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Heritage festival set Saturday, Sunday

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 12, 2025
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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.

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North Platte residents charged with meth distribution

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 12, 2025
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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.

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Chicago homicide suspect arrested in North Platte

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 12, 2025
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State troopers arrested an Illinois man Wednesday in connection with a Chicago homicide.

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Nebraskaland Days schedule

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 12, 2025
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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.

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Entertainment around town

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 11, 2025
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A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County, June 12-23:

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Jacobson announces re-election bid

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 11, 2025
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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.

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North Platte schools officially ban cell phones

Kristi Smith, The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 09, 2025
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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

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 08, 2025
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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

James Parrish - Jun 07, 2025
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Makinzie Gregory of Scottsbluff was crowned Miss Nebraska 2025 on Saturday at the North Platte High Performing Arts Theater.

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State/Regional News

Trooper’s cruiser hit on I-80 near Ogallala

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 12, 2025
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Around midnight Wednesday, a state trooper's patrol vehicle was hit on I-80 at the scene of a broken-down semi-truck.

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Omaha workers arrested on immigration charges

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 12, 2025
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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

Ruth Nicolaus - Jun 10, 2025
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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.

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Gov. proclaims Elder Abuse Awareness day

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 09, 2025
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Sunday, June 15 will be Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Nebraska, by proclamation of Gov. Jim Pillen.

Troopers seize fentanyl, cocaine from NY motorists

The North Platte Bulletin - Jun 09, 2025
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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.

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Thedford Lumber and Supply re-opens

Terri Licking - Jun 09, 2025
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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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Past Top News

Construction: Big projects through center of town2609 views
Public schools look at next budget, tax call345 views
North Platte man charged with first-degree assault2362 views
Students react to upcoming cell phone ban1464 views
Entertainment around town554 views
Council rejects zone for new workout center2154 views
North Platte holds community cleanup days425 views
Rain, hail pound the area1238 views
Amazon distribution center taking shape south of North Platte (updated)2947 views
Police: More than 100 cited during ‘Make it Click’345 views
North Platte rancher, business owner announces run for Congress3338 views
Memorial Day flowers removed too soon, mourner says1357 views
School board prepares cell phone prohibition869 views
Group seeks to improve North side1406 views

Past State News

Know the signs of a Medicare scam151 views
Community college’s Alexa McCall recognized for excellence345 views
Nominees selected for county judge666 views
Troopers remove 80 impaired drivers during ‘Make It Click’128 views
McCook, Culbertson overdoses highlight danger of fake pills503 views
Gov. thanks senators as Legislative session nears end64 views
Buffalo Bill Rodeo volunteer considers it a working vacation328 views
Troopers find thousands of fentanyl pills, meth on I-80270 views
Legislature skips vote on bill to ban hemp-derived cannabinoids237 views