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North Platte, Nebraska Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning North Platte! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which North Platte High students earned free MacBooks for top ACT scores?
- How North Platte police swiftly recovered a stolen bike and made arrests
- What the Newberry Village approval means for east North Platte
Also on today's calendar: North Platte 80s Baseball and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. North Platte High students recognized for better test scores (northplattebulletin.com) — North Platte High School is celebrating big gains in ACT performance, with ten students scoring above 30 and many more earning recognition and tech rewards. At a recent academic pep rally, Principal Corey Spotanski credited strong community and donor support for helping nearly two-thirds of juniors complete preparation programs and boost scores across multiple tiers. 
2. Police reports: Stolen bicycle, probation violation (northplattebulletin.com) — North Platte police quickly recovered a reportedly stolen bicycle Friday after spotting a local man riding it nearby, leading to a misdemeanor theft charge. Officers also arrested another North Platte resident for allegedly violating probation tied to a 2025 assault case, with both men now held at the Lincoln County jail.
3. North Platte City Council approves Newberry Village with $1.2 million in TIF (knopnews2.com) — North Platte’s City Council has approved the Newberry Village development in east North Platte, a 247‑unit manufactured home community backed by $1.2 million in tax increment financing. City officials explained how property taxes from the homes and land will be assessed, clarifying which increases in value can be used to repay the TIF bond.
4. Community college to reveal raffle car at custom car show (northplattebulletin.com) — Mid-Plains Community College is unveiling its 2026 raffle car and will sell tickets in North Platte and other MPCC communities, with proceeds supporting automotive scholarships. You can buy $10 tickets at the North Platte campus welcome center starting June 14, and the winning ticket will be drawn Sept. 12 during Colonel Cody’s Cruise Show and Shine at Memorial Park in North Platte.
5. NPCC Releases Rosters for High School All-star Basketball Games (huskeradio.com) — North Platte Community College has set the rosters for its June 6 Black & Gold High School All-Star basketball games, highlighting standout players from western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado. Local fans can watch girls’ and boys’ matchups at Sutherland Public Schools that afternoon. Knights players and coaches will lead the teams, giving the event a strong North Platte connection.
📸 Around North Platte
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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North Platte 80s Baseball →
Armory Park, North Platte
6:30 pm
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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MISS NEBRASKA COMPETITION →
North Platte High School PAC, COMMONS, CHOIR ROOM, BAND ROOM, DRAFTING ROOM, OLD ACTIV
7:00 am -
Ambassador Board Meeting
North Platte Area Chamber 502 S Dewey St, North Platte, NE 69101
12:00 pm -
Ribbon Cutting- Grand Opening for Nichols & Dimes Bookstore
North Platte Area Chamber 1320 S. Cottonwood St. Suite 6 North Platte, NE.
4:00 pm -
North Platte 80s Baseball →
Armory Park, North Platte
6:30 pm -
MISS NEBRASKA COMPETITION →
North Platte High School PAC, COMMONS, CHOIR ROOM, BAND ROOM, DRAFTING ROOM, OLD ACTIV
7:00 am -
North Platte 80s Baseball →
Armory Park, North Platte
6:30 pm -
FOOTBALL OPEN FIELD WORK FOR OFFENSE →
North Platte High School BAUER FIELD
8:15 am
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Monday June 8
📣 North Platte Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Boys - Summer Athletic Performance (Weights)
Hershey Public Schools Hershey High School, 301 S Lincoln Ave, Hershey, NE 69143, USA
6:15 am -
Girls - Summer Athletic Performance (Weights)
Hershey Public Schools Hershey High School, 301 S Lincoln Ave, Hershey, NE 69143, USA
8:00 am -
All Level - Athletic Performance (Weights) Make-Up Date
Hershey Public Schools Hershey High School, 301 S Lincoln Ave, Hershey, NE 69143, USA
7:00 am -
Girls Basketball Open Gym
Hershey Public Schools Hershey, NE 69143
7:00 am
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Monday June 8
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💬 Chatter
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