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North Platte, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Where to honor veterans today in North Platte and Hershey
  • How $4.2 million in school payments missed North Platte board review
  • Who should shape data center growth? Lincoln County representative weighs in

Also on today's calendar: Drop-In Cornhole League and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with plenty of sun, temps: high: 58, low: 30.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Veterans Day ceremonies set in North Platte, Hershey (northplattebulletin.com) — North Platte honors veterans today with a 2 p.m. ceremony at America's 20th Century Veterans Memorial, followed by presentations of 10 Quilts of Valor. The annual parade starts at 4 p.m. on downtown Dewey Street, while Hershey's evening program features dinner and guest speaker Sen. Mike Jacobson.
   

2. NP school board looks at unexamined payments (northplattebulletin.com) — North Platte's school board approved about $4.2 million in previously unreviewed payments Monday after residents uncovered gaps in district spending reports. Administrators said reporting dates left 751 checks out of board review during 2025–26. Members discussed tighter oversight, including twice-monthly reviews, but made no decision on that change.
   

3. Lincoln County representative emphasizes local control in Nebraska data center discussions (sandhillspost.com) — Lincoln County representative Micaela Wuehler is pressing for counties to retain a voice in the size and type of data centers built in their communities. Following a state task force meeting, she highlighted differences in infrastructure, agriculture and natural resources, saying appropriately sized projects can work with clear rules and accountability.
   

4. Nebraska Auctioneer Awarded Top Honors at World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifier (americanagnetwork.com) — The auctioneer who sells cattle Tuesdays at North Platte Stockyards has won his first World Livestock Auctioneer Championship qualifier. Seth Schneider of Hershey led the California competition and advances to the semifinals in Galt. His childhood trips to Ogallala's sale barn helped inspire the career he now pursues.
   

5. Community Connections holds Operation Christmas Card event for deployed troops (knopnews2.com) — Volunteers at the North Platte Senior Center packed care packages and wrote Christmas cards to help deployed service members feel remembered during the holidays. Community Connections aims to send 300 packages this season, pairing support for troops with opportunities for young people to practice writing and learn about military families' sacrifices.
   

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  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in North Platte. Apply here.
  • footprint Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in North Platte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Platte here.

Ok North Platte! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in North Platte

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in North Platte

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.