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North Platte Community Playhouse Brings Holiday Cheer with Elf the Musical
North Platte, Neb - The North Platte Community Playhouse is getting into the holiday spirit with its upcoming production of Elf the Musical, a family-friendly show guaranteed to make audiences smile, sing, and maybe even believe in Santa again. Performances are set for November 14, 15, and 16, and again...
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Downtown Comes Alive for Mingle on the Meridian
Downtown Cozad was alive with laughter, music, and the scent of good food on Saturday, Nov. 1, as Mingle on the Meridian brought the community together and tourists to town for a day of shopping, art, and holiday cheer. The event reflected everything that makes small-town Cozad special; friendliness, creativity, and local pride.
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Martinez named MPCC Distinguished Alum of the Year
Rascal Martinez, of Sutherland, has been selected to receive the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from Mid-Plains Community College. Martinez was nominated by MPCC cabinet members based on his rising success as a professional musician and his deep connection to his alma mater and the community that helped shape his journey. He was recognized last night during the Nebraska Community College Association’s annual meeting in Lincoln.
North Platte Bulletin
Evening of folk music set Nov. 14
If you remember the folk music of the 50s, 60s and 70s…. Back in the days before the pandemic, plans were developing for an evening of live folk music in North Platte. It’s been a while since then, but on Friday night, Nov. 14, the show will happen, with the acoustic music of such performers as the Kingston Trio, Judy Collins, Peter, Paul & Mary, the Seekers, John Denver, Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Ian & Sylvia, Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie and Chubby Parker.
North Platte Bulletin
Deborah’s Legacy fundraiser to feature Canteen musical creators
Deborah’s Legacy will host their annual fall fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening at Bethel Church, featuring a program by the creators of the sellout production, The North Platte Canteen: A Musical. Also, a graduate of the Deborah’s Legacy program will speak, coordinator Allison Fanning-Huebner said. The...
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More than two decades of devotion: McDaid Elementary’s unique Halloween Tradition
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North Platte orchestra director awarded REACH grant for professional performance trip
North Platte High School orchestra director, Greggory Stoner, was surprised with a Reaching One Classroom at a Time grant from the North Platte Public Schools Foundation and Fat Dogs this week.
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Panda Express construction progresses in North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Construction is moving forward on a new Panda Express restaurant in North Platte as the California-based fast food chain prepares to open its 15th Nebraska location. Crews broke ground in July as part of ongoing development plans at District 177. A source close to the...
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Panda Express could be opening in early 2026
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North Platte orchestra director awarded REACH grant for professional performance trip
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte High School orchestra director, Greggory Stoner, was surprised with a Reaching One Classroom at a Time grant from the North Platte Public Schools Foundation and Fat Dogs this week. Stoner applied for the REACH grant to help fund a trip his students will...
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GHS One Act Team Prepares to Take on Beetlejuice
Rehearsal is underway and the curtain will soon drop on the 2025 high school One Act play season. Gothenburg High School has a reputation for being one of the schools to beat when it comes to One Act. and this year’s production is sure to be a hit with the audience and judges.
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Sales decline, staffing woes lead to sudden Denny’s closure in North Platte
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Sales decline, staffing woes lead to sudden Denny’s closure in North Platte
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Young musicians shine at North Platte honor festival
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - From the Tri-Cities to the Sandhills, more than one hundred High School students from across the region showcased their talent this week at the Best of the West Music Festival in North Platte. Students earned their spots in this prestigious festival through teacher nominations, a...
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Young musicians shine at North Platte honor festival
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North Platte Denny’s closes abruptly, employees laid off
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Denny’s restaurant in North Platte abruptly closed its doors for good on Monday, leaving numerous employees without jobs. Denny’s district management delivered the news to staff Monday morning, citing a lack of sales and unprofitability as the reasons for the sudden shutdown. A...
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Sales decline, staffing woes lead to sudden Denny’s closure in North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -The Denny’s restaurant in North Platte has closed its doors, laying off 17 employees, a decision the corporate office described as difficult. The abrupt closure on Monday left employees and the community without prior warning. Denny’s corporate media team responded to inquiries, stating the company...
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🎙️Cowboy Christmas Gift Show Returns to North Platte for 20th Year
Listen to the full interview with Shelly Arnsdorf on our Kubota Podcast. North Platte, Neb. - North Platte’s annual Cowboy Christmas Gift Show is back this weekend at the D&N Event Center, celebrating its 20th year. Shelly Arnsdorf, who has coordinated the event every year since 2005, says it has grown into something much bigger than she ever imagined. “It’s taken on a life of its own,” she said. “Every year it gets bigger, and every year I get a bigger wait list.”