, labeling the Revenue Committee’s Legislative Bill 289 as a price increase to customers (sales taxes) and a spending hike for a service (public education), would be accurate.
Council to review city audit(726 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - May 17, 2019
The city audit for 2018 will be presented to the city council at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in a work session.
Medical marijuana bill stalls(761 views)
The Unicameral Update - May 16, 2019
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use stalled Wednesday on the floor of the state legislature.
Teen murder suspects will be tried as adults ( 2) (2473 views)
George Lauby - May 16, 2019
Brayden Turner and Jesus Martinez will be tried for murder as adults, Dawson County District Judge James Doyle ruled Tuesday.
Entertainment around town(591 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - May 15, 2019
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Nebraska Bankers Association donates to Boyd County water system(228 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - May 20, 2019
The Nebraska Bankers Association board of directors recently awarded a grant of $25,000 to the Boyd County Rural Water District to help rebuild the system, which was destroyed in the bomb cyclone March 13-14.
Legislative week: May 13-17(147 views)
Sam Crisler, Nebraska News Service - May 20, 2019
Time is running out for Nebraska state senators to get their bills passed before the last day of the current legislative session, recently announced by Speaker Jim Scheer as May 31 — four days shy of the regular 90 days in odd-year legislative sessions.
The top frauds of 2018(227 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - May 19, 2019
This is a consumer alert from the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office:
Trump drops steel, aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico(213 views)
George Lauby - May 19, 2019
President Donald Trump has lifted tariffs on steel and aluminum coming from Canada and Mexico.
Three men, one woman charged in Kearney drug bust(977 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - May 18, 2019
Four Kearney residents were arrested Friday morning and charged with drug possession by a task force of law officers.
Public comments sought for Community Wildfire Plan(524 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - May 16, 2019
The draft of a wildfire protection plan for southwest Nebraska is ready for public review.
Former drug cop sentenced for possession ( 1) (1169 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - May 15, 2019
A state trooper who was in charge of disposing of prescription pills but kept them instead was sentenced Wednesday to two years of probation.
Past Top News Stories
Police reports: Car thefts, shoplifting2000 views
Nels Clang moves on to heavenly choir1214 views
Law enforcement memorial service set589 views
Giving Day surpasses last year750 views
Entertainment around town706 views
Woman cited for assault2959 views
Fundraiser set for Simants family2450 views
Past State News
Legislative week: May 6-10495 views
In this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition
The North Platte schools are facing a multi-million dollar shortfall in tax income and the county treasurer is dismissed. The situation erupted in one day, but had been brewing... we present an in-depth report.... Also... the volunteer Canteen spirit has sparked the museum to tackle a longed-for project -- a real replica of the WWII Canteen.... Sen. Groene is not just playing with property tax relief... Rail Days still has life... outstanding high school athletes.. plus more.
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