A remote outpost on the Mormon Trail and Lincoln Highway is now the Cornhusker State’s sun and sand haven thanks to the 20 Fremont Lakes along the Platte River on the town’s western edge.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joeyogerst/2023/07/29/best-beach-towns-in-every-state-west-of-the-mississippi/

Built in 1935 to pull water from the North Platte River, the plant became obsolete in 2003 when underground springs were used to supply the town with water.

Source: https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/brownfield-grant-could-aid-in-demolition-of-defunct-water-treatment-plant/

It’s not quite to the “mighty” proportions some of the older generation in Fort Morgan can recall, but the South Platte River has absolutely transformed in the past few months of prolonged measurable rainfall.

Source: https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2023/06/23/south-platte-it-looks-like-a-river-an-actual-river/

Mayor Davis said the lower weight limit prohibits fire trucks from accessing the area without crossing the North Platte River.

Source: https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/wydot-to-replace-residential-bridge-at-no-cost-to-town/

Platte River Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 52,624 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $5,060,000 after purchasing an additional 49,996 shares during the last quarter.

Source: https://www.etfdailynews.com/2023/01/10/cadinha-co-llc-purchases-4085-shares-of-alphabet-inc-nasdaqgoog/

Sgt. Christen said water levels on the North Platte River was clearly lower.

Source: https://bigfoot99.com/bigfoot99-news/county-no-longer-likely-to-flood/

The Plant of the Year recognition for Rawhide Unit 1 comes during a critical time for Platte River and its owner communities.

Source: https://northfortynews.com/category/news/rawhide-named-2023-power-plant-of-the-year/