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North Platte, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min readHello North Platte! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Whatās next in Commissioner Chris Brunsā DUI case?
- Which schools took top honors near North Platteās big range contest?
- Community rallies to support local mom after heartbreaking twin birth
Also on today's calendar: Dusty's Pumpkin Fest at the Cody's and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
- Monday: Sunny, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Jury trial requested in Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns' DUI case; pretrial set for November (wowt.com) ā A Lincoln County commissioner from North Platte has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor DUI charge and requested a jury trial, with a pretrial hearing set for November 13 in Lincoln County Court. The case is being handled by a special judge and outside prosecutor after local recusals, and the commissioner has been excused from appearing at routine court dates for now. 
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2. State range judging competition near North Platte (northplattebulletin.com) ā A statewide range judging contest brought 484 students and 38 adults to a site northwest of North Platte this week, with local natural resource agencies and the Lincoln County extension office helping host. Teams from Imperial, West Holt, Ansley and others took top honors, but organizers say the real win is studentsā growing pride in Nebraskaās native rangelands and conservation future. Ā Ā Ā
3. Fundraiser for premature baby and family (northplattebulletin.com) ā A local mother, Erika Wyman, is grieving the loss of one twin while keeping constant vigil over her surviving premature son, Atley, who remains in the NICU after being born at just 24 weeks. Friends and the North Platte Bulletin are sharing a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical, travel, and living expenses so the family can focus on healing and supporting Atleyās long recovery. Ā Ā Ā
4. Tren de Aragua jackpotting architect faces trial in Omaha (northplattebulletin.com) ā Residents may recall three ATM jackpotting suspects arrested in North Platte in 2025; federal prosecutors now have an alleged mastermind of the scheme in custody in Omaha. Authorities say he developed malware used to drain ATMs nationwide, including in Nebraska, and he now faces multiple federal charges and a possible decades-long prison sentence if convicted. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around North Platte
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Upcoming Events in
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Disc Golf League ā
CODY PARK, 1601 N Jeffers St, North Platte
9:00 am
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
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Dusty's Pumpkin Fest at the Cody's ā
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte
12:00 pm -
FALL PERFORMANCE ā
PAC
7:00 pm -
7th Volleyball vs. Lexington @ AMS
Adams Middle School North Platte, NE 69101
4:00 pm -
8th Volleyball at Lexington
Adams Middle School North Platte, NE 69101
4:15 pm -
7th Football vs. Lexington @ AMS
Adams Middle School North Platte, NE 69101
4:00 pm -
8th Football at Lexington
Adams Middle School North Platte, NE 69101
4:00 pm -
8th Volleyball at McCook
Adams Middle School North Platte, NE 69101
4:30 pm -
CHOIR CONCERT ā
PAC
7:00 pm -
Drop-In Cornhole League ā
Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 5015 Rodeo Road, North Platte
5:00 pm -
FRESHMAN FOOTBALL VS KEARNEY ā
BAUER FIELD
6:00 pm -
NPHS Football VS Omaha Northwest ā
North Platte High School Bauer Field, North Platte
6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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