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What does North Platte need? Wish list (
2) (1649 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(739 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(583 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(691 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(711 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) (2357 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.
Police reports: Car thefts, shoplifting(1927 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - May 16, 2019
Late Monday night, a suspicious vehicle parked on East 12th led to charges against two people for stealing cars.
Other school districts: How they are faring(1307 views)
George Lauby - May 15, 2019
Except for the North Platte school district, tax receipts seem to be relatively normal around Lincoln County, although there are a few irregularities.
Entertainment around town(544 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - May 15, 2019
North Platte schools to borrow $3.7 million to cover treasurer's shortfall ( 2) (5469 views)
George Lauby - May 13, 2019
The North Platte schools has to borrow $3.7 million immediately to cover expenses in coming weeks, in order to compensate for shortfalls from the Lincoln County treasurer’s office.
Lincoln County Treasurer removed, escorted out of courthouse ( 12) (10684 views)
George Lauby - May 13, 2019
Lincoln County Treasurer Lorie Koertner was removed from office Monday afternoon, after the county commissioners met with law enforcement and county attorneys for nearly three hours in closed session.
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The top frauds of 2018(133 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(167 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(873 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(468 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) (1093 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.
NPPD recognized as safest company with distinction(513 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - May 13, 2019
The Nebraska Public Power District has been honored for many consecutive years of outstanding safety performance by the National Safety Council, Nebraska Chapter.
Legislative week: May 6-10(480 views)
Sam Crisler, Nebraska News Service - May 13, 2019
As the Nebraska Legislature inches toward the end of the legislative session, some of the most significant bills are sparking contentious floor debates and others are getting closer to final readings.
Nebraska high school cowgirl operates gelato business in Bassett(1803 views)
Ruth Nicolaus - May 13, 2019
Past Top News Stories
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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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