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🎙️ Knight's Weekly #11 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, to discuss a historic win for the Women's team as they toppled Western Nebraska Community College 63-60, their first win against the Cougars since the 1984-1985 season.

NebraskaLand Days Countdown: NASCAR-Themed Buffalo Bill Bash and June Highlights

NebraskaLand Days Executive Director Bob Lantis joins Allison Peck to preview the Buffalo Bill Birthday Bash on Feb. 28 — a Talladega Nights NASCAR-themed fundraiser featuring live and silent auctions, dinner, and music from the Dylan Bloom Band. Lantis also shares early details for the 62nd annual NebraskaLand Days in June, including PRCA rodeo nights, major concerts, and a reminder to buy tickets directly through NebraskaLandDays.com to avoid third-party issues.

 

Group Tours, Tanking, and Coffee Week: Visit North Platte’s Tourism Push

Amanda Connick of Visit North Platte joins Paxton Gordon to talk about the city’s growing group tourism scene, from motorcoach tours and exclusive group experiences to tanking, railroad history, and World War II storytelling. Connick also previews North Platte’s first-ever Coffee Week, running Feb. 8–14, and explains how locals and visitors alike can take part in the passport program and prize drawings.

 

 

 

Lincoln County Commissioners: Reorganization, Road Planning, and a Flatline on Salaries

Lincoln County Board Chair Kent Weems and Vice Chair Chris Bruns recap a busy January, from board reorganization and committee assignments to salary decisions, road planning, public safety, and long-term budget challenges. The commissioners also preview upcoming public hearings on the county’s comprehensive plan and zoning rewrite, outlining how decisions made now will shape Lincoln County for years to come.

 

Inside Crowns and Gowns 2026

North Platte is once again hosting the Miss Nebraska Organization’s Crowns and Gowns weekend, bringing contestants, workshops, and a former Miss America to the community. Executive Director Megan Doughty explains what to expect, who can participate, how the competition works, and how the event supports young women through scholarships, service, and leadership development.

🎙️ Knight's Weekly #10 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, to discuss a difficult away weekend to Lamar, where the Knights fell 63-51. 

From Fitness to Pickleball: What’s New at the Ogallala YMCA

Melissa Ewert from the Ogallala YMCA joins Allison Peck for a full update on “Try the Y Day,” new Silver Sneakers classes, youth basketball, gratitude and mileage challenges, and the latest addition — indoor pickleball.

🎙️ Knight's Weekly #13 2026 featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jacob Brandl, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team, to discuss a successful three-game homestand against Region 9 South opponents. 

MPCC Board Meeting Recap: 2026 Officers, Roof Repairs, and Campus Security Upgrades

This week, Allison Peck sits down with MPCC President Ryan Purdy and PR Director Daniel Stinman to recap the January Board of Governors meeting. Hear the latest on newly elected board officers, the approval of $2.5 million in December bills, and key campus projects including the Walsh-Brady Building roof replacement and new security camera software for all campuses. They also highlight faculty achievements, early entry program growth, and upcoming events for students and the community. Get the full story behind the decisions shaping Mid-Plains Community College this year.

🎙️ Knight's Weekly #9 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, and discussed an the first back-to-back of 2026 and what it meant for team to see the hard work starting to pay off.