Union negotiates with power utility Sep 24, 2009
The Dave Johnston plant lies six miles east of Glenrock in Converse County along the North Platte River. The facility is one of the largest coal-fired plants in the Rockies, with a total output of 817 megawatts. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
JROTC is worthwhile Sep 23, 2009
Participating annually in these events, we also have several other annual events: we help out the BLM with Public Lands Day and the Platte River Revival Day. Without the help of the Mustang BN, our community would still be searching for the perfect solution. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
2009 Platte River Revival Sep 23, 2009
The annual Platte River Revival helps beautify the North Platte River in Casper. Sponsored by. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Trike-In was a success Sep 21, 2009
Casper Mountain Motorsports and Taz, Cycle Zone, Platte River Restaurant, Lotsa Stuff Leather and Supplies, Legacy Cycle, Depend-a-Pawn, Stitch, Black Cat Promotions, Century 21 Realty, and Merback Awards Co., who donated the trophies for the trike show. Thanks to your generosity our trike-in was a huge success. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Purifying the Platte Sep 20, 2009
Volunteers use boats to look for trash and debris during the third-annual Platte River Revival on Saturday morning in Casper. The annual event is held to clean up and beautify the North Platte River, which snakes through the Casper area ... By the end of Saturday's third annual Platte River Revival, more than one million pounds of trash had been removed from the North Platte River. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Hundreds of volunteers help clean the river Sep 20, 2009
By the end of yesterday's third-annual Platte River Revival, more than 1 million pounds of trash had been removed from the North Platte River ... The event brough together hundreds of individuals, church groups, government agencies and local businesses for two hours of intense clean-up both in and along the North Platte River. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
What to do this weekend Sep 19, 2009
The Third Annual Platte River Revival will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. Check-in will be at Mike Lansing Field. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
City, volunteers will haul garbage from river Sep 18, 2009
Platte River Revival takes place Saturday ... More than 400 people are expected to participate Saturday in the third annual Platte River Revival, held each year to remove trash and debris from the North Platte River running through Casper. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
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Vmix : Discussion : Mayor Minute: Platte River Cleanup ... Mayor Minute: Platte River Cleanup ... We ask what the Platte River, as well as the annual cleanup, means to the Casper community. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mayor Minute: Platte River Cleanup Sep 18, 2009
We ask what the Platte River, as well as the annual cleanup, means to the Casper community. Sponsored by. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Weed control superintendent aims to take out two weeds Sep 12, 2009
COLUMBUS -- Platte County Weed Control Superintendent Dave Gilsdorf is stepping up his war on noxious weeds in the Platte River. As a result area residents may see low-flying helicopters spraying areas of the river from the Platte River bridge west from Columbus to Silver Creek and east from the bridge to the Colfax County line at various times this week ... Randy Lee, of Breckenridge, Texas, makes a pass Wednesday morning over the Platte River spraying for phragmites and purple loosestrife. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
KVD's love of fishing led to much more Sep 10, 2009
It also included "a little bit of everything," bike riding on Mackinac Island, canoeing on the Platte River and searching the shores of Lake Michigan for Petoskey Stones, the state rock. "It's fun up here. The water's so clear," he said announcing he was in 18 feet of water. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Summer doesn't end at Alcova Sep 6, 2009
The reservoir and surrounding land are owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which built Alcova dam as a diversionary dam along the North Platte River system. Natrona County manages the lake and charges market rate for those who lease trailer spaces, the marina and other facilities. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Boulder Co. lot sells for $3.1M Sep 5, 2009
Platte River Equity III bought 102 acres of vacant industrial land, plus 50 shares of Fulton Ditch water, at 11610 Brighton Road in Henderson for $750,000, according to brokers involved in the deal ... Platte River Equity III is associated with Eastlake development firm , according to public records. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
These ducks don't run amok Aug 30, 2009
