NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-The show at the Wild West Arena must go on, and it will, just without spectators.
At around 5:00 pm on Thursday, the Nebraskaland Days Board of Directors and Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee met and made the difficult decision that the Buffalo Bill PRCA Rodeo should proceed without spectators.
Tickets bought for the rodeo for Thursday through Saturday will be refunded in full.
The Buffalo Bill Rodeo kicked off Wednesday night and will wrap up with Finals Night on Saturday.
Additionally, the Viaero Summer Jam Concert series featuring .38 Special and Granger Smith is also canceled.
The remaining Nebraskaland Days events are under review and decisions will be made soon.
The decisions were made due to an increase of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County. The West Central District Health Department raised the community risk level to Elevated on Thursday.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.