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Shopko to close by June(824 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 18, 2019
Shopko has decided to close its remaining retail locations by June 16, including the store in North Platte, according to a bankruptcy court filing Monday.
One semi-truck loaded, another ready to fill(58 views)
George Lauby - March 18, 2019
West central Nebraska volunteers filled a semi-truck with supplies for flood victims in Fremont over the weekend, and another truck arrived late Monday afternoon to load more donations for eastern Nebraska.
Police start drive to help first responders near the Niobrara River(89 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 18, 2019
The North Platte Police announced a drive Monday afternoon to help first responders in Holt and Boyd counties in northeast Nebraska – areas that were deluged when the 91-year-old Spencer Dam broke near the Niobrara River.
Deputies chase, catch suspects(673 views)
George Lauby - March 18, 2019
A pair of suspects led sheriff’s deputies on a chase Sunday evening through northern Lincoln County before they were caught on foot in a grove of trees.
Caution: County roads damaged(546 views)
George Lauby - March 18, 2019
About 15 rural roads in Lincoln County are washed out and repairs are on hold due to muddy conditions, County Roads Superintendent Carla O’Dell told the Bulletin Monday.
UP management: Bailey Yard must get faster, trains to get longer (
3) (1466 views)
George Lauby - March 18, 2019
As Bailey Yard workers hold their breaths wondering about more layoffs. A UP official says the company’s goal is to move cars faster across the 22-state UP system.
Shots fired, man wounded Saturday night(2028 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 17, 2019
A man called the 911 dispatch around 10 p.m. Saturday, said he’d been shot, and asked for help.
St. Patrick's parade(623 views)
George Lauby - March 16, 2019
Sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 40’s greeted parade goers Saturday morning in downtown North Platte for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
St. Patrick's parade, part 2(544 views)
George Lauby - March 16, 2019
Legislature: Update to U.S. civics lessons advances(891 views)
George Lauby - March 15, 2019
The bill to require Nebraska high school students to take a civics exam or participate in a civics activity is on the verge of being passed by the legislature.
Repairs underway to VFW post(1000 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 15, 2019
Repairs are underway to the inside of VFW Post 1504 building in North Platte, after a water pipe broke in the sub-zero temperatures early in the morning March 4.
Omaha Symphony to perform(343 views)
Phyllis Swigart - March 15, 2019
The Omaha Symphony Orchestra will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, at the North Platte High School Performing Arts Center.
Four Shillings Short returns to the Espresso Shop(914 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 15, 2019
Entertainment around town(622 views)
George Lauby - March 14, 2019
State/Regional News More State News
So far, Cooper Nuclear Station is safely operating(141 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 18, 2019
The Cooper Nuclear Station at Brownville has so far survived the floodwater in the Missouri River without a shutdown, officials said late Sunday afternoon.
Gov. surveys flood damage in northeastern Nebraska(464 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - March 15, 2019
A half dozen or so people are reported dead or missing Friday in the wake of devastating floods in eastern Nebraska, and the full extent of damage and death remains unclear.
Past Top News Stories
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In this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition
The movie filmed in North Platte makes its debut... Sen. Tom Brewer tells it like he sees it... high-tech sights for the sheriff's high-velocity rifles... Crimestopper tip leads to major bust near middle of town, schools deal with personnel challenges... plus art, music, and more.
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