A crew from the Mills company spent Saturday morning building an aquatic corral at Crossroads Park to gather thousands of rubber ducks for their sojourn later that day after they were dumped in the drink at Jonah Bank on First Street for the Great Duck Derby during the sixth annual Platte River Parkway Festival. For weeks, people have been buying individually numbered yellow rubber ducks for $20 each. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
No reason to stay home Aug 29, 2009
The sixth annual Platte River Parkway Festival and Great Duck Derby take place from noon to 5 p.m., in the area between the Adventure Playground and Mike Lansing Field on N. Poplar Street. It's absolutely free to enjoy live music, storytelling, balloon tying and face painting for the kids, see everyone you know and wander the river's edge. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Platte parcel offered for $5.4M Aug 28, 2009
Real deals: Platte River parcel offered for $5 ... Real deals: Platte River parcel offered for $5 ... An industrial property located along the South Platte River in Denver, just south of the Denver Broncos Invesco Field at Mile High stadium, has been put on the market with a $5. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Weather Pattern Could Hurt Platte River Flows Aug 27, 2009
-- An El Nino weather pattern has the Nebraska state climatologist worried the state could lose recent gains in the Platte River system ... Water storage in three Wyoming reservoirs and Nebraska's Lake McConaughy, which hold Platte River water, increased over the past year. (7 KETV Omaha)
Parkway Festival features food, beer, music, fun Aug 26, 2009
As always, the Parkway Festival is a great opportunity to enjoy an afternoon along the river for barbecue, microbrew tasting, live music and family fun with friends and family all in support of the Platte River Parkway and the Casper Rotary Club. "We think it will be a gorgeous day on the river," said Platte River Parkway Trust executive director Angela Emery. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Game and Parks Commission to close Lied Platte River Bridge temporarily Aug 22, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission officials announced Friday that they will temporarily close the Lied Platte River Bridge near South Bend beginning Monday morning ... Hikers and bikers use it on a daily basis for exercise and observing Platte River scenery. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
City helps with storm mess in Fort Caspar neighborhood Aug 20, 2009
Federally-mandated protocols are meant to prevent construction debris, dirt and sand from washing into the North Platte River and its tributaries. Following the rules by blocking off drainage near construction sites hindered proper drainage of water from the storm. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
City looks long-range at river corridor Aug 19, 2009
Though city officials have long-known the value of the North Platte River to Casper and its neighboring communities, they will decide at tonight's city council meeting how to plan a long-term strategy for the beautification and improvement of the river. The Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust is offering the city $70,000 to partially-fund a hydrology analysis and design plan -- a study of the North Platte River's water-flow and how it affects the shoreline and adjacent structures. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Were you initiated into a sport, school or club? Aug 19, 2009
They would take us out in the country somewhere, usually the Platte River bridge, take your shoes so you had to walk on the HOT cement and make you walk back to town. shake the tree Aug 18, 2009 7:22 PM It wasn't an initiation as much as a punishment. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Echoes of Devaney Aug 16, 2009
Pelini would probably have to part the Platte River. Thats part of the deal here, Pelini said. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Hear the Lonesome Whistle Blow Book... Aug 9, 2009
Dodge had recently completed the survey of the Platte River. The Union Pacific began at Omaha, Nebraska, while the Central Pacific began in Sacramento, California. (Suite101.com)
Sand-green golf courses dwindling Aug 3, 2009
That's no misprint at the bottom of the Riverside Golf Club scorecard: "Please remember to rake your greens." Matt Nicholas, who grew up playing at this nine-hole course nestled alongside the Platte River in central Nebraska, is almost a scratch golfer on sand. He feels a childhood attachment to the place. (Montana Standard, MT)
5 things to do to kiss summer goodbye Jul 31, 2009
- Rafting and golfing: Escape to the open waters of the North Platte River on a rafting adventure Aug. 28. A professionally guided tour of the scenic river followed by a casual game of mini-golf is a great way to finish out the month with a bunch of friends. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
