
Caitlyn A. Thomas
Reporter at North Platte Telegraph
North Platte Telegraph | Political, health and education reporter | UNL Alumni | Go Chiefs, Go Bruins
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6 days ago |
nptelegraph.com | Caitlyn A. Thomas
The second-years at North Platte Community College stepped into the McDonald-Belton building Friday for their final time as students and walked, diplomas in hand, as graduates. Student Body President Jaelyn Dicke gave the commencement speech, praising her fellow graduates, instructors and coaches for getting them to this moment. “We've navigated the complexities of higher education, juggled classes, jobs, athletics and maybe even social life.
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6 days ago |
nptelegraph.com | Caitlyn A. Thomas
The world has gained 19 nurses after Mid-Plains Community College awarded associate degrees of nursing Friday to the class of 2025. Family, friends and instructors filed into the McDonald-Belton gym on North Platte Community College’s South Campus for the graduation and pinning ceremony. Director of Nursing Dr. Kathy Harrison introduced the students to College President Ryan Purdy and spoke about the students she has had the honor of overseeing.
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6 days ago |
nptelegraph.com | Caitlyn A. Thomas
Lincoln County commissioners Monday will consider recognizing May 15 as Peace Officer Memorial Day in Lincoln County. The day honors those who have died or been in the line of duty and remembers law enforcement officers' bravery and sacrifice. The meeting will start at 9 a.m. in the Lincoln County Courthouse, 301 N. Jeffers St. A livestream can be found online at youtube.com/channel/UCHdGjLPMx3O-wSu3T3aMWlg.
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6 days ago |
nptelegraph.com | Caitlyn A. Thomas
Three new trees were added to Cody Park Thursday. A Greenspire Linden, a northern red oak and a crabapple, as part of the North Platte Tree Board’s Arbor Day celebration. But these trees aren’t just to provide shade as they grow and their limbs stretch into a canopy, they honor the lives of three impactful, caring and loved individuals: Mary Hepburn, Frank Albertson and Wesley Meyer.
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6 days ago |
nptelegraph.com | Caitlyn A. Thomas
The North Platte School Board on Monday will meet to discuss the English Language Learner Program and consider the approval of four policy revisions. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. at McKinley Education Center, 301 West F St. A livestream can be found online at nppsd.org/page/npps-boe-meetings.
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