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Police charge man, woman with meth distribution
A man and woman could spend the rest of their lives in prison after they were arrested Thursday for meth possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a park.
Canteen musical: Triumphant hometown run
The North Platte Canteen: A Musical Miracle finished a triumphant series of debut performances in North Platte with a sold-out show on Sunday, Oct. 6.
Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertainment in North Platte and Lincoln County, Oct. 10-26:
Election signs stolen, damaged
The North Platte police are receiving complaints of stolen or damaged political signs on private property.
Ground broken for new airport terminal
The first shovels of dirt were officially tossed Tuesday morning for a new $29.6 million terminal and related improvements at the North Platte Regional Airport/Lee Bird Field.
North Platte man moves in, charged with burglary
A man allegedly entered a home on the east side of North Platte Friday and helped himself to food and beverages while the homeowner was away.
Candidate’s forum: North Platte Airport Authority
In this election, voters in North Platte will elect two people to serve on the North Platte Airport Authority, choosing from three candidates who are in the running.
Candidate forum: North Platte board of education
Voters in North Platte will select three public school board members from two candidates each in wards 2 and 3, and an unopposed incumbent in ward 1.
State/Regional News
Omaha residents arrested after high-speed chase near Gothenburg
State troopers arrested three people Tuesday near Gothenburg, following a pursuit and search, with help from the Dawson County sheriff’s office.
Six measures, placed by petition, are on ballot
A record number of six ballot initiatives will be on Nebraska’s general election ballot.
Fischer to speak at county GOP meeting
Sen. Deb Fischer will be the featured speaker on Monday, Oct. 21, when the Lincoln County Republican Party hosts its monthly meeting.