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North Platte Post
Santa’s Workshop Draws Big Crowds to Mid Plains South Campus Indoors and Out
North Platte, Neb. — Families packed the Mid Plains Community College South Campus Thursday evening for Santa’s Workshop, an indoor–outdoor holiday celebration complete with outdoor heaters, warm drinks, and Christmas excitement. Children lined up early for hot chocolate, popcorn, and a visit with Santa, while parents snapped photos and helped little ones drop letters into the special North Pole mailbox.
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Aaron Watson Announced as Entertainment Headliner
Excitement is building as the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska gears up for its 2026 event, set to take place on the Benjamin Ranch north of Cozad. Last week, organizers revealed that country music star Aaron Watson will headline the Saturday, June 6 live entertainment. Aaron Watson is a nationally...
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Downtown North Platte kicks off holiday season with Kids’ Fest
Organizers said the event continues to grow and bring a strong sense of community to downtown North Platte.
Imperial Republican
Santa Saturday coming to Wauneta
Saturday, Dec. 6, the Wauneta Chamber will host the annual Santa Saturday. Festivities kick-off with a Christmas Bake Sale from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the Mercy Meals House. The Senior Center will have the quarter store open from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Travel to the Library to write letters to Santa and enjoy Crafts and Treats from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
KBHB Radio
Bill Rishel inducted into prestigious Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Gallery
LOUISVILLE, KY – The Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery added another legendary name to its historic walls during the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky. On November 16, […]
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News 2 Newsmakers about Kids Fest returns to Downtown North Platte
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North Platte High School Band hosts drive-thru Christmas concert
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte High School Band brought holiday cheer to the community with its annual Drive-Thru Christmas Concert Monday night. Students performed upbeat jazz Christmas songs and mixed in some classic caroling as cars rolled through the parking lot. A brass group also played throughout the evening, helping create a lively and festive atmosphere.
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Downtown North Platte kicks off holiday season with Kids’ Fest
North Platte Post
🎙️Heartland Singers Prepare to Ring in the Season With “This Christmas” Concert
NORTH PLATTE — A holiday tradition nearly four decades in the making returns this weekend as the Heartland Singers present their annual Christmas concert, entitled "This Christmas", on Sunday, December 7 at 3 p.m. The performance will be held at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte, a venue the choir has embraced for its intimate setting and close connection with the audience.
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gothenburgleader.com
GHS Sets Record For Outstanding One Act Performers
Gothenburg High School hosted 14 teams and put on 15 plays during the 17th Annual Gothenburg Play Production Invitational on Tuesday, Nov. 18. While GHS is not in the running for the team awards, they are eligible for individual acting recognition - and the judges recognized a record 27 of the Gothenburg team’s performers! Outstanding Performers include: Jack Aden, Mavrix Butterfield, Jenna Anderson, Lathan Buesing, Brant Miller, Brooklyn Reiman, Zariah Sedlacek, Logan Feather, Kaylee Olsen, Dakota Warner, Blake Rickertsen, Rileigh McClay, Axel Jorgenson, the cheerleader ensemble, and the "recently deceased" ensemble.
Nebraska Insights
Exploring Lexington's Best Local Coffee Roasters: A Guide for Coffee Lovers
If you're considering a move to Lexington, UK, and are a coffee aficionado, you'll want to know where to find the best coffee shops in town. A recent discussion on social media has provided some great recommendations for coffee shops that roast their own beans, offering a variety of flavors and experiences to suit different tastes.
Nebraska Insights
Seeking Serene Spots: Recommendations for Quiet Restaurants in Town
In search of a quiet restaurant in town where two people can have a serious conversation without the distraction of loud music and noisy children? This query was recently posted on social media, sparking a lively discussion on the best venues for such a purpose. The original poster was seeking recommendations for a place that wasn't too outlandish, but offered a calm and serene environment for sharing some potentially bad news.
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NPHS Theatre Department Presents “After the War”
NORTH PLATTE, NE, November 25, 2025 — North Platte High School’s Theatre Department will present their competition one act production, After the War, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the NPHS Performing Arts Center. Exclusively adapted from the award winning middle grade book by British author, Tom Palmer,...
cozadlocal.com
CHS Continues One-Act Excellence with "Foretold"
The Cozad High School One-Act Team is off and running with this year’s play, Foretold by L. Jenkins. Team coaches are Kyle Vincent, Mercedez Guerra, and Nick Auwerda. This year’s team consists of 65 cast and crew members. This year’s play takes place in a sleepy little town,...
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Westfield Shopping Center hosts annual Christmas celebration
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Westfield Shopping Center is getting ready to kick off its annual Christmas in the Neighborhood celebration, a long-standing holiday tradition that brings families together for the holiday season. Local businesses throughout the complex are stepping up once again to sponsor games, crafts and giveaways...
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Westfield Shopping Center hosts annual Christmas celebration
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Big-Name country music hitmaker to headline Lincoln County Fair in 2026
North Platte Bulletin
Looking back: Cowboy Christmas shopping at the D&N Center
An extensive offering of gifts, crafts, materials and merchandise were recently offered by 103 vendors at the Cowboy Christmas Gift Show at the D&N Event Center in North Platte. The annual show lasted for two days, Nov. 1-2. It is produced by Shelli Arensdorf of Hershey and she observed the...