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North Platte neighbors: Obituaries for April 18

Read through the obituaries published today in North Platte Telegraph.

Stop at Gothenburg results in self-inflicted gunshot and death

A Wisconsin man attempting to flee deputies in Gothenburg last Monday has been named. He later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head during a high-speed chase.

'A historic election': Nebraska approaches first election with voter ID requirements

The May 14 primary election will mark the first election in the history of Nebraska for which voter ID will be required.

Man accused of threats and attack with machete is arraigned in Lincoln County District Court

A North Platte man accused of driving through town with a machete made his first appearance Tuesday in Lincoln County District Court.

Battle of the bards: 'Something Rotten' tickets on sale now

Two playwrights, both alike in dignity, in fair London where they lay the scene, Nick Bottom and William Shakespeare attempt to settle who will be remembered as the greatest writer of the 1590s.

Husker band taps NPHS alumni for drum major for 4th time in 5 years

Senior-to-be Annie von Kampen will be one of the 2024 Cornhusker Marching Band's drum majors. Fellow North Platte High School alums Jack Carlson and Anissa Hoffman will be rank leaders.

Bridge repair, asphalt overlay begins on L-56D south of Brady

Work began on Monday on Nebraska Link 56D, south of Brady, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

North Platte home listings for people who need a lot of living space

    Browse North Platte homes over 4,000 square feet in size.

    North Platte neighbors: Obituaries for April 17

      Read through the obituaries published today in North Platte Telegraph.

      Unions invite public to Thursday picket to save North Platte post office

        People are asked to gather from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday around NebraskaLand Bank’s main bank, said Mike Gage, secretary-treasurer of the Midwest Nebraska Central Labor Council.

        Newly listed homes for sale in the North Platte area

          Browse through recently listed homes in the North Platte real estate market and find your next home!

          February sales tax take in North Platte leaps by 34% over 2023

            Meanwhile, Lincoln County’s 4% hotel-motel tax yielded a net $51,929 for countywide tourism promotion in February, 2.2% less than the same month in 2023.

            Mark, Bridget Haneborg reach plea agreement in tax evasion case

              In the plea agreement, Mark Haneborg, 55, pleaded no contest to the majority of the charges. In return, the state agrees to drop all charges against Bridget Haneborg, 45.

              North Platte neighbors: Obituaries for April 16

              Read through the obituaries published today in North Platte Telegraph.

              North Platte homes for big families

              North Platte homes with at least five bedrooms.

              Lincoln County Board adds U.S. 83 'borrow pit' conditions

              The County Board split 3-1 in favor of a conditional use permit to BSB Construction Inc. to supply U.S. 83 fill dirt from land owned by Trey and Dayna Wasserburger.

              LB 388 makes school tax relief visible — but at a cost

              LB 388 depends on $189.3 million in new funds for Nebraskans who claimed a K-12 school income tax credit to not lose ground as a direct discount takes its place.

              'If you get a fraudulent call, hang up; it's not rude' says Nebraska Insurance Department

              Receive a call from someone stating they’re from Medicare and asking for personal information? Hang up, says Nebraska State Health Insurance Assistance Program and Senior Medicare Patrol, a division of Nebraska’s Insurance Department.

              North Platte to celebrate public transit week April 21-27

              Next week, from April 21 to 27, North Platte will participate in Nebraska's 10th public transit week.

              Union Pacific train derails at Chappell Sunday

              A Union Pacific train derailment shut down U.S. Highway 30 in Chappell for several hours Sunday evening.

              Slight risk for severe storms, hail, isolated storms for west-central Nebraska Monday

              A "enhanced risk" for severe weather has been expanded to include all of north central Nebraska and a good portion of west-central Nebraska.

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              North Platte neighbors: Obituaries for April 14

              Read through the obituaries published today in North Platte Telegraph.

              Kids have fun on the bricks

              Kids on the Bricks took place in downtown North Platte on Saturday. The event was conducted by Communities for Kids of North Platte. Chantel Tonkinson of CFK said the event was to celebrate the Week of the Young Child and raise awareness for quality early childhood education.

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