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Gov. to stop subsidies to data centers

The North Platte Bulletin - Jul 17, 2026
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On Monday, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen will be joined by agency leaders and lawmakers, as he signs an executive order to end taxpayer subsidies of large-scale data centers in Nebraska, the governor's office announced Friday.

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Helium extraction plant planned near Birdwood Creek

Kristi Smith, The North Platte Bulletin - Jul 15, 2026
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The Lincoln County Planning Commission considered Tuesday what developers described as the first helium extraction project of its kind in western Nebraska.

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Troopers arrest Illinois man charged with attempted homicide

The North Platte Bulletin - Jul 14, 2026
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State troopers, working with the U.S. Marshals Service, have arrested three people in western Nebraska, including a man wanted for attempted homicide in Illinois.

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Past News

In depth: Data center water use  625 views
Dawson PPD moves to acquire substation for Port of Plains277 views

James J. Johnson
07/17/26
Name: James J. Johnson
Booking date: 07/17/26
Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office
Bond amount: $5,000
Charges: Failure to appear
Shea O. Washa
07/16/26
Name: Shea O. Washa
Booking date: 07/16/26
Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office
Bond amount: Sentenced to serve fines.
Charges: Contempt of court
Sabrina J. Howell
07/16/26
Name: Sabrina J. Howell
Booking date: 07/16/26
Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: DUI liquor, .15 or greater.
Tonya A.B. Barnett
07/17/26
Name: Tonya A.B. Barnett
Booking date: 07/17/26
Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office
Bond amount: Sentenced to county jail
Charges: Theft, $0-500.
Henry J. Spires
07/17/26
Name: Henry J. Spires
Booking date: 07/17/26
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Sentenced to serve fines.
Charges: Contempt of court
Cameron J. Brogan
07/16/26
Name: Cameron J. Brogan
Booking date: 07/16/26
Arresting agency: Nebraska State Patrol
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Reckless driving. Flight to avoid. Assaulting officer with vehicle. Obstruction. Leaving scene of accident.
Five inmates
07/17/26
Name: Five inmates
Booking date: 07/17/26
Arresting agency: U.S. Immigration Omaha
Bond amount: Hold for ICE
Charges: Immigration violation
Francisco Torres-Huerta
07/15/26
Name: Francisco Torres-Huerta
Booking date: 07/15/26
Arresting agency: U.S. Immigration Omaha
Bond amount: Hold for ICE
Charges: Immigration violation.
Breanna N. Silos
07/15/26
Name: Breanna N. Silos
Booking date: 07/15/26
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: $42 fine, each count.
Charges: Contempt of court, 2 counts
Ceu Bawi
07/15/26
Name: Ceu Bawi
Booking date: 07/15/26
Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office
Bond amount: Pending court appearance
Charges: Conditional release violation
Sherrita N. Mayhue
07/15/26
Name: Sherrita N. Mayhue
Booking date: 07/15/26
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: $5,000
Charges: DUI liquor, .15 or greater.
Michael R. Smyth
07/15/26
Name: Michael R. Smyth
Booking date: 07/15/26
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Possession controlled substance. Resisting. Assault of police officer.
Four inmates
07/14/26
Name: Four inmates
Booking date: 07/14/26
Arresting agency: U.S. Immigration Omaha
Bond amount: Hold for ICE
Charges: Immigration violation
Luisebastian Moya Ariza
07/14/26
Name: Luisebastian Moya Ariza
Booking date: 07/14/26
Arresting agency: Nebraska State Patrol
Bond amount: Pending
Charges: Reckless driving. Flight to avoid. Fugitive from Colorado.
Allyson R. Dennis
07/14/26
Name: Allyson R. Dennis
Booking date: 07/14/26
Arresting agency: North Platte police
Bond amount: $2,500
Charges: Failure to appear
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