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Heritage festival set Saturday, Sunday
A special musical presentation of the WWII Canteen era will be part of the Heritage Festival on Saturday and Sunday at the Lincoln County Historical Museum.
North Platte residents charged with meth distribution
Police executed a search warrant on Monday, June 9 at a home in the 1800 block of W. Third, acting on suspicion of finding meth there.
Chicago homicide suspect arrested in North Platte
State troopers arrested an Illinois man Wednesday in connection with a Chicago homicide.
Nebraskaland Days schedule
The official state Nebraskaland Days festival begins Sunday and runs for two weeks, featuring lots of events, including the return of the pork breakfast on Saturday, June 28 at First United Methodist Church.
Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County, June 12-23:
Jacobson announces re-election bid
Sen. Mike Jacobson of North Platte announced his intention Wednesday to seek re-election to continue representing Legislative District 42 for a second four-year term.
North Platte schools officially ban cell phones
1 The North Platte public school district officially banned cell phone and electronic devices in the schools Monday with a firm policy.
Tips: Filing a property tax protest
Here are some helpful tips to make protesting a 2025 property valuation faster and easier, from the Lincoln County Assessor.
Makinzie Gregory crowned Miss Nebraska 2025, North Platte’s Swift: Miss Nebraska’s Teen
Makinzie Gregory of Scottsbluff was crowned Miss Nebraska 2025 on Saturday at the North Platte High Performing Arts Theater.
State/Regional News
Trooper’s cruiser hit on I-80 near Ogallala
Around midnight Wednesday, a state trooper's patrol vehicle was hit on I-80 at the scene of a broken-down semi-truck.
Omaha workers arrested on immigration charges
1 The majority of the workers at Glenn Valley Foods in Omaha were arrested June 10 because they were not authorized to work in the United States.
Meet Snoopy, the (more than) one-trick pony
Rodeo fans at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte will be delighted with the antics of Snoopy, the Paint horse owned by rodeo clown John Harrison of Soper, Okla.
Gov. proclaims Elder Abuse Awareness day
Sunday, June 15 will be Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Nebraska, by proclamation of Gov. Jim Pillen.
Troopers seize fentanyl, cocaine from NY motorists
State troopers arrested two people Sunday morning, June 8, on I-80 near Lexington after finding more than 20 pounds of suspected fentanyl and cocaine in their vehicle.
Thedford Lumber and Supply re-opens
A grand opening was recently held for a new Thedford Lumber and Supply, 15 months after owner Dave Masek torn down the original building because of smoke damage caused by malfunctioning automated vacuum.
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In this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition
Complying with a new state law, the North Platte Public Schools are banning cell phones from bell to bell... also... administrators report that absenteeism and tardiness are on the decline, as the schools look to improve the poor test results in core subjects... and... Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska Teen are selected in the annual pageant in our city... Miss Nebraska Teen is a graduate of North Platte St. Patrick's... and... part four of our overview of construction projects around town during the biggest building boom in more than 20 years.... flowers are stolen from a gravesite at a North Platte cemetery... letter writers voice concern about the actions of President Donald Trump... plus a weekly rundown of upcoming entertainment events, as well as arrests, marriages, real estate deals, deaths, police citations, and more.
Get the full stories in this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition.
