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Work to begin in Tryon, Stapleton on Highway 92
NORTH PLATTE, Neb.— Work will start next Monday, June 29, on Nebraska Highway 92 between Tryon and Stapleton weather permitting, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Work will include milling and asphalt resurfacing, sidewalk accessibility improvements, culvert work, and electrical items. A pilot car and flaggers will maintain...
North Platte Post
East Philip Avenue Closure Scheduled for Manhole Replacement Project
Motorists in North Platte will encounter another road closure beginning next week as sewer infrastructure work gets underway. Midlands Contracting will close East Philip Avenue between Newberry Access Road and Bicentennial Avenue beginning Monday, June 22, for a manhole replacement project. The closure will remain in effect until the work is completed.
North Platte Bulletin
Council: People loitering on street medians cause danger
The North Platte city council considered restricting pedestrians on certain traffic medians Tuesday, prohibiting people from hanging out on raised medians. The proposed ordinance would prohibit pedestrians from standing, sitting, or remaining on certain raised medians except while lawfully crossing the street. Mayor Brandon Kelliher said the measure is intended to address safety concerns at several of North Platte’s busiest intersections.
North Platte Post
🎙️North Platte Council Revises Median Safety Ordinance, Recognizes 43rd Year as Tree City USA
Listen to the full interview on our Kubota Podcast. North Platte City Council members expect to revisit a proposed ordinance restricting pedestrian use of medians after deciding Tuesday night to further refine the language and specifically identify intersections where the restrictions would apply. Mayor Brandon Kelliher recapped the meeting Wednesday...
KSNB Local4
Part of I-80 near Cozad reopens after crash
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Part of I-80 Westbound near Cozad has reopened on Saturday after it was blocked momentarily due to a crash. The Nebraska 511 posted on social media at 3:07 p.m. that I-80 Westbound near Mile Marker 223 was blocked due to a crash in the head-to-head construction zone. By 3:13 p.m., the crash had been moved to the right shoulder of the road.
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NDOT: Work will begin on N-47 and L-24D in Gothenburg
GOTHENBURG — Weather permitting, work will begin June 23 on Nebraska Highway 47 (N-47), from reference post 62.11 to reference post 64.12; and on Link 24D (L-24D), from reference post 0.00 to reference post 0.28, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Ten Point Construction Co., of Denison, Iowa,...
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Semitrailer runs red light, hits multiple vehicles in North Platte
KSNB
Multi-vehicle crash causing delays on I-80 near Ogallala
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Union Pacific’s Big Boy locomotive to make multiple stops in central Nebraska on May 28
KEARNEY — Union Pacific’s Union Pacific Big Boy locomotive No. 4014 will pass through central Nebraska and make stops in Gothenburg, Overton, Kearney and Grand Island on Thursday, May 28. Big Boy will depart North Platte at 9 a.m. and arrive in Gothenburg at 10:30 a.m., making a...
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Union Pacific’s Big Boy locomotive to makes multiple stops in central Nebraska
OVERTON — Union Pacific’s Big Boy locomotive No. 4014 passed through central Nebraska and make stops in Gothenburg, Overton, Kearney and Grand Island on Thursday, May 28. Big Boy departed North Platte at 9 a.m. and made stops in Gothenburg, Overton and Kearney before continuing on to a stop in Grand Island.
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Big Boy locomotive draws visitors to North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Union Pacific’s Big Boy, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, rolled into North Platte Wednesday, drawing visitors from across the world for a close-up view of the train. The locomotive is on a 14-state coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the legacy...
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World's largest operating steam engine stops in Nebraska on coast-to-coast tour
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North Platte Public Transit closed Monday
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte Public Transit will be closed Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. Buses will run accordingly beginning Tuesday, May 26. For more information, visit North Platte Public Transit’s website.
Sand Hills Express
Travelers Adjust to New Speed Limit Through Merna on Highway 2
Those traveling to Merna will have to adjust to a new, lowered speed limit on Highway 2. The request to have the speed limit dropped was approved by the Village of Merna earlier this month. District 4 Supervisor James “Bump” Markham first mentioned the town of Merna was working on getting the speed limit on Highway 2 through Merna dropped to 55 MPH at the April 14 Custer County Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Big Boy to make stop in North Platte
As part of its historic America 250 Tour, Union Pacific Railroad’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will make a highly anticipated stop in North Platte on May 27. Visitors will have a chance to witness one of the world’s largest and most iconic steam locomotives from the vantage point of the 7th and 8th floors of the Golden Spike Tower from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
North Platte Post
Big Boy 4014 to Make Rare North Platte Appearance at Golden Spike Tower
One of the most legendary locomotives in American history will make a rare appearance in North Platte later this month. Union Pacific Railroad’s Big Boy No. 4014 is scheduled to steam through North Platte on May 27 as part of the railroad’s nationwide America 250 Tour. While North Platte was not selected as an official whistle stop on the tour, community members will still have a chance to see the massive steam engine from the 7th and 8th floors of the Golden Spike Tower between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
North Platte Post
Work to Begin on I-80 Between Brady and Gothenburg
Weather permitting, construction work is set to begin May 18 on Interstate 80 between Brady and Gothenburg, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. The project will take place from reference post 205.61 to reference post 213.25. Paulsen Inc. of Cozad is the contractor for the work. The project includes...