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Nebraska public radio to record live show in North Platte
Nebraska Public Media will record an episode of its arts and entertainment radio show at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Fox Theatre/
Funds requested for premature baby and family
Erika Wyman, a young mother dealing with a huge challenge, could use a hand.
Flock cameras take bite out of crime, police say
For four years, the number of burglaries in North Platte has trended in one direction -- downward.
Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and the adjoining area, Oct. 1-15:
One by one, they fall…
The curtain goes up again this weekend at the Fox Theater on a fascinating murder mystery play by Agatha Christie -- And Then There Were None.
Data center developer acquires options for land south of Hershey
A data center power developer has acquired options to buy two square miles – 1,280 acres – of Lincoln County pastureland located about 8 miles due south of Hershey.
Readers TALK
Readers TALK is a new feature of the North Platte Bulletin -- a place to discuss important developments that we can't get to in our regular reports.
State/Regional News
R-Project construction heads north of Stapleton
Nebraska Public Power District is proceeding another 26 miles north from Stapleton, preparing to build a 345kV transmission line known as the R-project.
Former guardian convicted of theft, Medicaid fraud
A former court-appointed guardian has been convicted of a felony count of theft and 22 counts of financial exploitation, after stealing more than $140,000 from 22 vulnerable adults across Nebraska.
Medicare open enrollment: Evaluate your choices, watch out for scams
It is the time of year when Nebraska seniors are encouraged to take a fresh look at their health and prescription drug coverage, as Medicare open enrollment draws closer.
Tren de Aragua jackpotting architect faces trial in Omaha
A alleged architect of sophisticated malware used to drain ATMs of cash across the United States for the Tren de Aragua gang is in the custody of U.S. Marshals in Omaha. He will remain there pending trial.
Still unsolved: Corrie Jo Wood’s murder
Eighteen years ago, Corrie Jo Wood was murdered by an unknown assailant in Grant, a town located about 70 miles southwest of North Platte.
Dawson County holds pink card property tax hearing
Roughly 50 people were on hand for a hearing Wednesday night, Sept. 23 at the Dawson County Opportunity Center in response to four taxable entities increasing collections over the allowable growth limit.
Abandoned safe deposit box contents to be auctioned
A white gold diamond ring, a 14-karat gold purse, a 1961 Roger Maris baseball card, century-old silver dollars, and Depression-era currency.





