What job would you like to have? Jul 30, 2009
Jul 29, 2009 3:18 PM Yesterday we were walking along the Platte River (about 3/4 of a mile west of the bridge) and I have never seen so many dead fish. At least a hundred all along the edge of the water. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Gov. speaks out against Million's water project Jul 30, 2009
It would deliver 25,000 acre-feet to water users in the Platte River Basin and 225,000 acre-feet to the South Platte and Arkansas River Basins in Colorado. Article Rating. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Bridge birds relocated (2) Jul 27, 2009
Hey, Answer Girl -- Years ago, there were hundreds of barn swallows living under the Platte River Bridge on Poplar Street. Now they're gone. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Man, 34, dies of apparent drowning Jul 23, 2009
(AP) -- A 34-year-old Lincoln man has died after being pulled from a lake near the Platte River in eastern Nebraska. Lt. Dan Shukis (SHOO-kiss) of the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office said Derrick Broxton was taken from the Linoma Beach recreation area in extremely critical condition shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday and flown by medical helicopter to an Omaha hospital. (Sioux City Journal)
Answer Girl: Quick hits Jul 19, 2009
Several parks along the Platte River also provide areas near water with trails and picnic areas. Ice skating outdoors can be very risky, since the ice is uneven and isn't very thick in some places. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Kids' fishing, free concert, history under the stars Jul 18, 2009
For western immigrants following the North Platte River, Bessemer Bend provided the last opportunity to ford the river. Jason Vlcan, an interpreter at the Trails Center, will present a talk about the significance of Bessemer Bend to both Wyoming and U.S. history. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Two Pastimes of The Good Life Jul 16, 2009
That was in 1960, the same year Dwight and his brother started awakening before dawn on Saturdays to hunt waterfowl east of Scottsbluff along the North Platte River. When the game was over we went back to hunting, Wagner said. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Learn Western history, eat cake Jul 11, 2009
The walk is a three-mile, 1-1/2 mile out and back course along the Platte River Parkway, beginning and ending at Crossroads Park on North Poplar Street ... Brothers of the Third Wheel, a social organization dedicated to trikes and triking will hold its monthly coffee at 10 a.m., at the Platte River restaurant, 321 East "E" St. Anyone is welcome and you do not have to have a trike, just an interest in trikes and triking. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Nelson seeks greenbelt tax break Jul 2, 2009
Nelson owns 90 acres near the Platte River. In addition to seeking greenbelt status, he has filed a protest with Sarpy County appealing the assessed valuation of the property south of Gretna. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Spring rains bring good news for Nebraska irrigators Jun 24, 2009
OGALLALA This spring s rains have helped make the South Platte River the deepest it s been in seven years, so more water will be available for irrigators and for Lake McConaughy in western Nebraska. Nate Nielsen, the foreman of McConaughy s dam, says farmers will be able to use water from the South Platte River longer before tapping into the lake, which is fed by the North Platte River. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Holland & Hart lawyer gets Interior post Jun 23, 2009
She has served on a number of Colorado panels concerned with water and land use, including the South Platte River Basin Task Force, the Colorado Ground Water Commission, and the Genesee Water and Sanitation District. At Denver-based Holland & Hart, the largest locally based firm, Castle has focused on water rights issues. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Investigators determine boat crash cause Jun 17, 2009
The crash happened after the boat passed through a set of rapids just west of a foot bridge that crosses the North Platte River at the whitewater park. Lund called the impact severe. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Firms win Public Works contract May 28, 2009
The 105,000-square-foot complex, located adjacent to Interstate 25 on the South Platte River, will include office and warehouse space, a fleet maintenance facility, enclosed storage for materials and vehicles, and a fueling/washing facility, Denver-based RNL and Lakewood-based Pinkard said in a statement. The project will be submitted for Leadership in Environmental and Energy (LEED) "gold" certification and will incorporate a photovoltaic power system, daylighting, solar orientation and water... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Flood watch on for south-central Wyo May 27, 2009
