Top News Stories
State could keep clipping veteran’s aid, commissioner says
1 Lincoln County Commissioner and Marine veteran Chris Bruns made it clear on Monday that he is a staunch defender of the Veterans Aid Fund.
North Platte woman charged with dealing meth
1 Around 5 p.m. on Dec. 29, North Platte police executed a search warrant at a home in the 500 block of N. Cottonwood.
Arctic weather to blast west central Nebraska
Extremely cold weather will descend on central and northern Nebraska around midnight through noon Friday, with wind chills of around -20 F in North Platte, and as low as -32 in northern parts of the state, the National Weather Service said Thursday.
Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County, Jan. 22 - Feb. 9:
School board to consider superintendent’s resignation
1 The North Platte public school board will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Friday to consider the acceptance of Supt. Todd Rhodes's resignation.
Veterans object to state transferring 10% of aid fund
2 With two-dozen veterans seated or standing behind him on Tuesday, Lincoln County Veterans Service Officer Tom Gann objected to a proposed transfer of $2.5 million this year from the Nebraska Veterans' Aid Fund to help balance the state budget.
Police reports: Assaults, immigration violations
The North Platte police recently charged two men with domestic assault, and arrested four other men for using fraudulent IDs.
Gov. says ‘cinch up,’ state has enough money
Although the state budget has a $471 million shortfall, Gov. Jim Pillen said Nebraska is in good shape financially; the state government just needs to make some budget adjustments.
Alternative energy regs, zoning: Plan presented
After nearly three years, Lincoln County’s comprehensive plan for development is finally updated, at least in the first draft.
State/Regional News
Community College to host blood drives
Mid-Plains Community College will host two winter blood drives. one at each campus in North Platte and McCook.
U.S. Highway 275 expansion to enter final stretch
The final segment of the expansion of U.S. Highway 275 in Nebraska is officially going under contract and work is expected to begin this spring.
As Tyson leaves, congregation wonders how Lexington will survive
The pastor paced the stage as he broached his town’s biggest dilemma. Forty congregants listened from the pews of the First United Methodist Church of Lexington.
Adrian Smith files for re-election
Congressman Adrian Smith has filed for re-election to represent Nebraska’s Third Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, pledging to fight for everyday Nebraskans and maintain a strong Republican majority in Congress to advance President Trump’s agenda.
State Patrol investigates shooting in NW Neb.
The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team is investigating an officer-involved shooting that involved the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office and the Mitchell Police Department. The incident happened Friday evening.
Mid-Plains Community College to host job fairs
Mid-Plains Community College will host a series of job fairs this spring semester, three of which will be in North Platte.
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In this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition
Gov. Pillen's proposal to transfer money from a veterans' aid account draws strong objections from Lincoln County veterans... and the county commissioners are poised to support their protest ... while Gov. Pillen tells North Platte representatives how he wants to balance the state budget... and why... and Pillen lays out the rest of his priorities for the legislative session... including his approach to health care and business incentives ... also... now that Tyson Foods has closed in Lcxington.... next... will Tyson render the plant unusable for any purpose, or put it up for sale? ... the governor, a political candidate and a leading cattleman weigh in... also... the North Platte public school board sets a special meeting to consider a surprising resignation letter from Supt. Todd Rhodes... and... a long goodbye to pennies has begun, a coin that has been used in the U.S. since the late-1700s... plus, weekly rundowns of upcoming entertainment events, arrests, marriages, real estate deals, deaths, police citations, and much more.
Get the full stories in this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition.
