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City budget picture becomes clearer
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (422+ words) by: Kristi Smith, The North Platte Bulletin - Sep. 10, 2026 No one spoke Wednesday at the city council’s public hearing on the proposed budget that would collect more property-tax revenue and also lower the city levy for property taxes. The proposed budget…...
County Republicans to distribute yard signs
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (158+ words) North Platte Bulletin Installing the Bulletin app on your device It’s simple to install the Bulletin App on your smart phone or iPad: Look at the bottom of the screen for the install command. Tap. Then, install. If you have…...
Candidates’ forum to be held Tuesday evening
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (148+ words) by: The North Platte Bulletin - Sep. 6, 2026 Candidates for the North Platte school board and city council will square off Tuesday at a public forum hosted by the Downtown Association. Two county commissioners are expected to talk about the recall effort,…...
Klein withdraws from city council race
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (248+ words) by: The North Platte Bulletin - Sep. 6, 2026 Sophia Klein announced Saturday that she is withdrawing from the city council race, citing family and business obligations as well the an increasing amount of toxic criticism of local government officials. Klein was challenging…...
Nation of Patriots Flag tour arrives Sunday in North Platte
1+ week, 2+ day ago (476+ words) by: The North Platte Bulletin - Sep. 4, 2026 The Nation of Patriots tour will parade through downtown North Platte on Sunday and rally afterwards at the 20th Century Veterans Memorial. The tour’s motorcycle riders are escorting a single U.S. flag from community to…...
Storer in the Legislature: Protecting our children in a digital world
1+ week, 6+ day ago (503+ words) by: Sen. Tanya Storer - Aug. 31, 2026 This week brought an important victory for parents and children across Nebraska and the country. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a landmark multistate settlement requiring Meta Platforms, Inc. to pay up to $17.1 billion and…...
County commissioner apologizes, returns to board
1+ week, 6+ day ago (820+ words) by: George Lauby - Aug. 31, 2026 Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns was back at his seat Monday for a commissioner’s meeting and public hearing about zoning regulations for data centers. Bruns, who was charged Aug. 21 with driving under the influence, did not…...
Jacobson in the Legislature: Supporting those with developmental disabilities
2+ week, 1+ day ago (558+ words) by: Sen. Mike Jacobson - Aug. 29, 2026 Over the past several months, I have spent a lot of time discussing some of the “hot button” issues facing Nebraska. Those issues matter, but other issues that may not generate the same headlines or…...
Jacobson at the Legislature: Volunteer firefighters show Canteen spirit
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (299+ words) by: Sen. Mike Jacobson - Aug. 23, 2026 This past week was National Volunteer Firefighters Week. The week celebrates and honors the contributions of volunteer firefighters across the United States. This week typically includes various events and activities aimed at recognizing their dedication…...
City takes step to tame e-bikes, scooters, hoverboards
3+ week, 4+ day ago (706+ words) by: Kristi Smith, The North Platte Bulletin - Aug. 19, 2026 The North Platte city council approved new regulations Tuesday for e-bikes, electric scooters, and hoverboards after a lengthy discussion. Councilman Nick McNew had requested some regulations of e-bikes and scooters, concerned about…...