NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) – Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical
Park and its recreation area near North Platte have been reopened to the public. The area was closed in early June because of potential flooding from the North Platte River. It was feared river floodwaters would spill over into Scout Creek, which runs through the park. The park sits on the northwest side of North Platte. Berms and other flood-protection measures had to be undone or cleared away before the park could be reopened. North Platte television station KNOP says the park reopened on Monday. The park’s superintendent estimated the park lost more than 20,000 visitors as much as $30,000 in income.