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North Platte Bulletin
FCCLA students tell school board about national conference
North Platte High School students Bella Harwager and Don Nino Mina shared highlights with the school board from their trip to the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. Harwager is Nebraska FCCLA’s State Vice President of Public Relations, while Nino Mina is an FCCLA District 10 officer. Both...
North Platte Post
Schmidt Foundation Donates $20,000 to Expand North Platte High School Creative Lab
The Schmidt Foundation is investing in the future of North Platte students with a $20,000 donation to the North Platte Public Schools Foundation. The gift will support the expansion of the Bulldog Productions Creative Lab at North Platte High School, giving students more opportunities to learn broadcasting, podcasting, photography, video production, journalism and digital media.
North Platte Bulletin
Cody school counselor, secretary recognized for excellence
Two Cody Elementary staff members were recognized Monday by the North Platte Board of Education for their contributions to school students, families, and staff. Cody Elementary Principal Haley Allen introduced Reece Eickhoff and Audri Pelton-Johnson as the district’s noted teacher and employee of August. Eickhoff is in her first...
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Week Three High School Football Recap/Highlights
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Show-Stopper GOW: North Platte vs Lincoln Standing Bear. The North Platte football team came up short on Friday night falling 19-6 to Lincoln Standing Bear. Standing Bear would score 12 points in the first half to take the momentum from a spirited North Platte team during homecoming. The loss drops North Platte’s record to 1-2 on the season and will look to get back on the winning track against Omaha Burke.
North Platte Bulletin
North Platte High Homecoming parade rocks downtown
Finnley Eickhoff and Addie Gardner were crowned Homecoming King and Queen for North Platte High Wednesday at the high school parade through the Canteen District, downtown. The parade began with North Platte police and fire departments, followed by the NPHS marching band, as well as the Homecoming court and Bulldog football team pulled by horses and carriages.
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Friday Night Endzone Cheerleaders: Maxwell High School
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Aden Named Kiewit Scholar at UNL
Jack Aden of Gothenburg, a graduate of Gothenburg Junior-Senior High School, is among 10 first-year students chosen for the 2026-27 cohort of the Kiewit Scholars Program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering. Aden is a mechanical engineering major at the university. The sixth cohort in the program's history...
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How Lincoln County High School is built on family, trust, and community
North Platte Post
Gothenburg, Lexington students among Nebraska scholarship recipients
Two area students are among 25 Nebraska students receiving scholarships through EducationQuest Foundation’s Reaching Your Potential Scholarship Program. Torren Wind of Gothenburg will attend the University of Nebraska at Omaha, while Perla Garcia Cavazos of Lexington will attend Bellevue University. EducationQuest awarded a total of $170,500 in Reaching Your...
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Nebraska volleyball coaching legend John Cook keynotes regional ESU 16 teacher training
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - More than 300 regional educators gathered at Hershey Public Schools on Tuesday to collaborate and hear from legendary Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook, kickstarting a collaborative push for classroom success as the new school year begins. The regional professional learning network event, dubbed “The Big...
North Platte Bulletin
Hershey school board receives excellence award
The Hershey Public Schools Board of Education has been recognized by the state association for leadership and commitment to students. The board received the Excellence award for the 2025–26 school year, presented on Sept. 2 during the Nebraska Association of School Boards conference in North Platte. School board members...
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Local High School Football Scores/Highlights (September 4th)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Showstopper Game of the Week: Gothenburg 16 Hershey 6. The Gothenburg football team used timely offense and strong defense to hold off a talented Hershey team 16-6. Hershey led most of the way until the 4th quarter. Gothenburg scoring twice in the final quarter to take the lead and pick up the win. Swedes improve to 2-0 on the season and will host Mitchell September 11. Hershey falls to 0-2 and will look to rebound against H and H next Friday night.
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Gallery: Cozad Haymakers defeat Kearney Catholic, 45-7
COZAD — The Cozad Haymakers defeated the Kearney Catholic Stars, 45-7, on Friday, Sept. 4. Cozad used a strong ground game and explosive offense in the first half to pull away from the Stars. The Haymakers scored a touchdown on four of their first five drives, while Kearney Catholic struggled to contain Cozad’s rushing attack and keep pace offensively.
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Callaway School Board addresses financial concerns, community questions at special meeting
CALLAWAY, Neb.— A crowd of roughly 100 people filled one side of the Callaway school gym bleachers on Wednesday night as the Callaway School Board held a special meeting to address concerns about the district’s financial situation. The two hour meeting came amid a number of questions and...
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Gallery: KCHS softball shuts out Lexington, 11-0
KEARNEY — The Kearney Catholic softball team continued its strong start to the season Tuesday, shutting out Lexington 11-0. The Stars struck first with two runs in the opening inning, taking advantage of early walks. Kearney Catholic then broke the game open in the second, scoring seven runs with two outs behind a combination of patient at-bats and timely hitting.
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Local High School Football Recap (Week 1)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Game of The Week: North Platte St. Pat’s 56 South Loup 14. Irish opened the Brad Braithwait era with a win over South Loup on Friday night. The Irish would score two touchdowns on the night from their special teams while defense held the Bobcats most of the night. St. Pat’s improves to 1-0 on the season and will take on Wilcox-Hildreth on the road. While South Loup falls to 0-1 and will take on Sandhills Valley at home on Thursday.
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Stapleton schools cancel Friday classes after storm damage
STAPLETON, Neb. (KNOP) - Severe thunderstorms moved through parts of greater Nebraska overnight, bringing damage from high winds with gusts over 90 miles per hour. The damage caused Stapleton Public Schools to cancel classes on Friday. Superintendent Brian Redinger said he hasn’t seen anything quite like this before, especially this...
North Platte Bulletin
Public schools foresee maximum allowable property tax hike
North Platte Public Schools could ask property owners for as much as $37.9 million in 2026-27, a 17% increase, under budget scenarios presented Thursday at a work session for the board and administrators. Administrators urged the board to increase property tax collections to rebuild cash reserves and avoid cuts to...
North Platte Post
NPPS Student Council Tailgate Brings Together Local Business, Students, and Community
NORTH PLATTE, NE - NPHS Student Council Tailgate Brings Together Local Business, Students, and Community. The North Platte High School Student Council will host its annual tailgate on Friday, September 11, featuring a partnership that brings together local business, students, and our community. The tailgate will take place from 4:00 - 6:00pm in the high school parking lot north of Bauer Field.