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Inbox: Vaccinations reduce infections, no doubt

Letter to the Editor - Dec 09, 2025
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A Dec. 2 report in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) compares the number of common infections in New York City in 1923 verses 2023.

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After shutdown, Congress is back – to help Big Tech

Guest Opinion - Dec 08, 2025
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After the longest government shutdown in modern history, the House of Representatives is back in session. Unfortunately, one of its first orders of business appears to be siding with Big Tech over small inventors. 

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Nebraska State Sen. Mike Jacobson.

Jacobson at the Legislature: State deficit shines spotlight on taxation

The North Platte Bulletin - Dec 08, 2025
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Many constituents have been asking about the upcoming session and how the legislature will balance the budget with a deficit of more than $400 million projected at the beginning of the session.

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Sofia L. Stout
12/12/25
Name: Sofia L. Stout
Booking date: 12/12/25
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Domestic assault
Brianna C. Domingus
12/12/25
Name: Brianna C. Domingus
Booking date: 12/12/25
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Failure to appear. No proof of insurance.
Three inmates
12/12/25
Name: Three inmates
Booking date: 12/12/25
Arresting agency: U.S. Immigration Omaha
Bond amount: Hold for ICE
Charges: Immigration violation
Victor M. Mares
12/12/25
Name: Victor M. Mares
Booking date: 12/12/25
Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Burglary
Bile F. Afea
12/12/25
Name: Bile F. Afea
Booking date: 12/12/25
Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office
Bond amount: $5,000
Charges: Failure to appear
Skyler A. Flood
12/11/25
Name: Skyler A. Flood
Booking date: 12/11/25
Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: DUI liquor +.15
Orlin Jasmin-Puentes
12/11/25
Name: Orlin Jasmin-Puentes
Booking date: 12/11/25
Arresting agency: Nebraska State Patrol
Bond amount: Hold for ICE
Charges: Fugitive from justice, Travis Co. Texas. Immigration violation
Sergio L. Espinoza-Martinez
12/11/25
Name: Sergio L. Espinoza-Martinez
Booking date: 12/11/25
Arresting agency: U.S. Immigration, Omaha
Bond amount: Hold for ICE
Charges: Immigration violation
Kryslynn M. Russo
12/10/25
Name: Kryslynn M. Russo
Booking date: 12/10/25
Arresting agency: Nebraska State Patrol
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Failure to appear. Fugitive New Mexico.
Jacinda D. Pettry
12/10/25
Name: Jacinda D. Pettry
Booking date: 12/10/25
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Domestic assault
Samantha J. Gardner
12/10/25
Name: Samantha J. Gardner
Booking date: 12/10/25
Arresting agency: Not listed
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Possession controlled substance, weapon.
Devin J. Shaw
12/10/25
Name: Devin J. Shaw
Booking date: 12/10/25
Arresting agency: Nebraska State Patrol
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Meth possession. Fugitive from justice, New Mexico
Leland E. Everhart
12/10/25
Name: Leland E. Everhart
Booking date: 12/10/25
Arresting agency: Nebraska State Patrol
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Probation violation
Eight inmates
12/10/25
Name: Eight inmates
Booking date: 12/10/25
Arresting agency: U.S. Immigration Omaha
Bond amount: Hold for ICE
Charges: Immigration violation
Peggy S. Goodwin
12/09/25
Name: Peggy S. Goodwin
Booking date: 12/09/25
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: $5,000
Charges: Contempt of court