It's rodeo time in the Platte Valley

For the 18th year, the Platte River Rodeo Association (PRRA) is putting on a rodeo at Buck Springs Arena east of Saratoga.

The Western Rodeo Association (WRA) sanctioned events and amateur events begin at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday nights.

A new event, which is a special bronc riding event sanctioned by the Western States Ranch Rodeo Association will be featured this year. The “Cowboy Up” event has contestants ride with a regular stock saddle, committee member Chuck Larsen said. So far, five contestants are signed up for the event.

The ever-popular bull riding event includes the award...