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nebraskapublicmedia.org
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.
knopnews2.com
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.
everafterinthewoods.com
Why People Still Drive Hours To Visit This Unassuming Nebraska General Store
Why would someone drive for hours to visit a little general store in the middle of Nebraska? Good question. And honestly, the answer might surprise you. The kind of small-town atmosphere that somehow makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a movie set, without the Hollywood price tag? Yep, pretty much all of the above.
knopnews2.com
gothenburgleader.com
NSG Transitions Away From Over-the-Road Fleet
*Editor’s Note: We are aware of recent changes in staffing at the Gothenburg NSG location that have resulted in the termination of truck driving jobs, which has impacted several local families. In response to our request for a statement, NSG sent the following press release. We have asked for additional information and have not received a response to that request.
wheninyourstate.com
Buffalo Bill built his empire on the Nebraska prairie, and you can walk right in
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park sits at the edge of North Platte, Nebraska, on a piece of the roughly 4,000 acres William F. Cody once called Scout’s Rest Ranch. Today the site covers 25 acres, and four original buildings still stand, restored and packed with pieces from Cody’s life and his traveling Wild West Show.