🌱 Will your North Platte property end up on the city’s new violation list?

Hello North Platte! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Will your North Platte property end up on the city’s new violation list?
• How new sponsorships could lower recreation costs for North Platte families.
• How fast will North Platte’s new Fremont Slough trail be built?

Also on today's calendar: Community Fishing Night and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Warmer; fog in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hazy sun, temps: high: 92, low: 63.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. City to publish list of owners of unkept property (northplattebulletin.com) — North Platte property owners could soon see their names and addresses posted online if they ignore repeated code-violation notices for weeds, junk vehicles, or other unsafe conditions. City council approved creating a public list after a second notice, aiming to boost transparency and compliance while debating whether the approach fairly pressures violators or risks public shaming.
   

2. North Platte council approves naming rights, sponsorship framework for recreation facilities (knopnews2.com) — North Platte’s City Council has approved a new naming-rights and sponsorship program to help fund long-term maintenance at the recreation center and provide scholarships for residents who can’t afford membership fees. Corporate sponsorship dollars will be managed through the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation, with plans to grow a multimillion-dollar maintenance fund over the next decade. City officials will oversee 10-year sponsorship terms and scholarship guidelines.
   

3. North Platte City Council approves Fremont Slough trail (knopnews2.com) — North Platte residents will soon see a new paved trail loop and pedestrian bridge built around the Fremont Slough along South Buffalo Bill Avenue, fully funded by expiring federal grant dollars. City council approved a $319,916.70 contract with Paulson Inc., but the contractor must finish by September 3 to keep the funding, a tight timeline local trail advocates still welcomed enthusiastically.
   

4. NDOT, Lieutenant Governor Celebrate 2026 Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship Recipients and First Scholarship Graduates (chadronradio.com) — A Nebraska Department of Transportation scholarship program is helping students statewide, including graduate Dylan Kreiling of North Platte, move into high-demand transportation and technical careers. The Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship covers major education costs, offers paid internships, and has already led several graduates into full-time NDOT jobs, with new application windows opening this fall and next spring.
   

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📸 Around North Platte

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Platte

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• Rail Days: Whistle Stop Kidz Zone →
  D & N Event Center, 501 E Walker Rd, North Platte
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 7

• Ambassador Classic Golf Tournament
  North Platte Area Chamber River's Edge Golf Club North Platte, NE
• Business After Hours
  North Platte Area Chamber 1249 Homestead Road
  5:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Community Fishing Night →
  Iron Horse Park, 2901 S Jeffers St, North Platte
  6:00 pm

Sunday August 9

• North Platte Rail Days: Pancake Feed →
  D & N Event Center, 501 E Walker Rd, North Platte
  9:00 am

Monday August 10

• Madison Open House
  Madison Middle School North Platte, NE 69101
  5:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Chamber & Development Board Meeting
  North Platte Area Chamber 502 S Dewey St, North Platte, NE 69101
  12:00 pm
• Ambassador General Membership Meeting
  North Platte Area Chamber 502 S Dewey St, North Platte, NE 69101
  7:30 pm

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📣 North Platte Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 11

• Hot Dog Social
  Maxwell Public Schools , NE, USA
  4:00 pm
• Shot Clinic
  Hayes Center Secondary School Hayes Center, NE 69032
  4:00 pm
• PK-6 Back to School Night
  Sutherland Public Schools Sutherland High School South Gym
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 19

• Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling →
  Elks Lodge #2250 - Cozad, 820 J St, Cozad
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wilkinson Companies posted a job opening for Housekeeping Part Time | Best Western Plus in North Platte. Apply here.
• Walgreens posted a job opening for Shift Lead in North Platte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Platte here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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