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North Platte Bulletin
Juniors fall to Kearney at districts
Kearney scored seven runs in the seventh inning as they pulled away from the North Platte Juniors to win 12-2 on Sunday in the Area 7 tournament in Scottsbluff. After their first loss of districts, North Platte (12-21) will next play Grand Island (29-5) in an elimination game on Monday.
North Platte Bulletin
Seniors’ season ends with close loss to Grand Island
The North Platte Great Plains Health Seniors lost 4-3 to Grand Island on Saturday night in the Area 7 tournament. With their second straight loss at districts in Grand Island, the Seniors end their season with a 19-15 record. The No. 1 seed in the tournament, Grand Island (30-9) went...
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Local cowboys and cowgirls gearing up for nationals in Lincoln
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The 78th annual National High School Finals Rodeo is set to take place July 19-25 in Lincoln. Several local athletes punching tickets into the event thanks to strong performances last month at state. Lincoln County will be well represented as Braxten Barner (Hershey) in boys...
North Platte Bulletin
Juniors slug past Hastings to win first game of districts
The North Platte Juniors unleashed an offensive onslaught that Hastings was unable to keep up with Friday as they won their opening game of the Area 7 tournament 12-7 in Scottsbluff. Next, the Juniors (11-20) will play the winner of Twin Cities and Grand Island Pro Team Design on Saturday.
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American Legion Baseball - Area 7 Tournament Opening Day
North Platte Bulletin
Seniors fall to Hastings in opening game of districts
The North Platte Great Plains Health Seniors lost 2-1 to Hastings on Friday in their first game of the Area 7 tournament in Grand Island. The Seniors (19-14) will play the winner of Grand Island Home Federal (29-9) on Saturday in the double elimination tournament. Both North Platte and Hastings...
North Platte Post
Lake Mac Racetrack Hosts Second Year of Live Quarter Horse Racing This Weekend
OGALLALA, Neb. — Quarter Horse racing returns to Lake Mac Racetrack this weekend as the track hosts its second season of live racing on Friday and Saturday. The two-day event will feature eight races, with four races scheduled each day beginning at 3 p.m. Mountain Time. More than $170,000 in total purse money will be awarded during the weekend.
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Johnston, Daly take home allaround titles from Camp Clarke Stampede Rodeo
Jeff Johnston of Thedford and Jennifer Daly of Sutherland won the all-around titles at this year’s Camp Clarke Stampede Rodeo held July 3-4 at the Morrill County Fairgrounds just south of Bridgeport. Johnston took home the men’s all-around buckle sponsored by Kraupie’s Real Estate and Auctioneers after placing in...
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Quarter Horse racing returning to Lake Mac Racetrack
OGALLALA – Quarter Horse racing returns to Lake Mac Racetrack Friday and Saturday July 10-11. The two-day race weekend will feature eight total races, with four races each day beginning at 3 p.m. Mountain Time and will have more than $170,000 in total purse money for the two-day meet.
North Platte Bulletin
Seniors defeat Ogallala after Cheyenne tournament
The North Platte Great Plains Health Seniors scored eight runs in the third inning on Monday to pull away from Ogallala as they won 15-2 on the road. Both teams scored a run each in the first inning before North Platte (15-11) exploded in the third to take command of the game.
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This Beloved Nebraska Golf Course Turns Sandhills Scenery Into One Unforgettable Round
Some golf courses feel like they were drawn onto the land with a ruler. This one feels like the land got the first vote. The fairways roll with the natural shape of the prairie. The wind gets a say. The horizon stays big. Nothing about it feels overly polished or...
North Platte Bulletin
Pickleball glow in the dark tournament set
The North Platte Pickleball Club will be hosting their first ever glow in the dark tournament on July 25. The Dunkin’ In The Dark tournament will use glow balls as it will be played at the Cody Park courts with limited lighting. The tournament will go from 9 p.m.-midnight.
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Broken Bow Spirit 18U Softball Falls to Holdrege and Ties Cozad at Home Triangular
The Broken Bow Spirit 18U softball team hosted Cozad and Holdrege for a triangular Tuesday night at Tyke Arnold Field in Broken Bow. The games were played with a 65 minute hard time limit. Broken Bow and Cozad went back and forth in game one. The game was tied 5-5...
North Platte Bulletin
Local pool team qualifies for world championships
The Regulators out of the Eagles Club in North Platte will advance to the American Poolplayers Association9-Ball World Pool Championship in Las Vegas after winning one of three spots available at the Western Nebraska APA 9-Ball World Qualifier held at Eagles Club in North Platte. Members of The Regulators are...
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SkillsUSA team returns to North Platte with national honors
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte Catholic Schools’ SkillsUSA team returned from the national competition with multiple medals, including a third-place finish, and team members say the experience capped months of work and preparation. Dimitri Pettit said the team placed third at the national level, the first time...
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Two longtime NEBRASKAland Days supporters were recognized during the 2026 Buffalo Bill Rodeo
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Organizers at the PRCA Buffalo Bill Rodeo paused between the final two performances of the 2026 event to recognize two longtime community members for their service and commitment. The Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee presented Butch Lehmkuler with the 2026 Trail Boss Award. The Trail Boss...
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Nebraska cowboy wins third title at Buffalo Bill Rodeo
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — North Platte suits Garrett Shadbolt just fine. For the third time in the last six years, the Merriman, Neb., cowboy has won the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. His score of 87.5 points on the first night of rodeo, June 17, held through the field of 27 of bareback riders to best the field and win the buckle.
North Platte Bulletin
Trego receives top rodeo award
Gary M. Trego has been selected Friday as the recipient of the 2026 Dale Studley Award, one of the Nebraskaland Days organization’s highest honors recognizing individuals who exemplify the values of leadership, service, western. heritage, and community commitment. Born in North Platte and raised on a ranch north of...
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Former Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook meets fans at Buffalo Bill Rodeo
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -Former Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook made an appearance at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo Friday evening. He spent time signing autographs and taking pictures with fans before the rodeo began. Fans brought items to be signed, including volleyballs, shirts, and boots. Dan Halligan, a Husker fan,...