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This Nebraska Trading Post Holds A Hand-Carved Wild West Show With 20,000 Tiny Figures
Somewhere along a Nebraska interstate exit sits a low log building with a stockade fence, the kind of stop you assume sells keychains and cold soda and nothing more. Inside, past the polished rocks and the leather goods, a glass case runs long enough to hold an entire miniature frontier, and every half hour it starts moving.
North Platte Post
Women’s golf finish third at home meet
North Platte, Neb. – The North Platte Community College women’s golf team finished third at its home meet, competing across two courses over two days and posting a team score of 226-over par. “I’m really pleased with the way our girls’ team competed,” head coach Mitch Carter said....
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Homecoming parade, pep rally kick off festivities in North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte Public Schools kicked off its homecoming festivities Tuesday night. The homecoming parade and community pep rally took place downtown, bringing out students, athletes, teachers and families for a night of school spirit. The booster club said the event gives the community a chance...
gothenburgleader.com
Sics Betters Score to Lead Swedes’ Golf Team
The Gothenburg girls’ golf team had their third outing of the 2026 season on Thursday, Sept. 3, when they traveled to Grand Island to compete in the Grand Island Central Catholic tournament. Played at the familiar Indianhead Golf Course, Lily Sics led the Swedes, shooting a 120, four strokes...
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This Massive Nebraska Bookstore Has More Than 50,000 Books To Dig Through
Fifty thousand books is enough to make a quick browse unrealistic. Shelves stretch in every direction and the real danger is losing track of why you came in. This Nebraska bookstore gives readers the kind of old-school treasure hunt that online shopping cannot really reproduce. You might arrive looking for...
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Continuing Coverage: Receding shores at Lake McConaughy reveal submerged cattle shipping hub
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - As severe drought conditions upstream continue to drain Lake McConaughy, the retreating shoreline has exposed the ruins of a historic pioneer town—uncovering decades-old family memories and legendary community tales. Nebraska’s largest reservoir is sitting below 23% capacity. While the low water has put paved...
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Gallery: Cozad Haymakers defeat Kearney Catholic, 45-7
COZAD — The Cozad Haymakers defeated the Kearney Catholic Stars, 45-7, on Friday, Sept. 4. Cozad used a strong ground game and explosive offense in the first half to pull away from the Stars. The Haymakers scored a touchdown on four of their first five drives, while Kearney Catholic struggled to contain Cozad’s rushing attack and keep pace offensively.
gothenburgleader.com
Callaway is the Place to be Labor Day Weekend
This weekend marks what has traditionally become the last week of summer - Labor Day weekend. The long holiday weekend is also a special time for the community of Callaway, as hundreds of people come to town for the annual Callaway Kite Flight. This weekend, colorful kites of all shapes and sizes will fill the air east of town over Foster Smith Field for the 35th year.
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Gallery: KCHS softball shuts out Lexington, 11-0
KEARNEY — The Kearney Catholic softball team continued its strong start to the season Tuesday, shutting out Lexington 11-0. The Stars struck first with two runs in the opening inning, taking advantage of early walks. Kearney Catholic then broke the game open in the second, scoring seven runs with two outs behind a combination of patient at-bats and timely hitting.
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Visit North Platte approves $25,149 grant for church roof at history museum
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Visit North Platte’s Board of Directors approved $25,149 to replace the roof on the Trinity Lutheran Church at the Lincoln County Historical Museum. Curator Jim Griffin requested the Improvement Fund Grant to replace the church’s worn wood shingles — including on the bell tower....
North Platte Post
NPCC and NPCP Announce Auditions for 2026-27 Musical Season
The North Platte Community Playhouse and North Platte Community College are teaming up once again for the 2026-27 musical season and are inviting performers of all ages and experience levels to audition for three upcoming productions. Open auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, You’re a Good Man, Charlie...
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Wellfleet Fall Festival set for September 11-12
WELLFLEET, Neb. (KOLN) - A two-day community celebration in Wellfleet is coming up that features a ranch rodeo, a trail ride, a parade, and horse racing down Main Street. The parade will be held on Main Street at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, followed by a free barbecue. Coder said the barbecue fed more than 600 people last year. He said the beef served is local.
North Platte Bulletin
Music on the Bricks: Good weather, Miss Nebraska, Jim Rice, L&T highlight 14th edition
The 14th edition of the end-of-summer evening of Music on the Bricks returned to downtown North Platte on Dewey St. on Saturday evening, Aug. 22. The weather could not have been better, with the temperature in low 80s and an 8-10 mph breeze that was quieted in the shade of downtown buildings.
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Gothenburg’s ‘Livin’ Out Loud’ festival presses on after storms destroy stage
GOTHENBURG, Neb. (KSNB) - Severe storms moving through central Nebraska Friday night left organizers of a major local music festival scrambling after high winds completely destroyed their stage. The Todd Becker Foundation’s annual “Livin’ Out Loud” family event was scheduled to take place Saturday, August 15, at Lake Helen in...
North Platte Post
🎙️Maxwell Volunteer Fire Department Brings Bull Riding Extravaganza Back Saturday
Listen to the full interview on our Kubota Podcast. The Maxwell Volunteer Fire Department is bringing bull riding, mutton busting and live music back to the community this weekend with the second annual Bull Riding Extravaganza. The event is set for Saturday, August 15, at 7 p.m. on the football...
North Platte Bulletin
Music on the Bricks set Saturday, Aug. 22
The end-of-summer evening of Music on the Bricks will return to downtown North Platte on Dewey St. on Saturday evening, Aug. 22. Music on the Bricks features top musicians in the area in a family-friendly setting, with easy-going admission prices, games for kids, and the relaxed, congenial atmosphere of the downtown Canteen District.
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Rodeo queen turns loss into literature, children’s book headed to every North Platte elementary school
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A Hershey native and college student has published a children’s book that is now headed to every elementary school in North Platte after a local philanthropic organization stepped in to purchase copies. Calie Troyer, who holds the titles of 2026 Miss Cherry County Rodeo...
North Platte Post
🎙️Prairie Arts Center Showcases New Exhibits, Expanded Ceramics Classes This August
Listen to the full interview on our Kubota Podcast. The Prairie Arts Center is welcoming August with a lineup of new art exhibits, expanded ceramics classes and continued opportunities for the public to explore local art, shop unique gifts and rent event spaces. Executive Director Holly Carlini said the center...
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Picturesque, rugged Bayside Golf Club closes trip to Nebraska
BRULE, Neb. – The final stop on my solo trek across southern Nebraska came at Bayside Golf Club, an 18-hole family-owned course that overlooks Lake McConaughy. It was also the most interesting course I played and one that is not for the faint of heart. Designers Dan Axland and Dave Proctor found a rugged piece of property and somehow turned it into a challenging, and at times frustrating, golf course that winds across the hilly countryside.
North Platte Bulletin
Visit North Platte donates to Buffalo Bill farewell sculpture
The North Platte/Lincoln County visitor’s bureau has approved a $25,000 grant that will go toward a life-size sculpture depicting Buffalo Bill’s Last Farewell. The large sculpture is expected to cost $250,000. It will be a life-size replica of Ted Long’s “Buffalo Bill’s Last Farewell,” paying tribute not only to Buffalo Bill’s legacy, but also to Ted Long’s; both of whom have strong ties to the North Platte community.