Beatrice freshman Carter Ribble placed 3rd in Class B at State Cross Country with a time of 16:15.6.
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The event at the D&N Event Center drew supporters of different ages, including students who skipped school to see the vice president.
Just two weeks after President Donald Trump visited Nebraska, Vice President JD Vance followed with a stop in North Platte on Thursday to campaign for Republican candidates.