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Entertainment around town(251 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - February 26, 2020
Movies at AMC Theater (Platte River Mall) – Onward, Invisible Man, The Gentlemen, Gretel & Hansel, Birds of Prey, Sonic the Hedgehog. Schedule subject to change, see amctheaters.com.
North Platte man sentenced to seven years for meth distribution(979 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - February 26, 2020
Ronald Garnett was sentenced on Monday to seven years in federal prison for distribution of 25 grams of actual methamphetamine. There is no parole in the federal system.
More candidates file(1147 views)
George Lauby - February 25, 2020
Two candidates have now filed for an open seat on the North Platte school board and another candidate recently tossed his hat in the ring for North Platte mayor, making that a five-way race.
Potentially dangerous fugitive found (
2) (4268 views)
George Lauby - February 24, 2020
Aaron Kirts was found around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning southwest of Lake Maloney after an alert citizen saw Kirts on his property and called authorities.
Young violinist to perform at Fox Theater(451 views)
George Lauby - February 24, 2020
Kerson Leong, hailed as “Canada’s next great violinist,” will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Fox Theater in the Neville Center for the Performing Arts.
North Platte woman sentenced for child assault ( 1) (2570 views)
George Lauby - February 24, 2020
Shawlen Johnston was convicted Monday of first-degree assault of her seven-month-old child, and sentenced to 12-24 years in state penitentiary.
District court: Higher bond, assault, forgery(2177 views)
George Lauby - February 24, 2020
It doesn’t appear that Taylor Shore, also know as Taylor Powell, will be out of jail anytime soon.
Ballots arrive for school building improvements ( 19) (2581 views)
George Lauby - February 21, 2020
Ballots are arriving in mail boxes in the mail-in election to override the school property tax levy limit in the interests of safety and heating upgrades in four North Platte schools.
State/Regional News More State News
Legislature: Bill would ban abortion procedure ( 1) (213 views)
The Unicameral Update - February 25, 2020
Members of the judiciary committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would ban a specific abortion method in Nebraska.
Legislature: Compensation for amateur athletes advances(185 views)
The Unicameral Update - February 25, 2020
Nebraska college and university athletes could earn income if they participate in advertising, under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 25.
Arnold man shot after all-day standoff(1056 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - February 25, 2020
An Arnold man died after he was shot Monday evening by a state trooper who apparently reacted in self defense after a 12-hour standoff.
Legislature: Bill would cap insulin cost at $100 per 30-day supply (195 views)
Denise Munoz, Nebraska News Service - February 24, 2020
In 1996, a vial of insulin cost $21. Today, that same vile is worth over $300, said Christine Fallabel from the American Diabetes Association at a hearing regarding the price of insulin Feb. 18.
Community College art to be featured in three galleries(161 views)
Heather Johnson (North Platte Community College) - February 24, 2020
The work of McCook Community College Arts students will be showcased March 9-13 at the Prairie Arts Center in North Platte, as well as two other galleries this spring.
Diamond Princess passengers test positive for coronavirus(302 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - February 21, 2020
All but two of the passengers from the Diamond Princess cruise ship now quarantined in eastern Nebraska have the coronavirus, a University of Nebraska Medical Center spokesman said Friday.
Young Elwood man sentenced for child pornography(469 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - February 21, 2020
Dylan Hedrick, 26, of Elwood, was sentenced Friday to 16.5 years in federal prison in Lincoln for producing child pornography.
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