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Police arrest three fugitives on Super Bowl Sunday
The North Platte police didn't charge anyone with driving under the influence during a special enforcement on Super Bowl Sunday, but they caught three fugitives.
New businesses up & running
Four new businesses have opened in recent weeks in North Platte, including a restaurant in a often-remembered building, and a new franchise restaurant near I-80.
Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County, Feb. 13-26:
School board discusses finances, strategic plans
The North Platte Public Schools Board of Education reviewed financial reports and officially adopted a strategic plan for the next five years when the board met on Monday, Feb. 10.
State/Regional News
Legislature: Cryptocurrency mining tax considered

The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill intended to manage the impact of cryptocurrency mining operations on Nebraska’s electrical grid.
Senator journeys from Cherry County to state capitol
She may be settling into her Capitol office in Lincoln, but there is no mistaking where Sen. Tanya Storer’s heart lies. One office wall holds a portrait of her competing in cutting — one of three events she qualified in for National High School Finals Rodeo during her teen years.
Gov. proposes cell phone ban in schools
Gov. Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska State Legislature’s Education Committee on Feb. 4 in support of LB 140, which proposes banning the use of cell phones by school students. Sen. Rita Sanders introduced the bill.
Suspect charged with murder in Seward
State troopers officially charged Casey Kindt Friday morning, Feb. 14, for the murder of Jamie Hagen, which occurred Saturday night, Feb. 8, in Seward.
Gothenburg couple killed in one-car wreck
A Gothenburg man and wife died Sunday in a car wreck in the canal on the northwest edge of town.
Dayspring Bank to open branch in Wallace school
Wallace Public School will officially host a branch of Dayspring Bank inside the school on Feb. 26.

Legislature considers restrictions on school athletics, bathroom access
During a marathon legislative hearing lasting more than 10 hours, a bill was heard to restrict transgender K-12 students from accessing school facilities and sports teams.
Legislature: Age verification for social media use proposed
Nebraska minors would need parental consent before creating a social media account under a proposal considered Feb. 6 by the Judiciary Committee of the Nebraska Legislature.
Community College to host applied technologies job fair
North Platte Community College will showcase career opportunities in the applied technology fields to local jobseekers Feb. 19.