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An independent news service for west-central Nebraska We launched the Bulletin in April 2003 in the basement of a home off downtown North Platte.
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A subscription to our weekly print edition is just $48 a year for Lincoln County residents... $53 for outside of the county. When we started, we dedicated our effort to straightforward news about North Platte — a community that is vital to central and western Nebraska. Having worked in journalism for many years, we were tired of, even sometimes ashamed of, the corporate news structure and its fran

chised approach to people and events — and stories about things that happen in faraway places. We knew creating the weekly Bulletin would be a tough but joyful business. We publish a weekly print issue plus a special edition for Nebraskaland Days. More than 25,000 news stories have appeared on our website – nearly 2,500 in the last year alone — an average of nearly seven stories each day of the year. We don’t belong to any state or national news service. We are truly a homegrown newspaper. We’ve covered the hottest stories and projects as well as the smallest, paying attention to the cop on the street, the criminal behind bars, the history of the county and the impressive variety of arts, entertainment and good deeds. In our community, we are proud to organize and host the annual "Music on the Bricks" weekends. We have hosted twice-a-month Open Mic Nites for more than 15 years and in the past, emceed at Rail Fest and the Country Bluegrass festival. We have covered most every facet of North Platte and Lincoln County, and we believe it is the best place to live and work in Nebraska.

08/31/2024

QUITE a machine! The Big Boy locomotive at North Platte's Bailey Yard, Saturday, Aug. 31. Viewed from the Golden Spike Tower and Visitors Center.

08/31/2024

Workers say the Bailey Yard diesel shop is overloaded, with not enough people to do the work.

Bailey Yard shop employees, unhappy with long hours and increased scrutiny, will march in an informational picket from noon-2 p.m. on Saturday at the corner of Leota and the one-way streets of Jeffers and Dewey, near Nebraskaland Bank.

08/27/2024

A look back at MUSIC ON THE BRICKS 10 - SATURDAY night, Aug 10, strolling from one end to the other around 10 pm as the Platinum Pearls play. It was a beautiful, mellow night, calm enough that bubbles from the kids game area drifted most everywhere. The sounds from the stage were crystal clear, never overpowering, thanks to the work of Ken and Javin Odean. Thanks again to everyone who took part. North Platte is a special place.

08/23/2024

An ESTATE LIQUIDATION sale will be held on Sat.-Sun., Aug. 24-25, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. each day at 1820 West A St. in North Platte, Neb.

Items include furniture, housewares, Christmas decorations; everything must go.

(paid advertisement)

08/21/2024

https://northplattebulletin.com/lincoln-county-could-become-home-to-small-nuclear-reactor/

Lincoln County was declared “nuclear friendly” on Monday by the county commissioners, in anticipation of a small modular nuclear reactor that could be built one day near Sutherland.

08/19/2024

Thanks goes to everyone who helped make a great Music on the Bricks weekend, especially these sponsors. Thank you!!

Kwik Stop Convenience Stores, Allo Fiber Nebraska, Gary's Super Foods, Nebraskaland Bank, Home Instead, Premier Toyota-North Platte, Adams Insurance Advisors, Edward Jones Jereme Hartman, the North Platte Bulletin, North Platte Noon Rotary, Double Dips, The Original Ice Creamery, Construction Rental, D12 Industries, Meyer Creative, Flatrock Roller Derby, North Platte Downtown Association, the North 40 Chophouse.

08/11/2024

Click the link for an overview on the fun Music on the Bricks weekend:

Smiles, laughs and dancers were plentiful Friday and Saturday at 10th Music on the Bricks, as four bands rocked out, with saxophonist Stan Raetz playing with each of them.

08/11/2024

Jim, Barb and Brenda finish a great set Saturday at Music on the Bricks.

