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Five new positive COVID-19 cases in west-central health district (
3) (1136 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 10, 2020
Two known cases of COVID-19 were reported in Lincoln County Friday, along with three in McPherson County.
Law asks help in search for escaped inmate(2512 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 10, 2020
Law officers are looking for Anthony Nunnenkamp, 36, who escaped from the Lincoln County jail on Thursday evening.
Heavy rain, wind gusts overnight(893 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 10, 2020
An inch of rain fell in North Platte between midnight and 1 a.m. Friday and winds gusted to 38 mph, according to the National Weather Service gauges at the North Platte Regional Airport.
Cruise weekend gets underway ( 1) (765 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 10, 2020
The Platte River Cruise weekend begins today (Friday) with a social and registration at the Ramada Inn / Sandhills Convention Center from 3-7 p.m.
New book depicts North Platte’s wildest years ( 4) (1809 views)
George Lauby - July 09, 2020
Bootlegging, speakeasies, gambling and prostitution proliferated in North Platte during the first half of the 20th century, until finally, enough city leaders agreed to work together and put an end to it in the 1950s.
Council approves loan for Nebraskaland Days ( 3) (1388 views)
George Lauby - July 07, 2020
With virtually no discussion, the North Platte city council approved a $350,000 Quality Growth Fund loan Tuesday to Nebraskaland Days.
Council approves quality growth fund, sets election for renewal (updated)(898 views)
George Lauby - July 07, 2020
The North Platte city council agreed Tuesday to put the Quality Growth Fund on the ballot for voter approval in the Nov. 3 election.
East Fifth St. closes downtown(653 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 07, 2020
The century-old bricks were removed East Fifth St. Monday, the first step in the last phase of the downtown renovation.
North Platte woman wins pickup in Nebraska lottery(1719 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 06, 2020
Bunny Bokoskie of rural North Platte is the lucky winner of a 2020 Ford F-150 XLT 4×4 SuperCrew Flex Fuel pickup truck in the Nebraska Lottery.
State/Regional News More State News
State officials encourage residents to enjoy the outdoors(93 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 10, 2020
Camping is now open at all park and wildlife management areas, and Gov. Pete Ricketts encourages Nebraskans to enjoy the great outdoors.
Cowgirls to compete in breakaway roping at Buffalo Bill Rodeo(278 views)
Ruth Nicolaus - July 08, 2020
Legislature: Cramming important bills into 17 days, with safety protocols(152 views)
Katie Anderson, Nebraska News Service - July 07, 2020
With the summer session less than three weeks away, leaders of the Nebraska Legislature say important tax and revenue topics will be debated and they hope to keep everyone safe inside the Capitol.
SBA: 51 North Platte businesses got pandemic loans(327 views)
Matthew Waite, Nebraska News Service - July 07, 2020
The Small Business Administration on Monday released some details about 4,179 Nebraska businesses that took out Paycheck Protection Program loans of $150,000 or more.
Troopers arrest 16 impaired drivers during Fourth of July weekend(314 views)
The North Platte Bulletin - July 07, 2020
Past Top News Stories
Inmate dies after booked in county jail3095 views
Entertainment around town662 views
Hershey man dies in collision2975 views
Past State News
Deciding to go out316 views
Nebraska Promise for free tuition387 views
In this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition
For nine years, Big Papa has kept women at the Lincoln County jail company. Despite unfounded criticism on social media, he continues to do so, thanks to the care of the inmates and detention officers... also, suspected meth dealers arrested... the investigation slowly continues into the mysterious death of Nick Legas... Sutherland's successful July 4 rodeo... and more.
Get the full stories in this week's North Platte Bulletin print edition
