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North Platte Bulletin
R-Project construction heads north of Stapleton
Nebraska Public Power District is proceeding another 26 miles north from Stapleton, preparing to build a 345kV transmission line known as the R-project. At the same time, some landowners are trying to retract easements for the location of the line, which they sold years ago. Current litigation in federal court...
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Buffalo Bill Cody’s Restored Mansion Still Stands At His Ranch In North Platte, Nebraska
A white house with a pointed tower rises out of the flat Nebraska plains, and at first it looks like just another old farmhouse off the highway. Then the painted barn roof comes into view, and the story behind it gets much bigger. The most famous showman of the Old...
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New nail and hair salon opens in North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A new nail and hair salon is officially open for business in North Platte. The North Platte Area Chamber & Development hosted a ribbon cutting Thursday for Look Good Feel Good Nail and Hair Salon, celebrating the new business and welcoming it to the community.
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North Platte Chamber names 2026 business and community award winners
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Area Chamber & Development Corporation announced seven community and business honorees ahead of its 2026 annual meeting. According to the chamber, the annual gathering is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29, at Venue 304 in North Platte. The event begins with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by the formal program at 6 p.m. State Sen. Mike Jacobson will serve as the keynote speaker.
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Unplanned power outage impacting over 400 in Lexington
LEXINGTON — The City of Lexington is currently experiencing an unplanned power outage affecting portions of the community west of Adams Street and south of 13th Street, extending south to Highway 30. According to the Nebraska Public Power District outage map, the outage began around 8:20 a.m. and is...
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A ‘resilient’ community: Lexington school enrollment dropped less than feared after Tyson closure
In a district that enrolled nearly 3,200 students last year, losing about 290 doesn’t feel too drastic. But it’s enough that on the first day of school, Lexington High School counselor Joel Lemus noticed that the returning students didn’t take up quite as much space on the bleachers as they did last year. There are a few familiar faces missing in the hallways.
North Platte Bulletin
Data center developer acquires options for land south of Hershey
A data center power developer has acquired options to buy two square miles – 1,280 acres – of Lincoln County pastureland located about 8 miles due south of Hershey. The options are for adjoining sections 6 & 7 in Township 12 North, Range 32 West. They were recorded Sept. 21 at the Lincoln County Courthouse. The options are good for a year.
North Platte Bulletin
After long hearing, school board approves 13.6% property tax hike
The North Platte public school board, beset with warnings of serious consequences from both taxpayers and schools, met for three hours Thursday and took three votes before finally passing a budget. By a 3-2 vote, the board ultimately approved a 13.64% increase in the district’s total property-tax request, after motions...
North Platte Post
CNPPID to Hold Lake McConaughy Water Supply Discussion in Ogallala
Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District will hold a community discussion in Ogallala next month focused on the water supply at Lake McConaughy. The informational presentation is scheduled for Monday, October 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mountain Time at the Lake McConaughy Water Interpretive Center at 1475 NE Highway 61 in Ogallala.
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Regulators advance review of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern mega-merger
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Federal regulators have cleared the way for a formal review of a proposed merger between rail giants Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, rejecting petitions from opponents seeking to dismiss the application without review, according to an announcement released by Union Pacific. The Surface Transportation Board...
North Platte Bulletin
Planning, zoning commission recommends lot subdivisions
The North Platte Planning Commission recommended two subdivisions Tuesday — one on E. Fourth on property connected with Larry’s RV, and the other on the northwest edge of the city. The first subdivision request, submitted by Larry Tatman, is at the intersection of 1802 E. Fourth and 221...
North Platte Post
More than 500 shippers voice support for proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger
More than 500 customers from across the country have publicly expressed support for Union Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern, with Union Pacific saying the number continues to grow as federal regulators review the $85 billion transaction. Union Pacific announced the additional support Monday, saying 23 new shippers from industries...
North Platte Bulletin
Tax increase unaffordable, taxpayers tell school officials
Speakers of all ages Wednesday conveyed a simple, direct message about school taxes – Do better. At a public hearing, they criticized the district for asking for more money while enrollment declines and test scores are disappointing. Many said there is little to no foreseeable way to come up with the money to pay the tax increase.
North Platte Bulletin
Commissioners expected to vote on lower tax call Monday
The Lincoln County Commissioners will take public comments at 11 a.m. Monday on the proposed budget for the coming 2026-27 fiscal year. The budget calls for less property taxes. The public hearing will be held in the commissioner’s meeting room in the east end of the Lincoln County Courthouse.