There’s nothing more exciting than the first glimpse of your baby at an ultrasound. It’s hard to describe the wave of joy and overwhelming sen…
We in North Platte are at the outset of a year that presents many opportunities. A new city attorney will soon be on board following the retir…
As the 2020 session begins, it’s important to remain clear-sighted about the most pressing priorities of Nebraskans. As special interests clam…
There is an overabundance of titles that pundits pinned on the year of 2019. Some may describe the year as one of “disaster and destruction.” …
This week, the Nebraska Legislature kicks off a new session at the State Capitol. Over the interim, I’ve been working with my team and senator…
Happy New Year! Here are some of my wishes for news in the coming year.
It was a great honor of my life to join a bipartisan Senate delegation to Belgium and Luxembourg to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Ba…
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We can’t remember the last time western Nebraska figured so prominently in a governor’s State of the State message.
Back in November, when writing about Sustainable Beef LLC’s meatpacking project, we noted how Nebraskans typically equate agricultural odors w…
We suspect many North Platte residents’ first thought about bringing Lee Bird Field inside city limits was: “You mean it isn’t?”
Around this time 150 years ago, English poet Christina Rossetti — perhaps while looking out her window at a wintry London — began writing thes…
As we close the books on 2021, we send our belated congratulations to North Platte’s next school superintendent and its new police chief.
It’s a season for heartwarming stories and gift-giving. And we at the North Platte Telegraph are excited to offer some of both.
How many years have I been writing these columns for the Telegraph? I think at least 28 years or very close to that. As I just happened to be …
Our last deer season for 2021-22 wraps up today. Waterfowl season is still ongoing and if temperatures continue to warm up there may be some o…
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Social scientist Dr. Lawrence Eppard is joined by Bob Inglis, a former Republican South Carolina Congressman, to talk about how conservative p…
If you need a reason to get off the couch and out of the house this weekend, the Ogallala Gun Show is at the Keith County Fairgrounds Saturday…
Tax season provides an opportunity for Nebraskans to contribute to wildlife and habitat conservation. When filling out your taxes this year, c…
This letter concerns the opinion piece by Richard Holt titled “False Heirs of Martin Luther King” that ran on Jan. 15. Mr Holt argues that the…
In December 1947, representatives from five North Platte organizations met and saw a need for helping school-age children have good footwear. …
Since President Joe Biden took office a year ago, he has been on a path of dismantling our country. His poll numbers are in the toilet and he …
Those who shout “Racist!” basically fall into two categories.
Though “steer roping” (aka “busting,” “jerking,” or “tripping”) is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the event is seen…
A big thank-you goes out to Cindy and her staff at Mead Lumber. They continue each year to assist us with our greenery fundraiser that we do e…
For the most part, Sunday’s (Jan. 2) outdoor column by Rick Windham, “Basic Survival Gear — Don’t Leave Home Without It” was quite good. The i…
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