Jun 16, 2008 | North Platte Bulletin
The best place to build a new county jail would be next to the existing one on Jeffers St, a committee agreed Friday.
Thedford to consider wind energy
The Thedford Community Development Corporation invites the public to an informational meeting on wind energy at Stub's Restaurant in Thedford June 26, starting at 7 p.m. Representatives from Nebraska Farmers ...
Winchell seeking big finish to rodeo season
Shelby Winchell of Scottsbluff plans to compete just like she has in any other competition during this weekend's rodeos in Mitchell, Harrison and Crawford.
Photo by Ellen Mortensen Kevin Richardson of Broken Bow was one of many central Nebraska residents scooping out following a spring snowstorm that hit the state last week. via Custer County Chief
Officials issue travel advisory
The remains of a U.S. Navy sailor from North Platte who died in action after Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor have been identified. via North Platte Bulletin
The Power of the Cross on rural Arnold hillside Saturday
“The Roman soldiers ride in on horses”
March 20, 2008 Several churches, including some in Gothenburg, to take part in life and death drama of Christ Re-enacting parts of the life of Christ that ends with his crucifixion on a lonely hill near Arnold ... via Gothenburg Times
'Tis the season for colds and flu
“But we don't have anything to substantiate that.”
By ELLEN MORTENSEN Chief Managing Editor It is that time of year - when sneezes, sniffles and coughs tend to fill the air just about everywhere we go. via Custer County Chief
Sandhills Conference officials accept Brady with consensus
“All of the schools in the Sand-hills conference have experience with traveling”
With a straw vote by existing Sandhills Conference officials, Brady students can rest assured they have a new conference alliance. via Gothenburg Times
Flu Shuts Down Thedford Schools
THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHUT DOWN CLASSES TODAY AND WILL BE CLOSED AGAIN TOMORROW. via KOTA Television
Cold air returns to region tonight
The flirtation with springlike weather ends today, so get out and enjoy the mild conditions while they last. via Omaha World-Herald
Spurgin represents cattle producers in Arthur, McPherson, Logan, Keith, Lincoln, Perkins, Chase, Hayes, Dundy and Hitchcock counties. via North Platte Bulletin
Burglary ring faces justice in court
“I've got to go, I'm speaking with a cop.”
Gary L. Nelson, 20, was sentenced to from four to six months in the Work Ethic Camp in McCook and two years intensive supervised probation for his roles in the burglaries. via North Platte Bulletin
Ranching for Profitability meetings set for January
'Broken Bow Country Club, 10 a.m. - '2 p.m. Jan. 7 - 'Overton Community Building, 4 p.m. - '8 p.m. Jan. via Gothenburg Times
USDA-Nebraska Farm Service Agency officially merge 10 offices
“The mergers will allow new efficiencies, and improve FSA's service to Nebraska farmers and ranchers”
Nebraska Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Milton Rogers announced that as of December 8, 2007, ten county FSA offices have merged. via KNEB-AM Scottsbluff
Burglars face justice in court
“I learned from this and am trying to better myself”
A North Platte man was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years probation for his role in the burglaries of two area businesses. via North Platte Bulletin