CHEYENNE -- A flood watch has been extended through Thursday afternoon for portions of the Encampment and North Platte rivers in south-central Wyoming. Snowmelt and rainfall has caused the North Platte River and many other streams and rivers to swell to near bankfull during the past several days. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
State Parks Packed As People Celebrate Holiday May 26, 2009
One of the more popular destinations was the Platte River State Park. Families used the holiday weekend to get back in touch with nature. (7 KETV Omaha)
Deck collapse injures several people (37) May 26, 2009
The deck, which overlooked the North Platte River, had fallen about 8 feet. The cause of the collapse is unknown. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Families remember fallen soldiers May 26, 2009
They came to this spot, the Sunup Ridge War Memorial on the banks of the North Platte River, to honor Wyoming soldiers who went to war and did not come home. "It's important for everybody to understand what these people have done," said Bob Miller, whose son, Pvt. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Celebrate Memorial Day today May 25, 2009
At 1 p.m. today, representatives of the families of five Casper soldiers who died in Iraq will meet at the Sunup Ridge War Memorial Wall on the Platte River Parkway to lay a wreath, according to wall organizer Leo Sanchez. All are welcome to attend. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
City budget headed for approval May 23, 2009
Some council members also balked at allocating 100,000 to the Casper Area Economic Development Alliance for its proposed business incubator project on the Platte River Commons. Goodenough, Maury Daubin and Kim Holloway said CAEDA historically has been less-than-forthcoming about how it spends its money, and whether economic development organizations do anything to diversify the economy. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Watch where you park, then watch the car show May 23, 2009
This year, the Platte River Commons will host the parade along the stop-sign- and stop-light-free King Boulevard that bisects the former Amoco refinery site ... Spectators also are encouraged to park on the north side of the river near the old pump house and cross the river on the footbridge to the Platte River Commons ... While some may choose to park on the side streets south and east of the Platte River Commons, parade organizers and the management of the Three Crowns Golf Course said... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
America's 'Top 100 Family Campgrounds' Announced by ReserveAmerica May 23, 2009
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Wind power project proceeds May 21, 2009
Meanwhile, Natrona County District Court has set a June 30 hearing for the company and the county to argue why a judge should dismiss a petition by the wind farms' neighbors opposing the project on 880 acres of the former Texaco refinery property north of the North Platte River, according to court documents. Read more in Thursday's Star-Tribune. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Platte River pick-up (5) May 20, 2009
Platte River pick-up. Ryan Herden felt the canoe rocking before he could stop Jesse Springer from lunging into the chilly North Platte. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Omaha Dog Runner-Up In National Valor Contest May 19, 2009
Lab Plucked Boy From Platte River Currents ... -- A Labrador retriever that plucked a 12-year-old boy from the Platte River last summer was named runner-up in a national Dogs of Valor ceremony. (7 KETV Omaha)
Old Yellowstone District serves as hub for 'Cruizin' with the Oldies' May 15, 2009
At 6 p.m. on May 23, cars will begin lining up along King Boulevard in the Platte River Commons for the 7 p.m. parade, he said ... Spectators will be able to park in most of the lots on the Platte River Commons, the vacant lot north of the old Amoco Administration Building, and north of the river by the Pump House and walk across the bridge, Thurston said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Nebraska will continue paying to clear rivers May 14, 2009
Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2009 LINCOLN (AP) -- Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman has signed a bill that allows the state to keep paying to clear vegetation from the Republican and Platte river basins. It will cost 2 million each of the next two years, but could save the state much more by increasing the amount of water that flows into Kansas. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Commission speaks out against pipeline May 8, 2009
Henry Rood wrote on Apr 23, 2009 11:31 AM:" The important thing here with Paula and Randy is what are you as politicians going to do with the water to justify the the claim to the water? The fact that it lazily flows down the river and into the Flaming Gorge and then on down into Utah and Colorado does not make it your water with the exception of what you are allocated under the compact. How do you justify with your Joint Powers Water Board restrictions not withdrawing water from the river to... (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Wildlife Federation wants access to Lusby lawsuit May 7, 2009
