NEBRASKA NEWS ARCHIVE
Gothenburg Leader — Gothenburg’s Biggest Tourist Attraction Now Open
The Pony Express Station Museum is opening for the season today, April 3, exactly 165 years to the day of the first run of the Pony Express. The non-profit organization is committed to improving our museum and it’s displays to enhance your experience each and every year. If it’s been a while since you’ve been … Continued
Minden Courier — American Confetti The Pony Express: A Legendary Chapter in American History
The Pony Express is often romanticized as a symbol of the Old West, representing a daring and adventurous era in American history. Though its operation spanned only a short period, its impact on communication across the United States was significant. In 1859, Senator William Gwin of California had an inspiration. Read More…..
Gothenburg Leader — Paying Homage to Old West History
Sending Christmas cards and letters catching friends and family up on the past year’s life events is an annual tradition for many. Residents of Brady, Gothenburg, and Cozad are given an opportunity each year to participate in an event to make that tradition even more special. For about 14 years now members of the Nebraska … Continued
2024
Gothenburg Leader — A Leap Into History: Immortalizing Pony Express
A life-sized horse and Pony Express rider will soon be a reality in Gothenburg. Artist and sculptor Linda Egle of Thedford is working on the project with a completion date estimated to be in the spring of 2025. Gothenburg will be host to the 2026 National Pony Express Convention. Read More….
10-11 Now — Gothenburg community celebrates refreshed Pony Express mural
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – In the early 1860s, the Pony Express was established as an American express mail service, utilizing relays of horse-mounted riders to deliver mail between Missouri and California. Though it was the West’s most direct means of communication for a time, the service was short-lived, ending with the invention of the … Continued
KNEB — Severe Weather Interrupted Pony Express Re-Ride Stop at Scotts Bluff National Monument
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Re-enacted Pony Express passes through Nebraska Panhandle
SCOTTSBLUFF —The annual re-ride of the Pony Express was seen on area roads June 20. It is a time to relive history, to experience mail delivery when the West was still developing.A group of riders from the Scottsbluff area met in Bridgeport June 20, riding about 1-mile segments and trading riders. Read more..
Scottsbluff community recovering from June 20 storm
The June 20 storm occurred just as riders of the Pony Express Re-ride were entering Gering. Read more..
Pony Express Re-Riders travel through western Nebraska, Wyoming
CHAPPELL, Neb. — The spirit of the Pony Express lives on as modern-day riders, known as the Pony Express Re-Riders, embarked on their annual journey from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Covering nearly 2000 miles, these dedicated riders are racing against time, aiming to complete the historic route in just 10 days. Equipped with … Continued
2024 Pony Express Re-Ride passes through central Nebraska
OVERTON — A lone rider gallops away on a fresh horse, saddle bags securely fitted as both set off toward the west. This could just as easily be a scene from 1860, but in 2024, it was the scene of the Pony Express Re-Ride passing through Buffalo, Phelps, Gosper, Dawson and the surrounding counties as … Continued