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School district credit card charges: Bars, amusement parks, & placing a sports bet or two

The furor over higher property taxes in recent months has motivated some patrons of the North Platte school district to dig for more information about the district’s credit card charges. The more they look, the more concerned they get. They find thousands of dollars in questionable expenses. One of...

North Platte, NE · 5d
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The Nebraska Steakhouse Where Ranchers Have Ordered The Same Hand-Cut Prime Rib Since 1956

A small-town bar in Nebraska serves giant homemade cookies right next to its prime rib. That pairing alone made me sit up a little straighter. The beef gets most of the glory here. Ribeye, chicken fried steak, and a hefty steak sandwich all share the spotlight with that famous prime rib.

Brady, NE · 8d
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Inbox: Gambling brings devastating consequences to vulnerable

Every day, we walk alongside individuals and families striving to overcome poverty, addiction, and crisis. While there are many factors that contribute to homelessness and financial hardship, we know that gambling can have devastating consequences for some of our most vulnerable neighbors. We are working to give a voice to...

North Platte, NE · 14d

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Hotel bookings up ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance’s arrival

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Vice President J.D. Vance has not yet arrived in North Platte, but his planned visit is already filling area hotels. Hotels in the area report reservations are up ahead of Thursday’s event. A hotel manager said the hotel cannot share much information, citing security...

North Platte, NE · 17d
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Pheasant Hunters Have Fueled Up On Homemade Pie At This Sandhills Nebraska Cafe Every Fall Since 1952

Raisin meringue pie. That’s the slice that keeps turning up on the menu talk at one small-town cafe, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Most bakeries quietly retired raisin pie decades ago, yet here it still holds its ground. The pie case is only part of the...

Custer County, NE · 16d

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This Nebraska Quilt Shop Packs In So Many Designer Fabrics That A Quick Stop Isn’t Enough

One quilter planned an overnight stay around a single fabric shop. That shop sits in western Nebraska, and the detour apparently made perfect sense. The shelves carry Tilda, Charlie Harper, Figo, Cotton and Steel, and Ryan Blakely prints. There’s extra-wide minky, stacks of flannel, and wool project kits waiting their turn.

North Platte, NE · 18d

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Gracie Thomas earns top-five finish as NCTA Ranch Horse Team puts learning into practice

CURTIS, Neb. — For Gracie Thomas, success in the show arena comes alongside a commitment to showing up in the classroom. The Agricultural Business major from Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska, earned fourth overall in the Collegiate Novice All-Around at the CSU Silver Jubilee, held October 16–18. Riding Who Whizbubadoe, Thomas finished among the top ten in all four disciplines against collegiate riders representing two-year and four-year institutions.

Curtis, NE · 15d

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Alcohol compliance checks held in several Nebraska counties

Buffalo County, NE · 16d

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There Aren’t Many Places To Eat On This Lonely Nebraska Highway, But This One Is Worth The Stop

Three local families teamed up to open a restaurant at a lonely highway junction, and then they renovated it largely by themselves. That kind of story makes me hungry before I even see a menu. The kitchen turns out smoked prime rib, chicken fried steak, and a Swiss mushroom burger....

Nebraska · 20d

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Legacy Zone opens in North Platte

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte’s newest hangout for kids held its grand opening Friday. Legacy Zone features an air track sports court, an indoor playground, a toddler play area and a sensory room. Owner Janna Ryan said it’s a dream years in the making, built to keep...

North Platte, NE · 21d

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This Overlooked Nebraska Recreation Area Has Canyon Trails Tucked Away Among The Cornfields

A canyon lake sits a few miles behind a wall of cornfields, and one camper had the whole campground to themselves on a Monday night. That alone made me sit up. The tent sites sit almost surrounded by water. The trails wind out to bluffs and cliffs. After dark, the...

Nebraska · 21d

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Gallery: Pride of the Minuteman Marching Band’s Homecoming Performance

LEXINGTON — The Pride of the Minuteman Marching Band put on their Homecoming performance of their show “Prince of Thieves,” prior to the football game against Beatrice. The band typically performs at halftime but moved their performance to allow for the crowing of the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen.

Lincoln, NE · 21d

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Gallery: 2026 Lexington Homecoming Parade, Pep Rally

LEXINGTON — The 2026 Lexington Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally was held during the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 16. Following the Lexington Police Department and the carriers of the Stars and Stripes, the Lexington Middle School marching band provided the tunes. A downtown pep rally was held for the community.

Lexington, NE · 21d

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KNOP-TV investing in Downtown North Platte with new studio in the Canteen District

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - KNOP-TV announced it will relocate its studio to Parkade Plaza at 227 E. 6th Street in downtown North Platte’s Canteen District. Gray Media says the move reflects continued investment in KNOP-TV, its staff and the North Platte community the station has served since it first went on the air in December 1958.

North Platte, NE · 22d

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Mid-Plains United Way Chili Cook-Off Raises Nearly $6,000 for Local Programs

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Nearly $6,000 was raised and more than 500 food items were collected during the 31st annual FNBO/Mid-Plains United Way Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 9 in North Platte. The event brought together nearly 20 chili teams and offered more than 30 varieties of chili for attendees...

North Platte, NE · 25d

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Jacobson at the Legislature: Art show, cattle, Serve Nebraska awards

I was pleased to be able to spend some time in North Platte this week, both catching up on work at the bank and attending events. One of my duties this week was to visit with those who attended the opening of the Sheldon Statewide: Hyphen America exhibit at the Prairie Arts Center.

North Platte, NE · 25d

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New climbing wall to open soon at Rec Center

The climbing wall at the North Platte Rec Center will open Monday, Oct. 19, city officials announced Friday. The wall will offer top‑rope climbing and Nebraska’s first‑ever Kinetix Towers for climbers. To begin, the climbing gacility will only be open during scheduled times for one‑on‑one instruction and...

North Platte, NE · 25d

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8 Nebraska Places Where Beginners Ride Horseback Through Real Pasture Or Bluff Country

In the 1930s, the U.S. Olympic equestrian team trained on Nebraska soil. Today, a total beginner can saddle up on that same ground with a wrangler leading the way. That detail stopped me cold. I love that some of the most storied horse country in the state is open to people who have never held a set of reins.

Nebraska · 28d