Two Lincoln County cowgirls will compete at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. The oldest, Gayle White, has been running barrels longer than the youngest, Bailey Bell, has been alive.
White, who lives near Dickens, and Bell, who lives near Hershey, are barrel racers. One is at the beginning of her career, and the other, towards the end.
This year’s Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte boasts more than 540 contestants in eight events — bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. nightly, June 17-20…