After pushing the 7.8 foot mark, the North Platte River at North Platte has receded to 6.6 feet as of yesterday. Although the flood waters are lessening, in their wake is a massive crop of mosquitoes. The city of North Platte plans to combat the blood-sucking insects with a city wide spraying beginning this week. Spraying begins at 8 p.m. each night and goes until midnight, weather permitting. Residents are asked to take precautions by closing windows and doors and turn off outside facing fans during the treatments.

Spraying schedule:

Monday:  Front Street to 2nd Street

Tuesday: 2nd to A Street, 2nd to Burlington, South of South Platte River

Wednesday: A to Philip Street, Burlington to Philip

Thursday: Philip to South Platte River

Friday: 7th to Rodeo Road, Rodeo Road to North Platte River