Members of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation fish, hunt and enjoy the North Platte River 25 miles west of Casper at the Lusby access area ... The Game and Fish Commission and Department, however, believe the easement does not specifically describe the streamside boundary -- it describes a line and not an easement area -- but it does indicate that it was given to permit fishing and hunting, in the easement's words, "on the North Platte River," according to Wyoming Assistant Attorney General Levi... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Cycles, safety, Stephanie and music May 2, 2009
Brothers of the Third Wheel, a social organization dedicated to trikes (three-wheeled motorcycles) and triking, will hold its monthly coffee/breakfast meeting at 10 a.m. at the Platte River Restaurant, 321 E. "E" St., next to Days Inn right off I-25. The date was changed so that the club can participate in Wyoming Central A.B.A.T.E.'s annual awareness day parade that kicks off motorcycle safety month in Wyoming. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
City supports conservation district Apr 29, 2009
The district is also working with the city and the Department of Environmental Quality to examine stream segments of the North Platte River and its tributaries above Casper, Clough wrote. Contact city reporter Christine Robinson at (307) 266-0639 or. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Feeding grounds Apr 19, 2009
A minute passes, then two, and the frightened cranes descend - long legs dangling, wings held open for a parachute landing - to the Platte River to regain a place among those that did not budge because it is not time ... When settlers arrived in central Nebraska not even two centuries ago, they found a Platte River that came to be described as "a mile wide and an inch deep." Development and dams have since thinned the flow, narrowed the river, and turned many sandbars into thickly wooded... (Boston Globe)
Biologists catch endangered fish Apr 11, 2009
(AP) -- The discovery of a pallid sturgeon in the Platte River by University of Nebraska-Lincoln biologists has some researchers taking another look at the endangered fish ... UNL researcher Marty Hamel says the capture was significant and will likely cause researchers to reassess what they know about pallid sturgeon in the Platte River. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Meetings scheduled for proposed pipeline Apr 10, 2009
About 25,000 acre-feet would be moved annually to water users in the Platte River Basin in southeastern Wyoming. The remaining 225,000 acre-feet would be delivered annually to the South Platte and Arkansas River basins in Colorado. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Magazine: Kearney, Neb., museum exhibits greatness Apr 10, 2009
- The Great Platte River Road Archway in Kearney has "a little brass, a lot of sass and a ton of vision." ... Great Platte River Road Archway, http://www. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Pipeline plan takes shape (57) Apr 9, 2009
In Wyoming, about 25,000 acre feet of water would be delivered annually to users in the Platte River Basin. The remaining 225,000 acre feet of water would be delivered annually to the South Platte River and Arkansas River basins in Colorado ... wyengineer wrote on Apr 1, 2009 9:34 AM:" I believe that this is a great project for the future of Wyoming. Wyoming currently has unutilized water in its allotment from the Colorado River compact and if the compact is ever renegotiated (look at who is... (Casper Star-Tribune)
Casper briefs Apr 8, 2009
Geese rest on a small island on the North Platte River on Tuesday afternoon near downtown Casper. Warmer weather is expected through the week, marking a significant change from recent snow storms. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Platte River Ventures Announces Final Closing of Its $235 Million Second Fund Apr 8, 2009
DENVER, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Platte River Ventures ("PRV"), a Denver, CO-based private equity firm, announced the final closing of its second private equity fund, Platte River Ventures II, L.P. ("PRV II"), with total commitments from PRV II investors of $235 million, exceeding its fundraising target of $200 million. Founded in 2005, Platte River Ventures is a private equity investment firm that focuses on small and middle market operating companies ... SOURCE Platte River Ventures. (PR Newswire)
'Green' low-income housing opens in Denver Apr 6, 2009
46-acre former asphalt production site on the South Platte River, near the Railyards Marketplace retail center. Forty percent of the units are set aside for formerly homeless people being served by the CCH. The rest of the units are leased to low-income households. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
