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Weekend police reports: DUI, suspected meth users(778 views)
George Lauby - August 03, 2020
Larry Lee Britton was charged Friday night with driving under the influence of alcohol, his second DUI charge this year.
Legislature: Groene's school discipline bill fails(239 views)
Nebraska News Service - August 03, 2020
LB 147, introduced by Sen. Mike Groene of North Platte, chairman of the Education Committee, failed to advance after first round debate on Thursday.
Pavement poured downtown(638 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - August 02, 2020
Substantial parts of Dewey St. are paved after a flurry of work in recent days, giving hopes that the job will be done ahead of schedule.
County assessor tells commissioners of plans (
3) (1632 views)
George Lauby - August 01, 2020
The number of real estate sales are decreasing but sale prices remain strong, Lincoln County Assessor Julie Stenger told the county commissioners Monday as she reviewed recent efforts to fairly appraise property, as well as plans to appraise values in the future.
COVID-19 cases tick upward, two possible exposure sites announced(1145 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - August 01, 2020
In continuing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of the community, the West Central District Health Department is asking for your assistance.
Cats in jail program continues to ease strains ( 1) (1310 views)
George Lauby - July 31, 2020
Commissioners consider quandary of Eugene Ave.(1136 views)
George Lauby - July 30, 2020
The Lincoln County commissioners want to improve Eugene Ave., a narrow two-lane blacktop on the south side of I-80 in North Platte, but it is no simple task.
Entertainment around town(441 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 29, 2020
State/Regional News More State News
Legislature: Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Nebraska(86 views)
Nebraska News Service - August 03, 2020
Indigenous People will get equal billing with Christopher Columbus in Nebraska under a bill sponsored by Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks of Lincoln.
Legislature: Senators debate, advance $9 billion budget(145 views)
Luna Stephens & Katie Anderson, Nebraska News Service - August 03, 2020
Senators passed two state budget bills July 31 including $55.2 million for damage from the 2019 floods, $10 million to the rural workforce housing investment fund and a $3.7 million increase in developmental disability provider rates.
Searchers find Colorado men in Kearney cornfields(381 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - August 02, 2020
The law caught up with two suspects in cornfield near Kearney Saturday night after a chase on I-80 and searching by air as well as with dogs.
High-speed internet is spreading ( 2) (296 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - August 02, 2020
Nebraska is on the brink of building high-speed internet connections for millions of rural Nebraskans, Carol Dennison of the League of Women Voters of Nebraska said Sunday.
Number of unemployed exceeds 2,000 in Lincoln County(301 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 31, 2020
Since the pandemic started disrupting businesses across Nebraska in mid March, 2,388 people from Lincoln County have filed for unemployment.
Potential presidential assassin convicted(508 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 30, 2020
An early disruption law enforcement program led to the conviction of a Cheyenne man for threatening to kill the President of the United States.
Public hearing set about Oshkosh area telephone service(200 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 30, 2020
The Nebraska Public Service Commission will hold a second hearing date to investigate service quality issues in the Oshkosh, Lewellen and Chappell telephone exchanges.
Paxton man sentenced for dealing meth(452 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 29, 2020
Nathan Goulding, 28, of Paxton was sentenced Wednesday to 37 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Buescher for possession of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
NP administrators announce more specifics for back-to-school(322 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 29, 2020
Details are now available about procedures at each North Platte publics chool building as the schools return to classes on Aug. 17 for grades PK-9 and Aug. 18 for grades 10-12.
Rodeo champs return to defend titles(255 views)
Ruth Nicolaus - July 29, 2020
For three years, Austin Foss has dominated the bareback riding at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte, and he’s hoping for a fourth title.
Legislature: Senators reject worker protection bill aimed at meat packers(230 views)
The Unicameral Update - July 29, 2020
A motion to suspend the Legislature’s rules to permit the introduction of a new bill was unsuccessful Wednesday.
Past Top News Stories
COVID-19 cases on the rise1148 views
Two men charged in beating2190 views
Sens. Groene, Pansing Brooks square off2525 views
Entertainment around town761 views
Police report: Unfortunate discovery3192 views
Oh No! Technical troubles671 views
Council talks tougher housing standards1176 views
Murder suspect pleads not guilty1422 views
Past State News
Thedford art guild holds annual show309 views
In this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition
Water flows from the courthouse into the 4th St. gutter while a three-year-old lawsuit languishes in court to determine who is at fault for the county's malfunctioning HVAC system... and, the crime news includes a report of a 2 on 1 beating... and the pow wow opens, just ahead of our abbreviated Nebraskaland Days celebration... and, high school athletes shine in All-Star games.
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