08/10/2024

The James Burke Trio starts MUSIC ON THE BRICKS 10 - SATURDAY night, Aug 10

08/10/2024

Here we go with Music on the Bricks 10- FRIDAY night, Aug. 9

08/09/2024

Regarding the weather for Music on the Bricks -- the National Weather Service in North Platte says no rain is forecast today (Saturday.)
There us a chance late after midnight.
The gates open at 5 p.m. The music starts at 6.
Join us for kids games, food, brews, merchandise vendors, great music and dancing in the street. Life goes better with music!

08/07/2024

If you are wondering about the open/close situation on the downtown streets Friday-Saturday evenings during Music on the Bricks. check the maps -- one for each day.

Downtown stores and restaurants will remain open at their normal hours and separately accessible by foot upon request. Inquire at the gates.

Thanks for caring. Enjoy the weekend!

07/31/2024

Flowers blooming downtown, thanks to the downtown association and The Flower Market.

07/29/2024

Nebraskaland Bank has announced the appointment of David Fudge as a business banking officer.

07/26/2024

Readers in Brady are grateful to those who helped them after their bike accident, especially two young men. Click on the link to read more.

https://northplattebulletin.com/inbox-thanks-for-help-after-bike-accident/

07/24/2024

UPDATE 07/26/2024: Subject has been identified. We would like to thank the community for their help and support!

The North Platte Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the subject in this photo, as part of a criminal mischief investigation. The incident occurred on June 23, near the Wild West Arena. If you have any information on the identity of this subject, please contact the North Platte Police Department at 308-535-6789 or submit your information anonymously at lincolncountycrimestoppers.com or by calling, 308-534-8400.

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07/14/2024

West-central Nebraska residents are invited to MUSIC ON THE BRICKS 10 Friday-Saturday nights, Aug. 9-10, in downtown North Platte, featuring one of Nebraska’s top dance bands, Bases Loaded, from 7-10 p.m. Friday night.

Music and games from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, with the hits of every era and power blues from Jim, Barb and Brenda; the James Burke Trio; and the Platinum Pearls (w/ two saxs.)

With plenty of kid's games, food, refreshments, street vendors and nice surprises too, in the relaxed congeniality of Nebraska.

Admission is just $7/adult. No charge for kids 12 and under.
Come enjoy North Platte’s top musicians and dance your cares away as summer vacation season draws to a close in the Dewey St. Historical Canteen District (between 4th-6th streets.) Please share this post to support the North Platte music scene.

Photo * Saxophonist Stan Raetz by Haylee Francisco of the North Platte Bulletin. MOB is produced by George Lauby, Don Kurre, and Dave Harrold (Flatrock Events, Inc.)

07/05/2024

The North Platte Municipal Band is roaring at Cody Park with a free concert, July 4.

06/28/2024

Tonight! Ya'll come...

06/22/2024

ANOTHER wind storm blasts parts of North Platte...

Click the link for the full story and many more photos.

Plz post your photos of the storm in the comments. Best wishes to everyone who was affected.

An storm blasted North Platte in the wee hours of Saturday morning, especially the east side of the city, knocking own trees and damaging buildings.

06/19/2024

HELP WANTED: The Bulletin has an opening for a clerk-typist -- a part-time position. If interested, plz respond with a DM or email [email protected].

05/29/2024

A fitting tribute!

The family of Lynn Stockall invites the community to “Lynn Stockall Night” at Bill Wood Field on Thursday evening, May 30.

05/27/2024

Comments about the North Platte bands at Music on the Bricks...

"Drew Phillips has a great voice. Jack Bunger is awesome. Their band is really tight!"
"Jim, Barb and Brenda are just amazing!"
"I just love the Baxter's music, and his nephew adds a whole other dimension!"
"I could listen to the Platinum Pearls all night. Tracey's voice could fill a stadium!"
"It was great to have dinner at the Cedar Room and come out to hear the Drew Phillips Band."

We'd like to publicly thank these businesses and organizations whose contributions made Music on the Bricks 9 come to life.

These are good places to work with and to do business. Thanks so much!

05/24/2024

There is one more day to register your child for a 4-day theater camp, from kindergarten to 12th grade.

