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‘Not so fast’: Bipartisan senators tell postmaster to pause mail consolidation

The North Platte Bulletin - May 10, 2024
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Soon after the U.S. Postal Service said it will move mail processing from North Platte to Denver, Sens. Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts joined 24 Senate colleagues in urging USPS to stop and wait until the nationwide plans are analyzed.

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Sculptures installed downtown

The North Platte Bulletin - May 10, 2024
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New sculptures are adding to the interesting things downtown, thanks to the work of North Platte’s Prairie Arts Center and Executive Director Holly Carlini.

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Entertainment around town

The North Platte Bulletin - May 10, 2024
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Aa rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County:

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Despite opposition, Postal Service discloses decision to move mail processing to Denver

George Lauby - May 08, 2024
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In a sketchy announcement on a hard-to-find website, the U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday that it will move mail processing out of North Platte to Denver.

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UP responds to report of lax procedures during Bailey Yard explosion

George Lauby - May 07, 2024
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It took less than a week for Union Pacific CEO to answer a letter from the Lincoln County Commissioners, listing steps that need to be taken at Bailey Yard before another train car of acid explodes, like the one that spewed toxic fumes into the air in September.

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Kyle Petty’s charity ride roars into North Platte

James Parrish - May 07, 2024
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More than 150 motorcyclists, led by NASCAR legend Kyle Petty, roared into North Platte on Saturday, May 4.

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Music on the Bricks set for May 17-18

The North Platte Bulletin - May 03, 2024
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The Drew Phillips Band and the Baxter Bond will be featured at Music on the Bricks on Fri.-Sat. evenings, May 17-18 on Dewey St. in downtown North Platte.

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State/Regional News

Heavy equipment exploration day set for grades 8-12

The North Platte Bulletin - May 11, 2024
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Registration is open until May 31 for the Heavy Equipment Career Exploration Day that will be held on Thursday, June 13 at Central Community College – Hastings.

Unsheltered homelessness in Omaha: Can a man and dog find refuge?

Chris Dowling, Flatwater Free Press - May 10, 2024
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Roland Busby lifted the blue plastic and peered from the darkness. His brown eyes adjusted to the overcast morning as he climbed out of his tent and through the tarps tied to skinny trees.

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NPPD to remove vegetation from north section of Sutherland Canal

Grant Otten, Nebraska Public Power District - May 10, 2024
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Nebraska Public Power District will be completing work next week to remove vegetation from the Sutherland Canal to improve water flows.

Mail consolidations spark more legislation, petition drive

The North Platte Bulletin - May 03, 2024
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's plan to consolidate mail processing into 60 regional centers in the U.S. continues to generate vigorous opposition.

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Old Depot Vineyard & Winery earns spot on ‘best restaurants’ show

The North Platte Bulletin - Apr 30, 2024
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The Old Depot Vineyard & Winery near Brady will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in mid-May. 

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Jacob Brandl: New community college men’s basketball coach790 views
Entertainment around town706 views
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State opens investigation into 911 outage823 views
Report on Bailey Yard explosion: No training, muddled communication, no sirens1989 views
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Gov.’s proclamation: See to Learn92 views
Landmark agreement takes proactive approach to CO2 pipeline risks201 views