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End of the Line: Old Depot Vineyard and Winery Closes

After five years of welcoming guests to its historic railroad depot south of Brady, Old Depot Vineyard and Winery has officially closed its doors. The business held its final weekend of operation on Oct. 23–24, bringing an end to a gathering place known for Nebraska-made wines, wood-fired pizzas and its connection to local history.

Brady, NE · 1d
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North Platte Bulletin

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Because of ownership costs, council favors selling 66 acres for $500

The North Platte city council has approved the sale of about 65.8 acres of city-owned land to Midwest Land Development for $500, but the sale is not final. The decision came after an hour-long closed session to discuss the transaction and a lengthy discussion in open session. The purchase agreement...

North Platte, NE · 1d
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chadronradio.com

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Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Wraps Up Year

The 2026 Nebraska On-Farm Research Network (OFRN) plot harvests are coming to a close. Significant precipitation in the eastern half of the state has slowed some harvest, but in the Panhandle, the dry edible bean and the black-eyed pea variety study in Grant, NE OFRN plots are completed, with one corn study left to go.

Nebraska · 1d
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North Platte Bulletin

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Erickson honored for lifetime business, development achievement

Alan Erikson, a businessman and community developer, was awarded the lifetime achievement honor Friday from the North Platte Chamber of Commerce and Development Corporation. Erickson, who was born and raised in Michigan, was drawn to North Platte by the recreation and business opportunities of the city, North Platte Chamber & DevCo president Gary Person said.

North Platte, NE · 2d
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North Platte Bulletin

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School administrators respond to credit card concerns

North Platte Public Schools administrators responded Monday to questions and concerns about credit card charges during the 2025-26 school year. The list of the year’s (2025-26) charges were obtained by a group of taxpayers through freedom of information requests. They provided several unusual charges, totaling about $350,000, to the Bulletin, which we reported Sunday in our online edition.

North Platte, NE · 3d

North Platte Bulletin

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School district credit card charges: Bars, amusement parks, & placing a sports bet or two

The furor over higher property taxes in recent months has motivated some patrons of the North Platte school district to dig for more information about the district’s credit card charges. The more they look, the more concerned they get. They find thousands of dollars in questionable expenses. One of...

North Platte, NE · 5d

North Platte Post

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North Platte City Council to consider property sales, street improvements Tuesday

The North Platte City Council will consider several property-related items, street improvements and other city business during its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3. The meeting, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, will include consideration of an agreement to sell property to Midwest Land Development and the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of a lot in Industrial Park 3rd Subdivision.

North Platte, NE · 4d

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An agricultural co-op merger would bridge central Nebraska, the Sandhills, and the Panhandle

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The boards of directors for Country Partners Cooperative and Legacy Cooperative have unanimously voted to send a proposed merger plan to their memberships for final approval, according to a joint release. The Oct. 27 decision follows months of a joint unification study assessing the potential...

Nebraska · 7d

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Dawson County weekly real estate transactions, Oct. 23-30

LEXINGTON — The Dawson County Register of Deeds released the weekly real estate transactions from the week of Oct. 23-30. Derek L. Mitchell and Ruth E. Mitchell, to Jimenez Precision Renovations, LLC, the East One-Half of Lot 4, Original Town of Plum Creek, now City of Lexington, $316.40 revenue.

Dawson County, NE · 7d

westernagreporter.com

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Nebraska Auctioneer Awarded Top Honors at World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifier

A day of competitive bid-calling in California’s Central Valley produced 10 qualifiers for the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship. Led by Seth Schneider, Hershey, Neb., the group advances to the semifinals at Cattlemen’s Livestock Market in Galt, Calif., in June. For the champion, a childhood fascination with auctioneering has...

Hershey, NE · 9d

nebraskapublicmedia.org

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A ‘green’ ammonia facility in Nebraska announced by JD Vance still needs local approval

New fertilizer production facilities announced by Vice President JD Vance last week still have significant local hurdles to clear before construction can begin. At a rally in North Platte, Vance said both Nebraska plants will be built by TalusAg, an Austin, Texas-based startup. The projects are part of an 11-state project by the company that’s receiving almost $100 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

North Platte, NE · 8d

Sand Hills Express

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Kristy Bartak receives statewide Trailblazer Award for Women in Banking

Kristy Bartak, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Nebraska State Bank & Trust Company in Broken Bow, Callaway, and Merna, has been recognized for her leadership in banking and her contributions to the local community. Bartak received the 2026 Alice Dittman Trailblazer Award for Women in Banking from...

Nebraska · 8d

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Agricultural manufacturer to lease space from Nebraska port authority

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Nebraska International Port of the Plains is moving forward with a new commercial lease agreement with a Nebraska-based agricultural manufacturer. During its meeting, port officials discussed and considered a lease agreement with Wearparts before approving it. Wearparts is an American manufacturer and supplier of...

Nebraska · 10d

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North Platte Planning Commission approves South Dewey Street subdivision

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Planning Commission discussed and approved a proposed subdivision at 821 South Dewey Street, known as Virginia’s First Addition. The application, submitted by Randy Boettger, involves property located in a B-2 Highway Commercial District and includes several lots. The proposal calls for...

North Platte, NE · 9d

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Vacant western Nebraska school to become 40 apartments

Keith County, NE · 11d

North Platte Post

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Vice President Announces $1.3 Billion Fertilizer Manufacturing Investment in Nebraska

North Platte, NE - Vice President JD Vance announced a $1.3 billion investment in domestic fertilizer manufacturing during a rally Thursday at the D&N Event Center in North Platte. Vance said the investment will support American agriculture and manufacturing, with Talus Ag among two companies receiving funding. Talus Ag plans...

North Platte, NE · 14d

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Dawson County weekly real estate transactions, Oct. 16-23

LEXINGTON — The Dawson County Register of Deeds released the weekly real estate transactions from the week of Oct. 16-23. Douglas D. Kittle and Stephani J. Kilttle, to Monte Gregg and Roxann Gregg, Lot 45, North Shore, Johnson Lake, being a part of Section 32, Township 9 North, Range 22 West of the 6th P.M., Dawson County, $1,958.80 revenue.

Dawson County, NE · 14d

norfolkneradio.com

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Vance: Fertilizer manufacturing plants coming to Nebraska

Much of the fertilizer farmers need comes through the Straits of Hormuz, but maybe not for long. During a speech on Thursday in North Platte, Vice President J.D. Vance announced a $1.3 billion investment in domestic fertilizer manufacturing in the Cornhusker State. "What this means, not just for Nebraska but...

Nebraska · 14d

decorhint.com

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This Nebraska Quilt Shop Packs In So Many Designer Fabrics That A Quick Stop Isn’t Enough

One quilter planned an overnight stay around a single fabric shop. That shop sits in western Nebraska, and the detour apparently made perfect sense. The shelves carry Tilda, Charlie Harper, Figo, Cotton and Steel, and Ryan Blakely prints. There’s extra-wide minky, stacks of flannel, and wool project kits waiting their turn.

North Platte, NE · 18d

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Vance visits North Platte, announces $1.3 billion investment

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KLKN) — On Oct. 22, Vice President JD Vance visited North Platte to speak at a midterm rally. One of the biggest things Vance announced was an investment into Nebraska’s economy. “I am proud to announce $1.3 billion of investment in domestic fertilizer manufacturing, right...

North Platte, NE · 15d