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North Platte school board approves meal price increase for 2026-27
The North Platte Public School Board has approved a five-cent increase in breakfast and lunch prices for the 2026-27 school year.
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North Platte students earn national honors at FCCLA competition
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte High School students brought home national honors at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America competition. Bella Harwager placed second in Hospitality Services. Don Nino Mina placed seventh in Skill Challenge: Impromptu Speaking. He also competed in the Sports Nutrition STAR Event and earned a silver medal.
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Nebraska Department of Labor Invites Lexington Workers to Rapid Response Layoff Services Event at Central Community College
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) is inviting individuals who are experiencing a layoff to attend an upcoming Rapid Response session designed to connect Nebraskans with essential support, resources, and guidance. The event will support Tyson workers whose employment is ending and is open to all workers experiencing a layoff.
North Platte Bulletin
School budget: Less revenue, more costs
A projected decline of more than $1.5 million in state aid dominated discussion Thursday as the North Platte public school board of education began considering the groundwork of the 2026-27 budget. The board met in its Committee of the Whole / work session format. Acting Superintendent Damon McDonald said the...
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11 students complete nearly year-long program to become licensed practical nurses
North Platte Bulletin
Garrick on school board: Budget process is reversed
Your local taxing authorities do have the ability to, and I believe *should* aim to lower your property tax levy proportionately to the increase you see in your valuations. Doing so would maintain a “flat” budget. So if the property tax base (the valuation of all the property...
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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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Brady Public Schools honored with statewide career education award
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Brady Public Schools has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Nebraska Career Education Outstanding Middle School Program Award, a statewide recognition honoring achievement in career and technical education. The award recognizes middle schools that offer innovative, high-quality career education opportunities while aligning instruction...
North Platte Post
MPCC to Honor 2026 Licensed Practical Nursing Graduates June 26
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Mid-Plains Community College will celebrate its 2026 Licensed Practical Nursing graduates during a pinning ceremony on Friday, June 26. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. in the McDonald-Belton Theater on MPCC's North Platte campus and will recognize students completing the college's Licensed Practical Nursing program.
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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...
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North Platte Catholic Schools fundraising campaign reaches $3.5 million goal
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -A fundraising campaign for North Platte Catholic Schools reached its $3.5 million goal. The Founded on Excellence campaign raised funds to increase teachers’ salaries and upgrade flooring and other facilities at McDaid Elementary and St. Pats High School. Officials said giving back to staff was...
North Platte Post
North Platte Student Joins Nebraska's Next Generation of Biomedical Researchers
Nebraska Institutional Development Award Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence program welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students from across Nebraska in May. In late May, the Nebraska Institutional Development Award Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (NE-INBRE) program welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students from across Nebraska as they embark on their summer research experience.
North Platte Bulletin
School board negotiates pay agreement with teachers’ aides
The North Platte Public school board reviewed budget, policy, and handbooks Monday, and also approved a new pay agreement with teachers’ aides. The board unanimously approved a one-year agreement with the district’s paraprofessionals (teachers’ aides) for next school year. Board President Emily Garrick said negotiations included several notable changes. Good Friday was added as a paid holiday, and the rate of pay increased.
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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.
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North Platte school board approves para educator incentives
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Public Schools Board reviewed and approved updates to the paraeducator negotiated agreement, including new incentives aimed at supporting and retaining staff. Under the agreement, paraeducator substitutes will continue to be paid according to the district’s paraeducator hourly rate and will also receive...
North Platte Post
MPCC announces Spring 2026 President’s List
A total of 150 students qualified for the President’s List during the 2026 spring semester at Mid-Plains Community College. To make the list, each student had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours in college-level courses and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or greater on a 4.0 scale. The qualifiers were:
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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...