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Pickup, train collide near Sutherland

The North Platte Bulletin - Mar. 18, 2024

At 4 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln County’s 911 center received a report that a pickup collided with a train at a county road near O’Fallon’s Crossing, about a mile east of Sutherland. Lincoln County Sheriff Jerome Kramer said an eastbound train was parked on the tracks near the intersection and the 16-year-old male driving the pickup […]

Pickup, train collide near Sutherland

The North Platte Bulletin -

At 4 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln County’s 911 center received a report that a pickup collided with a train at a county road near O’Fallon’s Crossing, about a mile east of Sutherland. Lincoln County Sheriff Jerome Kramer said an eastbound train was parked on the tracks near the intersection and the 16-year-old male driving the pickup […]

Country music show raises funds for Betty’s Way fire victims, volunteers

The North Platte Bulletin -

A music show and benefit generated more than $9,000 Sunday for victims and first responders of the Betty’s Way Fire. The fire burned more than 70,000 acres in Lincoln and Custer counties on Feb. 26. Rising country music star B.J. Jamison organized the fundraiser, with help from his supporters. Jamison and the Twin River Band […]

Country music show raises funds for Betty’s Way fire victims, volunteers

The North Platte Bulletin -

A music show and benefit generated more than $9,000 Sunday for victims and first responders of the Betty’s Way Fire. The fire burned more than 70,000 acres in Lincoln and Custer counties on Feb. 26. Rising country music star B.J. Jamison organized the fundraiser, with help from his supporters. Jamison and the Twin River Band […]

Jacobson meets public, emphasizes need to advocate for western Nebraska

Kristi Smith, The North Platte Bulletin - Mar. 17, 2024

With 15 days left in the 108th legislative session, Sen. Mike Jacobson held a Town Hall in North Platte Saturday night to talk with constituents about property tax relief, the EPIC consumption tax, health care for farmers, Homestead Exemptions, medigap, and inheritance taxes. The meeting was organized by the Lincoln County chapter of the Farm […]

Jacobson meets public, emphasizes need to advocate for western Nebraska

Kristi Smith, The North Platte Bulletin -

With 15 days left in the 108th legislative session, Sen. Mike Jacobson held a Town Hall in North Platte Saturday night to talk with constituents about property tax relief, the EPIC consumption tax, health care for farmers, Homestead Exemptions, medigap, and inheritance taxes. The meeting was organized by the Lincoln County chapter of the Farm […]

Jacobson at the Legislature: Budget, DACA, homestead exemptions

Sen. Mike Jacobson -

As of Monday, March 18, we have 15 days remaining in the 60-day legislative session. This past week primarily dealt with the budget and changes to the state cash reserve fund. Although these bills were filibustered, the filibusters were intended to spur good debate on the changes offered by the Appropriations Committee. LB 1412 is […]

Jacobson at the Legislature: Budget, DACA, homestead exemptions

Sen. Mike Jacobson -

As of Monday, March 18, we have 15 days remaining in the 60-day legislative session. This past week primarily dealt with the budget and changes to the state cash reserve fund. Although these bills were filibustered, the filibusters were intended to spur good debate on the changes offered by the Appropriations Committee. LB 1412 is […]

Troopers arrest four after hi-speed pursuit near Gretna

The North Platte Bulletin -

State troopers, with help from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, arrested four people Friday evening, March 16, following a pursuit in eastern Nebraska. Nebraska State Patrol spokesman Cody Thomas said around 7 p.m. Friday, a trooper saw a Kia Forte, speeding in excess of 100 miles per hour and passing vehicles on the shoulder of […]

Troopers arrest four after hi-speed pursuit near Gretna

The North Platte Bulletin -

State troopers, with help from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, arrested four people Friday evening, March 16, following a pursuit in eastern Nebraska. Nebraska State Patrol spokesman Cody Thomas said around 7 p.m. Friday, a trooper saw a Kia Forte, speeding in excess of 100 miles per hour and passing vehicles on the shoulder of […]

Jordan wins main event of St. Paddy’s Beatdown

James Parrish -

North Platte native Kam “The Sham” Jordan defeated Clint Eberspecher with a rear naked choke hold on Saturday in the main event of the MCF St. Paddy’s Beatdown, a night of mixed martial arts fights at the D&N Event Center. Jordan began the fight with by taking down Eberspecher. He attempted to end the fight […]

Jordan wins main event of St. Paddy’s Beatdown

James Parrish -

North Platte native Kam “The Sham” Jordan defeated Clint Eberspecher with a rear naked choke hold on Saturday in the main event of the MCF St. Paddy’s Beatdown, a night of mixed martial arts fights at the D&N Event Center. Jordan began the fight with by taking down Eberspecher. He attempted to end the fight […]

Jordan wins main event at MCF fight night

The North Platte Bulletin -

North Platte native Kam “The Sham” Jordan defeated Clint Eberspecher with a rear naked choke hold Saturday night in the main event of the MCF St. Paddy’s Beatdown, a night of mixed martial arts fights at the D&N Event Center. Jordan began the fight with by taking down Eberspecher. He attempted to end the fight […]

Jordan wins main event at MCF fight night

The North Platte Bulletin -

North Platte native Kam “The Sham” Jordan defeated Clint Eberspecher with a rear naked choke hold Saturday night in the main event of the MCF St. Paddy’s Beatdown, a night of mixed martial arts fights at the D&N Event Center. Jordan began the fight with by taking down Eberspecher. He attempted to end the fight […]

Pursuit: Three arrested on meth charges

The North Platte Bulletin - Mar. 16, 2024

A pursuit and three-hour manhunt Friday night ended with the arrest of three people who were hiding in the hills southwest of Gothenburg.                                      It started on Friday evening. The Furnas County Sheriff’s Office notified the Nebraska State Patrol they were looking for a Chevrolet Equinox believed to be driven by someone with an active […]

Pursuit: Three arrested on meth charges

The North Platte Bulletin -

A pursuit and three-hour manhunt Friday night ended with the arrest of three people who were hiding in the hills southwest of Gothenburg.                                      It started on Friday evening. The Furnas County Sheriff’s Office notified the Nebraska State Patrol they were looking for a Chevrolet Equinox believed to be driven by someone with an active […]

Remembering Vietnam

George Lauby -

During the era of the Vietnam War, a draftee spent at least two years on active duty. After four months of basic training, many of them carried their rifles and gear into Vietnam. The war was increasingly unpopular. The number of men who were drafted increased. Everyone in and out of the military felt the […]

Remembering Vietnam

George Lauby -

During the era of the Vietnam War, a draftee spent at least two years on active duty. After four months of basic training, many of them carried their rifles and gear into Vietnam. The war was increasingly unpopular. The number of men who were drafted increased. Everyone in and out of the military felt the […]

Great Plains Health begins strategic plan

The North Platte Bulletin -

Great Plains Health is asking for your feedback to help design its 2025-27 strategic plan. A survey link is here and will be open through March 29. The survey is 10 brief questions and asks respondents to rank their perception of care at GPHealth and explain what exceptional healthcare looks like. GPHealth has a long […]

Great Plains Health begins strategic plan

The North Platte Bulletin -

Great Plains Health is asking for your feedback to help design its 2025-27 strategic plan. A survey link is here and will be open through March 29. The survey is 10 brief questions and asks respondents to rank their perception of care at GPHealth and explain what exceptional healthcare looks like. GPHealth has a long […]