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7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee drops at District 177
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A new coffee shop that continues to brew smiles just dropped at District 177. 7 Brew’s building made landfall by crane and dropped into place next to Freddy’s and Verizon Wireless this week. According to 7 Brew, the drive-thru coffee shop, which specializes...
Great Plains Health announces its participation in the Stop the Bleed training day
North Platte, Neb. – Great Plains Health is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Stop the Bleed training day, a statewide event aimed at empowering individuals with life-saving skills to intervene during emergency situations involving severe bleeding. This community event will take place at the North Platte Recreation Center, 1300 McDonald Rd. North Platte, Neb., on May 8, from 7 to 9 a.m.
North Platte Planning Commission passes resolution on Extremely Blighted Determination Study
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Planning Commission unanimously passed a resolution concerning an Extremely Blighted Determination Study on Tuesday. The study paves the way for a new workforce and affordable housing. The future apartments will be located on the east side of the North Platte Federal Building, enhancing accessibility and convenience for the residents.
Mild with quiet conditions over the next couple days; Active end to the workweek
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -During the next couple of days, conditions will remain quiet and seasonable, with things turning active as we wrap up the workweek across the area. High pressure will keep any major clouds and precipitation chances away during the day Tuesday into Wednesday. This means we will keep the sunshine and some passing clouds throughout the region. Highs will climb into the mid to upper 60s to near 70, and lows in the 30s and 40s. Winds will be on the breezy side, with speeds around 10 to 15 mph.
NebraskaLand Bank Awards over $10,000 in Scholarships to Local High School Seniors
North Platte, NE– In a celebration of academic achievement and financial literacy, NebraskaLand Bank has announced the awarding of scholarships totaling $10,250 to 35 outstanding graduates of the NebraskaLand University Scholarship Program. The awards ceremony was held on Monday, April 22, 2024, marking a significant milestone for both the recipients and the program.
Early giving for North Platte Giving Day is underway
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Thursday marked the first day of early giving. Donors choose which local non-profits to support and how much to give. Early giving donations can help with cash prizes for non-profits. Last year, donors raised more than $500,000 during the Giving Day campaign. Many non-profits seek...
Grandy’s Greenhouses offers tips for gardening season
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Spring is now in full swing, and Grandy’s Greenhouses in North Platte is giving tips for gardening season. Harold Grandy has owned his business for 52-years. He suggests people till their gardens are remove weeds before they plant to keep soil and plants healthy throughout the year.
Marriage Licenses For Lincoln County (Week of April 15th)
ALEXANDER WILLIAM FERGUSON, 23, ARNOLD AND ZOEY EILEEN BORAH, 22, ARNOLD. RICHARD ALLEN BAUMGARTNER, 61, STAPLETON AND PAULA ANNE CROWLEY, 64, STAPLETON. GALEN THOMAS TEETER, 24, NORTH PLATTE AND SANDRA GRACE WELLER, 24 NORTH PLATTE. TERRELL DEMONT HAYES, 26, NORTH PLATTE AND ZOE MAE VACHAI, 24, NORTH PLATTE. JEREMY ALAN...
Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful encourages involvement beyond Earth Day
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - April 22 was Earth Day and Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful is encouraging residents to get involved with their community garden. Earth Day began in 1970 and has since taken place on April 22 every year. This time of year, the executive director of Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful, Mona Anderson, is reminding the community to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Non-traditional student overcomes the odds, sets example for family
Failure is not an option. That’s the mantra Seth Brown has repeated over and over to himself the past few years, and it’s one the father of five hopes his children remember. A former high school dropout, he knows a thing or two about conquering obstacles. He plans...
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