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Work to start on new street, College Drive

The North Platte Bulletin - Jul 06, 2022
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Work will begin Monday on a new street to the North Platte Community College south campus, the North Platte engineering department said Wednesday.

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Council reviews pay, benefits for firefighters; approves by a split vote

George Lauby - Jul 05, 2022
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The North Platte city council approved a new contract with firefighters Tuesday, by a split 5-2 vote that came after nearly an hour of discussion.

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Sutherland parade

Alisha Mayo, The North Platte Bulletin - Jul 05, 2022
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The village of Sutherland offers plenty to do during the July 4 weekend. For decades they have held a parade, fireworks and a big rodeo.

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Courthouse intersection: Pro-choice protest

George Lauby - Jul 03, 2022
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About 20 protestors spent Saturday afternoon at the corner of Fourth and Jeffers in North Platte, in front of the Lincoln County Courthouse, protesting the U.S. Supreme Court repeal of the nationwide right to abortion.

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GPH Neurosurgery clinic officially opens

George Lauby - Jul 02, 2022
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An open house was held Thursday at the new Great Plains Health Brain & Spine clinic in the old hospital, in the east tower on the GPH property.

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Kansas man killed in motorcycle-motor vehicle wreck

George Lauby - Jul 01, 2022
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A Kansas man died Friday morning in a motorcycle-SUV wreck on the south side of North Platte.

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State/Regional News

Search underway for district court judge

The North Platte Bulletin - Jul 06, 2022
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Normally, criminal cases are heard in Lincoln County District Court twice a month, but not so lately.

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Dennis Brosius honored for volunteer service

Emma Simpkins, The Voice newspaper, Loveland, Colo. - Jul 03, 2022
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Veteran pilot, veteran, and dedicated community member Dennis Brosius was recently presented an award of appreciation by Stapleton Fire District Chief Frank Kramer.

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MPCC students travel to Ireland

Heather Johnson (North Platte Community College) - Jul 01, 2022
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Seven students from Mid-Plains Community College campuses in McCook and North Platte visited Ireland May 22-June 1 as part of a study abroad program offered by the Nebraska Community College Global Leadership Task Force.

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LPN students honored with pinning ceremony

Heather Johnson (North Platte Community College) - Jul 01, 2022
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Family and friends cheered on Mid-Plains Community College’s Licensed Practical Nursing graduates Friday as they were recognized during a pinning and commencement ceremony in North Platte.

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Past Top News

Happy Independence Day304 views
North Platte couple charged with child abuse4059 views
Teenagers drive into canal, escape1688 views
Entertainment around town646 views
Relief funds awarded, but less than expected1097 views
State funds available for detox center285 views
Three suspects charged with meth1577 views
Commissioners move ahead on Rail Park, Inland Port Authority1553 views
Supreme Court overturns nationwide right to abortions1776 views
Excel Screen Print closes, Brown’s Shoe expands1123 views
Fireworks display set July 21752 views
Lambert concert rocks NebraskaLand Days2499 views
Nebraskaland Days: McGraw sparkles after weather delay2404 views
Lincoln County Courthouse marks 100 years376 views
Mysterious death remains a mystery2488 views
Nebraskaland Days entertainment & beyond757 views

Past State News

July 4: Safety tips18 views
State trooper makes child enticement arrest274 views
Special elk season at capacity183 views
PSC to conduct reverse auction73 views
New Rapid City packing plant would be nation’s largest236 views
Free school meals to continue through summer36 views
Community college public information office wins national awards114 views
Vanderheiden Memorial Run generates $40K for Nebraska trails250 views
Kearney woman sentenced for meth distribution174 views
Special elk season designated in southwest Nebraska478 views
State’s top cop urges federal investigation of violence against pro-life groups286 views
Juvenile charged after hi-speed chase in Lincoln210 views
Michelle H. Carrizales
07/05/22
Name: Michelle H. Carrizales
Booking date: 07/05/22
Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Court hold
Heater, Christopher Wayne
07/05/22
Name: Heater, Christopher Wayne
Booking date: 07/05/22
Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Court hold
Gabriel Sardina
07/04/22
Name: Gabriel Sardina
Booking date: 07/04/22
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: $12,500
Charges: Fugitive, Buffalo Co. Driving under suspension. No valid registration. Failure to appear.
Cristian Riosreglas
07/04/22
Name: Cristian Riosreglas
Booking date: 07/04/22
Arresting agency: Nebraska State Patrol
Bond amount: $2,500
Charges: Fraud - impersonation
Joel Melo
07/04/22
Name: Joel Melo
Booking date: 07/04/22
Arresting agency: Nebraska State Patrol
Bond amount: $2,500
Charges: Fraud - impersonation
Edil R. Dubon-Matute
07/04/22
Name: Edil R. Dubon-Matute
Booking date: 07/04/22
Arresting agency: Nebraska State Patrol
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Fugitive
Natalia A. Vieyra
07/04/22
Name: Natalia A. Vieyra
Booking date: 07/04/22
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: $7,500
Charges: DUI liquor, 2nd offense. Refusal to submit to test.
Zachary C. Maudlin
07/04/22
Name: Zachary C. Maudlin
Booking date: 07/04/22
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: $10,000 per count
Charges: Fugitive, Dawson Co. 2 counts.
Christen E.O. Avila
07/03/2022
Name: Christen E.O. Avila
Booking date: 07/03/2022
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: $5,000
Charges: Failure to appear
Philson L. James
07/03/2022
Name: Philson L. James
Booking date: 07/03/2022
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Failure to pay
Cameron J. Lamphear
07/02/2022
Name: Cameron J. Lamphear
Booking date: 07/02/2022
Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Bond amount: Sentenced
Charges: Minor in Possession
Grover L. Huey
07/02/22
Name: Grover L. Huey
Booking date: 07/02/22
Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Bond amount: Sentenced
Charges: Custodial sanction
Taralee Howe
07/01/22
Name: Taralee Howe
Booking date: 07/01/22
Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: DUI liquor, over 0.15. Leaving scene of accident.
Two inmates
06/30/22
Name: Two inmates
Booking date: 06/30/22
Arresting agency: Nebraska Department of Corrections
Bond amount: Hold
Charges: Safekeeping for NDOC
Ruben L. Valdez
06/30/22
Name: Ruben L. Valdez
Booking date: 06/30/22
Arresting agency: North Platte Police
Bond amount: $52,500
Charges: Leaving scene of accident. Fugitive, Denver Co. Colo.

In this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition

The 100-year-old Lincoln County Courthouse contains fascinating items, especially on the fourth floor, such as a jury room, a ‘henhouse’, early records that suffered fire damage in 1923, as well as a bathtub... Also, if you missed the Nebraskaland Days concerts, here's how they went, and looked... and... more info about the pending industrial rail park near Hershey and a private golf club in the hills north of Maxwell... and a new hotel... also, if North Platte attractions didn't get all that much from the state's special ARPA distributions, let's look at where the money went... plus lots more to keep you informed, presented at a handy price.  

Get the full stories in this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition.

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