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Boys Town hosts hiring event for social work positions
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Boys Town is hosting a hiring event to fill several social work positions. The event will be held at the Workforce Development Office from noon to 3 p.m. on Sept. 11. Boys Town is looking to fill in-home family services consultant positions in North Platte,...
North Platte Bulletin
Nebraska Salt and Grain eliminates its semi-truck fleet
The Nebraska Salt and Grain trucking company of Gothenburg will no longer operate its own fleet of trucks, the parent company, NSG Logistics, LLC announced. The company was founded in Gothenburg more than 50 years ago, in 1975, and the family-owned business grew to be the largest fleet of hopper-bottom tractor-trailers in Nebraska.
North Platte Bulletin
North Platte taxpayers should make voices heard
If you live in or own a business in North Platte, there is an important public hearing you should attend. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m., the North Platte school district will hold a public hearing at the Mid-Plains Community College Theatre, 601 W. State Farm Road in North Platte, regarding a proposed increase in its property tax request.
gothenburgleader.com
City Receives Property For Development of New Park
Thanks to the generosity of a local financial institution, the City of Gothenburg is now the owner of a parcel of downtown property, with plans to develop the land for community use and enrichment. The property located on 10th Street and Avenue D is occasionally utilized for community events, such...
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CNPPID holds base irrigation rates, implements caps amid Lake McConaughy drought
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Critically low water levels at Lake McConaughy have prompted regional water managers to approve new irrigation caps and surcharges for the 2027 season, even as base rates remain unchanged. The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District Board of Directors voted this week to keep...
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Continuing Coverage: Receding shores at Lake McConaughy reveal submerged cattle shipping hub
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - As severe drought conditions upstream continue to drain Lake McConaughy, the retreating shoreline has exposed the ruins of a historic pioneer town—uncovering decades-old family memories and legendary community tales. Nebraska’s largest reservoir is sitting below 23% capacity. While the low water has put paved...
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North Platte council finalizes lot reconfiguration, new rates start Oct. 1
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The property is located south of East Francis Street, between Devco Avenue and Bicentennial Avenue. The replat involves property currently made up of portions of the Industrial Park Sixth Replat and the Industrial Park Third Subdivision. The project will reconfigure two existing lots and create...
North Platte Bulletin
Council approves water, electric, wastewater price hikes
North Platte residents will pay more for electricity, water, and wastewater service beginning Oct. 1, following action by the city council Tuesday. The council waived the customary three readings and unanimously approved a 6% increase in electric rates, a 6% increase in water rates, and a 9% increase in wastewater rates.
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Cattle industry faces changing marketing dynamics with packing plant closures
SPRINGDALE, ARK – Just months after closing a large beef facility in Lexington, Nebraska, Tyson Foods has announced it will end operations at its Joslin, Illinois, beef plant and its Eagle Mountain, Utah, case-ready facility. The Joslin beef facility kills about 3,000 head per day and employs 2,500 people,...
centralnebraskatoday.com
Proposed Lexington NewTrack Industrial Campus aims to redevelop parts of former Tyson operation
LEXINGTON — The Lexington city council approved an ordinance that aims to redevelop parts of the former Tyson operation through a new industrial campus during their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The proposed Lexington NewTrack Industrial Campus includes property and assets associated with the former Tyson Foods operation. “The...
North Platte Bulletin
Public schools foresee maximum allowable property tax hike
North Platte Public Schools could ask property owners for as much as $37.9 million in 2026-27, a 17% increase, under budget scenarios presented Thursday at a work session for the board and administrators. Administrators urged the board to increase property tax collections to rebuild cash reserves and avoid cuts to...
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North Platte ice cream shop closed for AC repair
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Double Dips, the Original Ice Creamery, is temporarily closed after its air conditioning stopped working. The shop said technicians are on site working on the repair. Staff said they hope to reopen soon. The shop plans to post an update on social media once more...