The North Platte Bulletin broke the story Wednesday about Lincoln County Sheriff and two other deputies drinking beer in a car on the way to a training session in Lincoln March 26. ...More
A 36-year-old North Platte man, currently serving from 25 to 50 years in state prison for sexual assault of a child, will likely face 25 years on federal charges of the production of child pornography and possession of child pornography. ...More
Robert McFarland, who owns McFarland Greenhouses with his wife Rose, was able to do something Tuesday he hasn’t been able to do in six months – get the city to look at different options for the Walker Road bridge. ...More
There was no spitting, cussing or thrown rocks Monday during a public hearing before the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, but there was a marked difference of opinion. ...More
The husband in a mom and pop marijuana operation pleaded no contest and was found guilty of possession with intent to sell in Lincoln County District Court Tuesday. ...More
As oil companies announced another round of record profits from the first three months of the year, members of Congress called for two reforms to deal with the soaring prices of gas and oil. ...More
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Lincoln County Sheriff Jerome Kramer and his administration is under fire from the Fraternal Order of Police union. Deputies and administrators are at odds these days. Accusations are flying about open containers in county-owned vehicles, on-duty drinking, alcohol charged on county credit cards and other alleged misconduct. Some FOP members say the actions of LCSO administrators violate state laws and LCSO policies. Kramer says the dust up is politically motivated because he’s providing leadership, something that’s sorely needed in the Sheriff’s office.
The North Platte Bulletin exposes all the arguments and reactions from both sides in the print edition.
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Alisha Ochoa was found not guilty for her role in the murders of her mother, Lori Solie, and her half-sister, Tiara, 5, by a jury. Alisha says she was not involved. Grandon, who was not called to testify, said she was. Who do you believe?