New police, fire station envisioned
In the coming months, the city council will decide if, when, and where a new headquarters for the police and fire departments will be built. In October 2023, the city council commissioned a $40,000 study by Davis Design to assess the need for space. and look at feasible sites for a new public safety building. […]
New police, fire station envisioned
In the coming months, the city council will decide if, when, and where a new headquarters for the police and fire departments will be built. In October 2023, the city council commissioned a $40,000 study by Davis Design to assess the need for space. and look at feasible sites for a new public safety building. […]
Council tables action on Dist. 177 expansion
The North Platte city council decided Tuesday to table a decision on an additional $3.3 million in tax incentives for more development at District 177. Dist. 177 co-owner Mike Works asked for an additional $3.3 million in the Enhanced Employment Area — an added sales tax on merchandise in the district. Works and his company […]
Council tables action on Dist. 177 expansion
The North Platte city council decided Tuesday to table a decision on an additional $3.3 million in tax incentives for more development at District 177. Dist. 177 co-owner Mike Works asked for an additional $3.3 million in the Enhanced Employment Area — an added sales tax on merchandise in the district. Works and his company […]
CRA recommends increased tax incentive for more construction at Dist. 177
The Community Redevelopment Authority convened Thursday to discuss increasing the Enhanced Employment Area (1.95% occupation tax) bond for North Platte Mall by $3.3 million. In June 2021, the city council approved Rev Development’s contract for tax incentives. The contract included an EEA bond of $7.51 million, collected from a 1.95% EEA sales tax at all […]
CRA recommends increased tax incentive for more construction at Dist. 177
The Community Redevelopment Authority convened Thursday to discuss increasing the Enhanced Employment Area (1.95% occupation tax) bond for North Platte Mall by $3.3 million. In June 2021, the city council approved Rev Development’s contract for tax incentives. The contract included an EEA bond of $7.51 million, collected from a 1.95% EEA sales tax at all […]
Spotlight shines on Jefferson Elementary students
Jefferson Elementary students were in the spotlight at the school board meeting on Jan. 13 for their efforts to pay tribute to military veterans. Principal Tami Eshleman introduced some of the students who participated in the Wreaths Across America tribute in December at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Fourth and fifth-grade students participated. Eshleman said the […]
Spotlight shines on Jefferson Elementary students
Jefferson Elementary students were in the spotlight at the school board meeting on Jan. 13 for their efforts to pay tribute to military veterans. Principal Tami Eshleman introduced some of the students who participated in the Wreaths Across America tribute in December at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Fourth and fifth-grade students participated. Eshleman said the […]
Garrick elected president of public school board
The North Platte Board of Education welcomed new member Justin Thompson of ward 3 Monday at the first board meeting of 2025. The board elected new officers for the year — president, vice president, and secretary. Thompson, who replaced Matt Pederson, took the oath of office alongside re-elected members Angela Blaesi and Skip Altig. Blaesi […]
Garrick elected president of public school board
The North Platte Board of Education welcomed new member Justin Thompson of ward 3 Monday at the first board meeting of 2025. The board elected new officers for the year — president, vice president, and secretary. Thompson, who replaced Matt Pederson, took the oath of office alongside re-elected members Angela Blaesi and Skip Altig. Blaesi […]
Council reconsiders taxes on ‘skill games’
City taxes on “skill games” were up for repeal Tuesday before the North Platte City Council, in its first meeting of the year. The council re-elected Jim Nisley as president for the eighth year. If the mayor is absent, the council president leads the council meetings. Nisley thanked the council and felt honored to serve […]
Council reconsiders taxes on ‘skill games’
City taxes on “skill games” were up for repeal Tuesday before the North Platte City Council, in its first meeting of the year. The council re-elected Jim Nisley as president for the eighth year. If the mayor is absent, the council president leads the council meetings. Nisley thanked the council and felt honored to serve […]
Archived: North Platte public school board: Early graduation, financial literacy, computers
North Platte High School Principal Cory Spotanksi gave the school board a report Dec. 19 on early graduation at the board’s work session. Spotanksi has worked for a year and a half to streamline the application for early graduation. The four-page application asks about the student’s graduation ceremony plans and post-high school plans. Some questions […]
Archived: North Platte public school board: Early graduation, financial literacy, computers
North Platte High School Principal Cory Spotanksi gave the school board a report Dec. 19 on early graduation at the board’s work session. Spotanksi has worked for a year and a half to streamline the application for early graduation. The four-page application asks about the student’s graduation ceremony plans and post-high school plans. Some questions […]
Archived: Council smiles on pending deal for new city park on north side
The northwest section of North Platte could soon be home to its first city park. On Tuesday, the city council unanimously approved the purchase of land just south of Madison Middle School on W. 14th St. At the last city council meeting, the council agreed to buy the condemned property at 1418 W. 14th from […]
Archived: Council smiles on pending deal for new city park on north side
The northwest section of North Platte could soon be home to its first city park. On Tuesday, the city council unanimously approved the purchase of land just south of Madison Middle School on W. 14th St. At the last city council meeting, the council agreed to buy the condemned property at 1418 W. 14th from […]
Archived: North Platte public schools honor staff of November
The North Platte school district honored five staff members for outstanding contributions at the Dec. 9 school board meeting. Eisenhower Principal Brad LaChapelle spoke about the two staff from the school. First, he recognized first-grade teacher Gelissa Langan. ———- Top photo by Kristi Smith. Front row, from left: Elizabeth Buhlke, Robyn Younghans, Karlie Swink, Gelissa […]
Archived: North Platte public schools honor staff of November
The North Platte school district honored five staff members for outstanding contributions at the Dec. 9 school board meeting. Eisenhower Principal Brad LaChapelle spoke about the two staff from the school. First, he recognized first-grade teacher Gelissa Langan. ———- Top photo by Kristi Smith. Front row, from left: Elizabeth Buhlke, Robyn Younghans, Karlie Swink, Gelissa […]