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Entertainment around town

The North Platte Bulletin - Dec 11, 2024
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A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County, Dec. 12-24:

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Woodhead inducted in College Football Hall of Fame

Paxton Richey, Chadron State Sports - Dec 11, 2024
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North Platte native Danny Woodhead was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame at the National Football Foundation (NFF) awards dinner on Dec. 10 in Las Vegas.

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North Platte man sentenced to prison for meth distribution

George Lauby - Dec 10, 2024
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Douglas Baker of North Platte was sentenced Monday to 3-9 years imprisonment for distribution of an exceptionally hazardous drug.

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Gifts all wrapped for Santa Cop

The North Platte Bulletin - Dec 10, 2024
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North Platte Community College nursing students made short work Tuesday of wrapping gifts that Santa Cop will deliver to more than 40 families and 100 children.

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Osgood school building to be sold

Kristi Smith, The North Platte Bulletin - Dec 10, 2024
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On Monday evening, the North Platte public school board approved the sale of Osgood Elementary, plus a no-increase contract for Supt. Todd Rhodes, and the 2025-26 district calendar.

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Bekki Lieske at the Lincoln County Neb. 911 desk.

New 911 service offers photos, videos, language translation

The North Platte Bulletin - Dec 09, 2024
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When seconds matter, having the most up-to-date information is critical. Now, callers to North Platte 911 can connect with first responders with photos, videos, transcriptions and prompt translations of foreign languages.

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Quality growth funds recommended for 4-plexes at Mulligan Meadows

George Lauby - Dec 09, 2024
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North Platte’s quality growth fund advisory committee voted Monday to recommend earmarking $360,000 to help finance Mulligan Meadows and other housing projects.

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Police reports: Two teens charged in burglary

The North Platte Bulletin - Dec 09, 2024
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Two North Platte teenagers who tried to run away from police on Dec. 2 were caught and charged with felony burglary and other crimes.

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Results of extra Thanksgiving traffic enforcement

The North Platte Bulletin - Dec 09, 2024
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State troopers and the North Platte police have released the results of special traffic enforcement during Thanksgiving week.

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Police: Extra enforcement aimed at drunk driving

The North Platte Bulletin - Dec 09, 2024
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The North Platte police, along with law enforcement agencies nationwide, will participate in the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, a high-visibility, drunk driving enforcement from Dec; 11-Jan. 1.

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North Platte AA group celebrates 80 years

George Lauby - Dec 07, 2024
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North Platte’s first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting was in 1944, as AA programs were slowly starting to spread across the United States.

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Skate Park plans come down to two options

Kristi Smith, The North Platte Bulletin - Dec 07, 2024
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City officials held an open house Wednesday, Dec. 6 to receive feedback on two different design options for a new skate park in Centennial Park.

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State/Regional News

Public housing dispute: Vulnerable renters need better environment

Mike Moen, Nebraska News Connection - Dec 11, 2024
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OMAHA -- The public housing agency serving Nebraska's largest city faces legal action amid claims of poor living conditions for a tenant with disabilities. The plaintiffs said it is an example of housing barriers limiting one's quality of life.

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Kearney man sentenced to 10 years for meth distribution

The North Platte Bulletin - Dec 10, 2024
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Shelby Olson of Kearney was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday in federal court in Lincoln for distributing 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine.

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Congressmen invite RFK, Jr. to visit Nebraska

The North Platte Bulletin - Dec 09, 2024
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Nebraska's congressmen -- Reps. Adrian Smith, Mike Flood and Don Bacon have invited Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to take an in-person look at rural Nebraska.

Expanded mountain lion season to kick off 2025

Justin Haag, Nebraska Game and Parks - Dec 05, 2024
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Nebraska’s mountain lion country will ring in the new year with the busiest hunting season to date for the species, including the first regulated hunt in the Wildcat Hills region.

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