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North Platte Post
Homecoming Performance: Long road back leads to fast start for Nebraska cowboy at Buffalo Bill Rodeo; First Night Results
North Platte, Neb. (June 17, 2026) – The man who owns the arena record at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte has taken the lead in the bareback riding after the first night of rodeo action. Garrett Shadbolt scored 87.5 points on the horse named Sweet Tequila, who...
North Platte Post
🎙️From Shadowing a Hero to Sharing the Mic: Meet Buffalo Bill Rodeo Announcer Garrison Allen
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Long before he ever stepped into an announcer stand, Garrison Allen was just a kid sitting in the stands at rodeos, watching the action unfold in the arena and focusing on one person in particular. "I always thought the announcer was so cool," Allen said....
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Night two of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo featured top competitors finishing strong
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The Buffalo Bill Rodeo held night two action at Wild West Arena in North Platte. Carson Hildre of Velva, N.D., won the bareback riding with 81.5 points on Championship Rodeo’s Big Show. Daxtyn Feild of Roosevelt, Utah, finished second with 78.5 points.
North Platte Bulletin
80s salvage split in doubleheader against Blackwell Flycatchers
This season, so far, has not gone as the North Platte 80s hoped or thought. They desperately needed a win in the second game of their home doubleheader against the Blackwell (Okla.) Flycatchers on Tuesday after losing the first game, 4-2. In the second game, the 80s finished strong after...
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Samantha Starritt crowned 2026 Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -The 2026 Miss Nebraska Rodeo competition wraps up this week, and the first night of coronation concluded with a new teen title holder. Two contestants competed for the teen title. Before the crown was given out, rodeo queens from surrounding states and the Miss Nebraska Rodeo contestants spoke and introduced themselves.
North Platte Bulletin
Buffalo Bill Rodeo racers: Love of sport sustains old & young
Two Lincoln County cowgirls will compete at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. The oldest, Gayle White, has been running barrels longer than the youngest, Bailey Bell, has been alive. White, who lives near Dickens, and Bell, who lives near Hershey, are barrel racers. One is at the beginning of her career, and the other, towards the end.
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Buffalo Bill Rodeo to host Husker legend
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Husker fans will have a chance to meet coaching legend John Cook at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo Friday and Saturday. Organizers say Cook will take part in an autograph signing and meet-and-greet before both nights of the rodeo. John Cook is one of the most...
North Platte Post
🎙️Five Miss Rodeo Nebraska Contestants Share Their Stories Ahead of Competition
As NebraskaLand Days gets underway in North Platte, five contestants competing for the Miss Rodeo Nebraska title stopped by the studio to discuss their backgrounds, community involvement and what the opportunity to represent Nebraska's rodeo industry would mean to them. This year's competition features one of the largest contestant fields...
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Cowgirls chase Cheyenne Berths at Buffalo Bill Rodeo
For barrel racers, breakaway ropers, the road to Cheyenne passes through North Platte. North Platte, Neb. — One way to get to Cheyenne, Wyo., is through North Platte, Neb. Not literally, but the winning barrel racer and breakaway roper in North Platte at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo will win a spot at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
North Platte Bulletin
80s bullpen falters against Trinidad Triggers
The Trinidad Triggers scored a combined 10 runs in the sixth and seventh innings as they defeated the North Platte 80s 13-10 at Bill Wood Field. Trinidad took the lead in the first inning when Keaton Fisher sacrificed himself with a ground ball to second base to drive in a run.
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Chadron Seniors Take Wild Win at Ogallala
The Chadron Platte Valley Bank American Legion Post 12 seniors began their annual College World Series trip Thursday with a stop in Ogallala. A wild night that saw a seven inning game extended to nine saw Chadron take a 12-11 win. The top of the first saw Chadron bring in...
North Platte Bulletin
Buffalo Bill Rodeo volunteers bring rodeo to life
Pro rodeo is a professional sport, with $24 million in payouts to rodeo athletes across the nation. Yet nearly every one of the 700 PRCA rodeos in the nation is a stand-alone event, produced in a community with a group of local volunteers who give of their time, with no pay, because they love the sport.
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North Platte juniors and seniors come up short to Kearney in home legion contests
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Post 163 baseball teams come up short on Tuesday night to Kearney. The seniors contest saw Kearney earn a 10-4 come from behind win over North Platte Great Plains Health. North Platte came out of the gates strong taking a 2-0 lead after one inning. But Kearney answered with key runs down the stretch to seal the win. North Platte falls to 2-4 on the season and will look to rebound on Thursday against Grand Island Home Federal.
North Platte Bulletin
Sweet Saloon: Pre-orders start Wed. June 10
On June 10, North Platte Community College volleyball team will begin accepting pre-orders for Sweet Saloon cinnamon rolls — a Nebraskaland Days tradition. The Sweet Saloon is a fundraiser for Knights volleyball. It’s hosted every year in conjunction with the official state celebration. “We always enjoy doing Sweet...
North Platte Bulletin
Juniors go 1-3 at tournament in Kearney
The North Platte Junior Legion baseball team went 1-3 in a tournament at Kearney on Friday-Sunday. The Juniors (3-8) began the tournament with a 9-8 loss to Omaha Westview on Friday. North Platte scored six runs in the second inning to take a 6-1 lead. But Westview scored eight unanswered...
North Platte Post
Labor of love: Buffalo Bill Rodeo committee volunteers bring rodeo to life
North Platte, Neb. –June 8, 2026 – Pro rodeo is a professional sport, with $24 million in payouts to rodeo athletes across the nation. Yet nearly every one of the 700 PRCA rodeos in the nation is a stand-alone event, produced in its community with a group of local volunteers who give of their time, with no pay, because they love the sport.
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North Platte powerlifting teams compete at world championships
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte High School powerlifting team wrapped up the season at the International Drug Free Powerlifting Association Student and University World Championships in Tampa, Florida. Both boys and girls teams had championship performances. On the girls side, all the athletes placed in the top...