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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! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- North Platte Police probe inmate’s death after medical emergency at county jail
- See how Jaycee Hall just got a fresh new look
- How a North Platte vote could cut Nebraska deer permits in half
Also on today's calendar: Buffalo Bill Rodeo and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny, breezy and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Breezy and not as warm, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
- Sunday: Cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Man Dies in Lincoln County Detention Center (huskeradio.com) — North Platte Police are investigating after a 48-year-old Lincoln County jail inmate was found unresponsive in his cell and later died at a Colorado hospital. Life-saving efforts began at the jail, and the case will go to the Lincoln County Attorney and a grand jury, with no further details released until that review ends. 
2. Jaycee Hall renovations aim to revitalize North Platte community gathering space (knopnews2.com) — Jaycee Hall on North Platte’s north side just received a major exterior facelift, including new siding and landscaping, thanks to volunteers and the Jaycees. Members hope the upgrades boost pride in the north side and keep the hall thriving as a central gathering spot for community meetings and events for years to come.
3. Nebraska Game and Parks considers cutting antlered deer permits amid 50% population drop (3newsnow.com) — State wildlife officials are meeting in North Platte on Friday to vote on cutting antlered deer permits from two to one, responding to a roughly 40–50% statewide deer decline since 2019. The change could mean 13,000 fewer permits next season, and hunters are divided over whether it will help rebuild Nebraska’s herd.
4. Rain welcome, drought continues (northplattebulletin.com) — Recent rains have brought some relief to drought-stricken western Nebraska, with the National Weather Service in North Platte noting May totals still far below normal. Gov. Jim Pillen is seeking federal disaster designations for counties including Lincoln, aiming to help ranchers and communities recover from devastating wildfires and severe feed shortages.
📸 Around North Platte
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Upcoming Events in
North Platte
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★ Featured events ★
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Canteen CruiseFest →
Double Dips Ice Creamery - Canteen District, 522 N Dewey St, North Platte
9:00 am
Sunday June 14
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Other local events
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BAND LEADERSHIP TEAM TRAINING FOR BAND
North Platte High School BAND ROOM
8:00 am -
City Council Meeting
North Platte Area Chamber City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. The meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 211 West Third Street.
5:30 pm -
GIRLS HS BB CAMP →
North Platte High School DAWG HOUSE
7:30 am -
Kids Costume Parade with NEland Days & Hostesses
North Platte Area Chamber Westfield Shopping Center
10:00 am -
Buffalo Bill Rodeo →
Wild West Arena, 2400 N Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte
7:30 pm -
Agri-Business Committee
North Platte Area Chamber 502 S Dewey St, North Platte, NE 69101
12:00 pm -
Buffalo Bill Rodeo →
Wild West Arena, 2400 N Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte
7:30 pm
Saturday June 13
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
📣 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 Basketball Open Gym
Hershey Public Schools Hershey, NE 69143
7:00 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
Monday June 15
Friday June 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in North Platte. Apply here.
- Les Schwab Tire Centers posted a job opening for Tire Technician - North Platte #479 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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