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North Platte Post
Sutherland Musician Rascal Martinez Debuts New Song, Builds Music Hub in Hometown (podcast)
SUTHERLAND, Neb. — Nebraska musician Rascal Martinez is bringing his music career full circle, releasing a new single and music video while building a creative home base in his hometown. In an interview with Z 93.5 Country’s Derek Beck, Martinez said his new song “Don’t Even Know You” will...
North Platte Post
Community Invited to Join Operation Christmas Card Event on November 2nd
North Platte, NE — Community Connections Mentoring invites the public to join in spreading holiday cheer and appreciation to deployed military members at the annual Operation Christmas Card event, held Monday, November 3rd from 5–7 p.m. at the North Platte Senior Center. In partnership with RSVP, NP High...
North Platte Post
🎙️Miss Nebraska McKenzie Gregory Brings Statewide Tour and Dance Masterclass to North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Miss Nebraska 2025, McKenzie Gregory, has been traveling the state, connecting with communities, and promoting her platform, and she recently made a stop in North Platte. Gregory, who hails from far western Nebraska, shared with local media the busy schedule that comes with holding the prestigious title and her excitement to engage with fans and aspiring performers.
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Sutherland Musician Rascal Martinez Debuts New Song, Builds Music Hub in Hometown (podcast)
SUTHERLAND, Neb. — Nebraska musician Rascal Martinez is bringing his music career full circle, releasing a new single and music video while building a creative home base in his hometown. In an interview with Z 93.5 Country’s Derek Beck, Martinez said his new song “Don’t Even Know You” will...
gothenburgleader.com
Celebrating Harvest With Lord’s Acre Dinner
Every community seems to have its traditional annual events, those special get-togethers that everyone looks forward to. In our area, one of those events is the Banner Church Lord’s Acre Dinner, which was held at the Gothenburg Senior Center on Sunday, Oct. 19. The event was initiated to celebrate...
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GHS Performs Fall High School Musical
Last weekend, the drama department of Gothenburg High School performed the musical, “Hadestown: Teen Edition”. The timing of this year’s musical was a big shift for GHS, as they typically perform the musical in the spring. Director Erin Beavers said that change brought many challenges, with only a few months' turnaround between shows and having to work around so many other activities that the actors are involved in.
KNOP
News 2 Newsmakers about Stonebridge Christian Church Trail of Treats Event
North Platte Bulletin
Singer-songwriter to perform at Rascal’s
Texas-based rock singer-songwriter Mark Winters will perform Thursday, Nov. 6 at Rascal’s Stolen Vault Records in downtown Sutherland. Winters claims to be many things — a poet, musician, entrepreneur, optimist, family man, and a bonafide rocket scientist. He picked up a guitar to play a song for his wife on their anniversary. That’s when he discovered the joy of connecting with people through music.
centralnebraskatoday.com
Jimmy John’s drive-thru location coming to Lexington in mid-November
LEXINGTON — A new Jimmy John’s drive-thru location will be coming to the Lexington community in mid-November. Construction at the site has been ongoing with the building structure being added to the site on Friday, Oct. 17. The new Jimmy John’s will be located at 1307 Plum Creek Parkway, in the new developments along Cutler Dr.
NebraskaTV
Musician Rascal Martinez honored with 2025 MPCC Distinguished Alumni Award
North Platte, Neb — Rascal Martinez, a professional musician from Sutherland, has been awarded the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award by Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC). Martinez, who was nominated by MPCC cabinet members, was recognized for his rising success in music and his strong ties to his alma mater and community. The award was presented during the Nebraska Community College Association’s annual meeting in Lincoln.
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Jimmy John’s drive-thru location coming to Lexington in mid-November
LEXINGTON — A new Jimmy John’s drive-thru location will be coming to the Lexington community in mid-November. Construction at the site has been ongoing with the building structure being added to the site on Friday, Oct. 17. The new Jimmy John’s will be located at 1307 Plum Creek Parkway, in the new developments along Cutler Dr.
North Platte Post
Beer, Ice Cream, and a Global Cause: Pints for Polio Hits North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The North Platte Noon Rotary Club is gearing up for its second annual Pints for Polio event, taking place Wednesday, October 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ape Ship Brewery and Double Dips Ice Creamery. The fundraiser is a creative twist on a classic...
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North Platte theater teacher wins REACH grant to fund performances for elementary schools
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A North Platte High School theater instructor was surprised with a Reaching One Classroom at a Time grant from the North Platte Public Schools Foundation and Fat Dogs this week. Theater and English teacher at NPHS, Brittany McDaniel, applied for the grant to benefit her...
North Platte Bulletin
Nebraska Pride Chorus to perform at Episcopal Church
The Nebraska Pride and Sweet Adeline Chorus will perform at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19 in the North Platte Episcopal Church. The show theme is “Dancing to the Hits,” with popular songs from the 1950s through the 1980s. Rascal Martinez of Sutherland will be the special guest...
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Movies on the field at North Platte High School
gothenburgleader.com
Gothenburg Hosts Sweet Treats and Scary Trails This Halloween
Tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 31, is the day when many of the children in the community get to dress up in costume and beg for candy. Well…maybe not beg exactly, as there will be plenty of opportunities for the little goblins to fill their bags. Each year, the Gothenburg Chamber...
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The Changing Landscape of Gothenburg Eateries
In Part Two of our series on Gothenburg eateries, we take a closer look at the current slate of restaurants that are updating, as well as the challenges restauranteurs face in today’s small-town landscape. A recent shakeup in Gothenburg's food choices is the local Country Partners Cooperative Ampride station,...
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North Platte theater teacher wins REACH grant to fund performances for elementary schools
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NPCC Theater Department to present “The Haunting of Hill House”
The North Platte Community College Theater Department will present “The Haunting of Hill House” Oct. 29–31 in the McDonald-Belton Theater on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd., North Platte. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30, and 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Based on...
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Phantom Trail Provides Scare For a Good Cause
If ghoulish frights and tasty delights are your thing, the Gothenburg Community Playhouse/Sun Theatre has an event that is sure to be right up your alley. The haunted trail is back - and with a new location and a new name, it promises to be even bigger and better than ever.