Lincoln County News Archives

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners took a long hard look at a new bill Tuesday.

Travis L. Harris, 19, 2304 E. Sixth, faces a maximum of 55-years imprisonment if convicted of both crimes.

Rainfall Thursday, according to National Weather Service radar. The red and yellow areas mark the heaviest rains Tornadoes and large hail are possible this evening throughout west central Nebraska, putting an ...

A visitor studies the mural depicting the major U.S. military wars of the 20th Century.

Paul J. Gray was also ordered to pay $420 restitution to the Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center.

Michael Pappas, 600 S. Maple, could have faced life imprisonment plus 100 years but, at the request of the victim, he will serve five years on probation.

The North Platte Municipal Band is tuning up for eight concerns during their 2008 summer season. via North Platte Bulletin

The annual Law Enforcement and Firefighter Benefit Ride will take place at 11 a.m., from Budke's Harley Davidson at 695 Halligan Drive. via North Platte Bulletin

“I shared it with the other passengers.”

The North Platte Bulletin broke the story Wednesday about Lincoln County Sheriff and two other deputies drinking beer in a car on the way to a training session in Lincoln March 26. via North Platte Bulletin

In Nov. 1998, then Sheriff Jim Carman fired Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy Sgt. via North Platte Bulletin

“It is a tool to head us in the right direction”

Ted Klug, Jr. and Lisa Cox testify in front of the crowded room. There was no spitting, cussing or thrown rocks Monday during a public hearing before the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, but there was a ... via North Platte Bulletin

“Interest rates are at their lowest in years, below 6-percent.”

The real estate market in Lincoln County is sort of a good news / bad news scenario. via North Platte Bulletin

“The conditions are terrible there”

Incumbent county commissioner Joe Hewgley and challenger Jim Whitaker answered questions for nearly an hour about such topics as a new jail, roads, taxation and new businesses. via North Platte Bulletin

New pens outlined to the east and some to the west in this enhanced aerial photograph. via North Platte Bulletin

“All the frequencies stay the same but people with analog scanners will have to buy a digital scanner to hear our officers on the radio.”

Residents who tune into their scanners to monitor police radio transmissions may have noticed unusual silence this week. via North Platte Bulletin