Registration ends soon for the summer Children’s Theatre Camp at North Platte’s Fox Theater.

05/20/2024

More about Music on the Bricks 9... with lots of photos. Click on the link to see the story on our website.

The Drew Phillips Band rocked an all-ages audience Saturday at the ninth Music on the Bricks, playing energetic country and rock songs for more than two hours without a break.

05/19/2024

Jim, Barb and Brenda open Music on the Bricks 9 Saturday night... a cookin 3 piece band.

05/18/2024

Friday night Music on the Bricks 9 as it gets rolling.

05/17/2024

In response to questions, The Baxter Bond plays downtown tonight from 7-10 p.m. (Friday) at Music on the Bricks.

On Dewey St. Historical Canteen District (between 4th-6th streets.)

The gates open at 6 p.m. Food, refreshments, snacks and kids games on site.

Here's the musical lineup for Saturday --

Open Mic on the Bricks - 1030 am - 230 pm
Evening gates open - 5 pm.
Jim, Barb and Brenda - 6 pm.
The Drew Phillips Band -- 7 pm.
The Platinum Pearls -- 9 pm to close

05/16/2024

Thanks for your service!

05/14/2024

When someone says we can't make a difference... a hoped-for (and needed) pause in a national process says otherwise.

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to pause the consolidation of the postal service’s processing network, after a bipartisan group of 26 senators voiced concerns about the impacts on Wednesday.

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Videos

QUITE a machine! The Big Boy locomotive at North Platte's Bailey Yard, Saturday, Aug. 31. Viewed from the Golden Spike Tower and Visitors Center.

Jim, Barb and Brenda finish a great set Saturday at Music on the Bricks.

The James Burke Trio starts MUSIC ON THE BRICKS 10 - SATURDAY night, Aug 10

Here we go with Music on the Bricks 10- FRIDAY night, Aug. 9

The North Platte Municipal Band is roaring at Cody Park with a free concert, July 4.

Jim, Barb and Brenda open Music on the Bricks 9 Saturday night... a cookin 3 piece band.

Friday night Music on the Bricks 9 as it gets rolling.

At the "Save Our Service" demonstration Thursday afternoon, protesting moving mail processing out of North Platte...

From the USPS public meeting Thursday evening -- Mayor Brandon Kelliher has a hard time getting an answer. The first testifier in this clip, who is just finishing his statement as it begins, said the Denver Processing Center has been a "black hole" for mail for 20 years. About 200 people attended and approximately 40 people spoke. Only one person spoke in favor. He felt moving North Platte mail processing to Denver is a sign of progress.

Nearly 1,000 Eagles Club pool players from across the state are playing 8-ball this weekend (Sat-Sun) ar the state tournament at the D & N Event Center in North Platte, Neb. The place is packed. The video was taken around noon Saturday.

Here's a clip of Jim, Barbara and Brenda Friday night. Live at the Canteen Room...

A ferocious wildfire is burning in the hills about eight miles north of the North Platte Regional Airport, rapidly heading east, driven by winds gusting to 40 mph. Homes from Rolling Hills Road to North Maxwell Road have been and are being evacuated. Farmers north of Brady are asked to turn their center pivots on to help control the spread. As of noon , there were no immediate reports of personal injuries or structural damages but information was sketchy. The Salvation Army in North Platte is available for evacuees.

METH BUST! In North Platte, U.S. Attorney Susan Lehr announces a major drug bust Tuesday morning across Nebraska. Details are emerging. More information is on our website.

The Heartland Singers performing Sunday afternoon Dec. 10 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte... tis the season for lights, peace, good will toward others and... music.

A Christmas wish from the North Platte High School Blue and Gold choir -- Christmas at the Codys, Buffalo Bill State Historical Park, North Platte, Neb.

A tree in Cody Park to pay tribute to first responders-- police, fire & rescue -- and military veterans -- was lit Saturday night for the holidays. North Platte Fire Chief Dennis Thompson said a few words, summing up the sentiments...