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Klein withdraws from city council race

The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 06, 2026
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Sophia Klein announced Saturday that she is withdrawing from the city council race, citing family and business obligations as well an increasing amount of toxic criticism of local officials.

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Candidates’ forum to be held Tuesday evening

The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 06, 2026
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Candidates for the North Platte school board and city council will square off Tuesday at a public forum hosted by the Downtown Association.

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Nation of Patriots Flag tour arrives Sunday in North Platte

The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 04, 2026
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The Nation of Patriots tour will parade through downtown North Platte on Sunday and rally afterwards at the 20th Century Veterans Memorial.

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Former police investigator charged with child pornography

The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 03, 2026
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North Platte police investigator John Deal was federally indicted Friday, Aug. 28 for receiving child pornography as well as possession of child porn, following a lengthy investigation.

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Sheriff’s reports: High-speed pursuit, stolen vehicle disabled near North Platte

The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 03, 2026
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On Sept. 2, Lincoln County deputies were advised of a stolen 2018 Kia Optima that was in the Ogallala area, possibly headed east on I-80.

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Zero marks the spot of a rattlesnake bite.

Sutherland woman triumphs over rattlesnake bite

Kristi Smith, The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 03, 2026
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A quiet Sunday afternoon in the garden turned into a trip to the emergency room for a Sutherland resident.  

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Entertainment around North Platte

Entertainment around town

The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 03, 2026
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A rundown of entertainment in North Platte and the surrounding area, Sept. 3-17:

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State/Regional News

NSP continues to investigate murder, missing woman, asks public to help

The North Platte Bulletin - Sep 01, 2026
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Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol are renewing their request for information from the public on two long-term missing people.

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Past Top News

Council approves water, electric, wastewater price hikes1181 views
Fake bomb left at Verizon store, suspect arrested1354 views
Police deal with bomb threat at NP High649 views
County commissioners expand zoning regs for data centers712 views
County commissioner apologizes, returns to board1328 views
Shots fired on west side, North Platte man arrested1508 views
County commissioners to hear from public about data centers579 views
Public schools foresee maximum allowable property tax hike2376 views
Wind crumples grain bins in northern Lincoln County1131 views
Ricketts, Osborn fight for Senate416 views
In the data lies the danger590 views
Planning commission discusses rezoning plan1382 views
Entertainment around town542 views
Lincoln County murderer dies in state prison1777 views
VFW invites student writers, speakers to recognize outstanding citizenship82 views
Truck driver charged with homicide for going too slow1236 views
Former Husker volleyball player Allick appears in North Platte1032 views
Music on the Bricks: Good weather, Miss Nebraska, Jim Rice, L&T highlight 14th edition529 views
Modest increase projected in city budget353 views
City considers increases in utility charges1182 views

Past State News

Challenger wants debate with Adrian Smith, Democrat too201 views
Fairness for Girls question will appear on November ballot253 views
Traffic stop leads to large meth seizure in Valentine468 views
Country star Dolly Parton passes away190 views
Pillen, Kennedy, Rollins pledge healthier meals for school kids154 views
Luis E. Gonzalez-Garcia
09/06/26
Name: Luis E. Gonzalez-Garcia
Booking date: 09/06/26
Arresting agency: U.S. Immigration Omaha
Bond amount: Hold for ICE
Charges: Immigration violation
Henry J. Spires
09/05/2026
Name: Henry J. Spires
Booking date: 09/05/2026
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Meth possession. Failure to appear, 3 counts.
Trevon E. Edwards
09/05/26
Name: Trevon E. Edwards
Booking date: 09/05/26
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Hold
Charges: Possession controlled substance. 2nd deg. Forgery, $1,500-5,000.
Kimberly N. Crowe
09/04/26
Name: Kimberly N. Crowe
Booking date: 09/04/26
Arresting agency: Garden County sheriff's office
Bond amount: Hold
Charges: Safekeeping for Garden Co.
Nathan J. Hansen
09/04/26
Name: Nathan J. Hansen
Booking date: 09/04/26
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Pending court appearance
Charges: DUI liquor. Probation violation.
Kenneth Crowe
09/04/26
Name: Kenneth Crowe
Booking date: 09/04/26
Arresting agency: Garden County sheriff's office
Bond amount: Hold
Charges: Safekeeping for Garden Co.
Maria D. Valdivia-Velazquez
09/04/26
Name: Maria D. Valdivia-Velazquez
Booking date: 09/04/26
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Hold
Charges: Driving under revocation. Immigration violation.
Nathan J. Hansen
09/04/26
Name: Nathan J. Hansen
Booking date: 09/04/26
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Pending court
Charges: DUI
Sarah E. Hernandez
09/04/26
Name: Sarah E. Hernandez
Booking date: 09/04/26
Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office
Bond amount: $309
Charges: Contempt of court, Keith County
Osbel H. Rentria-Martinez
09/04/2026
Name: Osbel H. Rentria-Martinez
Booking date: 09/04/2026
Arresting agency: U.S. Immigration Service, Omah
Bond amount: Hold for ICE
Charges: Immigration violation
Odilon Ponce
09/04/26
Name: Odilon Ponce
Booking date: 09/04/26
Arresting agency: Nebraska State Patrol
Bond amount: Pending court appearance.
Charges: Fugitive, Lake County, Ind.
Hector J. Pineda
09/03/26
Name: Hector J. Pineda
Booking date: 09/03/26
Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office
Bond amount: $1,500
Charges: DUI liquor. Refusal to submit to testing.
Mohamed A. Mohamed
09/03/2026
Name: Mohamed A. Mohamed
Booking date: 09/03/2026
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: $1,500
Charges: Drinking on public property. Disturbing the peace.
Lester M. Gutierrez-Gomez
09/03/26
Name: Lester M. Gutierrez-Gomez
Booking date: 09/03/26
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Hold for ICE
Charges: Forgery. Immigration violation.
Ashanta N. Smith
09/02/26
Name: Ashanta N. Smith
Booking date: 09/02/26
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Pending court appearance
Charges: Intentional child abuse.

In this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition

The Lincoln County commissioner who was charged with driving under the influence on Aug. 21 returned to his seat at the table and apologized to his family and the community... "I made a serious mistake, one that I regret with every ounce of who I am," Commissioner Chris Bruns said... also... the North Platte public school district is preparing to ask the public for the maximum tax increase that is allowed... a Texas man walked into a North Platte store, placed a box on a table, said it was a bomb, and walked out... as the store was evacuated, police called the bomb squad...  also... a North Platte man has placed his collection of toy figures and collectibles high on pedestals to entertain motorists on the Poplar St. overpass... also... previews of high school sports teams as the fall season begins... in part 2 of our annual section... and... the city council approves increases in the costs of utilities... also... upcoming entertainment as well as arrests, marriages, real estate deals, deaths, police citations, and much more.  

Get the full stories in this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition.

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