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North Platte races to a pair of wins at the Sidney Invite
SIDNEY -- Hillside Golf Course is used to hosting major athletic events, but had to switch things up a bit on Wednesday afternoon. The Sidney Invite for cross country was hosted on the course, combining great views and soft grass with fast running. And no school handled the conditions better than North Platte.
North Platte Bulletin
Friday LIVE highlights art, theater in North Platte
Music and conversations about western Nebraska’s arts scene took center stage Wednesday evening when Nebraska Public Media recorded “Friday LIVE” at North Platte’s historic Fox Theater. About 70 people attended the Oct. 7 recording, which featured pianist Jim Fischer, the Blackwood Creek Pickers, and interviews about...
North Platte Bulletin
Nebraska public radio to record live show in North Platte
Nebraska Public Media will record an episode of its arts and entertainment radio show at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Fox Theatre/. The show, called “Friday LIVE,” will air at 10 a.m. the following Friday, Oct. 9. The Fox Theater is at 301 E. Fifth...
North Platte Bulletin
High school theater students present Long Joan Silver
The North Platte Hill School drama department brought pirates to the most landlocked state in the United States with the play, Long Joan Silver. Directors Carolyn Cline and Brittany McDaniel retell the classic story of Treasure Island with an all-female pirate crew, bringing more humor and heart to the story.
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This Nebraska Town Preserves A Log Cabin That Once Served As A Pony Express Station
A quick stop to stretch our legs in central Nebraska turned into an hour we still talk about. Inside a small park sits a weathered log cabin where young riders once swapped horses and raced mail across the frontier. It looks modest from the curb, but the walls hold stories...
North Platte Post
Allie Jones Named The Post's North Platte High School Athlete of the Week
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — North Platte High School golfer Allie Jones is being recognized as the latest North Platte High School Athlete of the Week after a season highlighted by hard work, consistency and a new personal best. Jones recently shot a 75 at the Ogallala Girls Golf Invite,...
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North Platte Bulletin
Nu-Blu to bring bluegrass to Fox Theater
North Carolina-based Nu-Blu, has quickly established themselves as one of the top acoustic acts in the music industry, and they will perform at North Platte’s Fox Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Led by husband and wife, Daniel (guitar, vocals) and Carolyn Routh (bass, vocals), Nu-Blu delivers...
North Platte Bulletin
North Platte musician celebrating 50 years in the business
Award-winning entertainer Jim Calhoun of North Platte will celebrate his 50-year musical career with a pot-luck dinner and free dance on Saturday evening, Oct. 10 at the Lincoln Highway RV Park. The park is located at 4685 W. Rodeo Road in North Platte, across the highway from the Lincoln County...
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Hershey cruises to victory at Bridgeport Golf Invitational
BRIDGEPORT -- The Bridgeport High School Golf Invitational had a lot of drama. Just not when it came to determining the winner. Hershey won with a final score of 439, nearly 40 strokes ahead of the next closest team. Bridgeport finished in second with a score of 475, eking out a one-stroke advantage over third-place Kimball. Mitchell, Bayard, Garden County and Perkins County also participated, but didn't bring enough players to tally a team score.
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This Nebraska Used Bookstore Has So Many Books It Takes Days To Explore Them All
I only meant to kill twenty minutes on a Nebraska downtown street, and I figured a small bookstore would do the trick. The front looked plain, the kind of shop you walk past without a second glance. Inside, one room led to another, then another, until I lost track of...
North Platte Post
Sandhills Smoke Show brings championship barbecue and live music to North Platte this weekend
North Platte will be filled with the smell of barbecue and the sound of country music this weekend as the Sandhills Smoke Show BBQ takes over Pals Brewing Company. The two-day event is set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26, and will feature a Kansas City Barbeque Society Master Series competition, a $7,000 prize pool, public barbecue sales and live music.
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Bartruff Selected For National FFA Band
Kathryn Bartruff, a member of the Gothenburg FFA chapter, will be on stage and in the spotlight Oct. 21-24, during the 2026 National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Kathryn, a junior and daughter of Kim Farr, has been selected to play the clarinet in the National FFA Band. Bartruff...
North Platte Bulletin
NE Pride-Sweet Adelines to perform
The Nebraska Pride Sweet Adeline Chorus will present their 2026 fall concert, “From Sea to Shining Sea,” at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27. The concert will be held at the North Platte Episcopal Church of Our Savior, 203 W. Fourth St. They will celebrate the 250th anniversary...
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A Wooden Carousel Carved In 1910 Still Gives Rides Inside This Nebraska Park
Somewhere in western Nebraska, past the gas stations and the drive-thru signs, there’s a park where a band organ starts playing and two dozen hand-carved wooden horses begin to turn. The building around them looks plain from the parking lot, which is exactly why so many people driving Interstate 80 never stop.
North Platte Bulletin
Overpass display entertains passersby with creative decor
There is a makeshift art display for public enjoyment set up by the overpass of N. Poplar St. set up by Tom Oberg, who lives next door. Oberg has been collecting new pieces for five years, starting with a horse and eventually a Harley motorcycle. In time, the collection grew to over a dozen pieces.
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Lancer Golf Teams Sweep North Platte Community College Tournament
North Platte, NE (RELEASE) September 16th, 2026 — The Eastern Wyoming College Lancer golf teams turned in strong performances at the North Platte Community College tournament, Sept. 10-11, with both the men’s and women’s teams finishing atop the team leaderboard. The Lancer men won the tournament with...