The Post Podcast

OGALLALA, Nebr - Lake McConaughy Game and Parks Superintendent Patrick Schnell joined Eagle Media again this week to give a status of Lake McConaughy. This report includes a fishing report and information on camping site availabilities and other important news and information. Enjoy the update.

Lincoln County Commissioner Micaela Wuehler joins Allison Peck to discuss her appointment to Governor Jim Pillen’s new Data Center Task Force.

Wuehler explains how a conversation through the Nebraska Association of County Officials Land Use Committee led her to bring the data center discussion to Lincoln County, her support for a temporary moratorium, the work now being done on local regulations and why she believes western Nebraska needs a seat at the table as the state prepares for the future of data center development.

OGALLALA, Nebr - Lake McConaughy Game and Parks Superintendent Patrick Schnell joined Eagle Media again this week to give a status of Lake McConaughy. This report includes a fishing report and information on camping site availabilities and other important news and information. Enjoy the update.

MPCC President Ryan Purdy joins Allison Peck to recap Wednesday night's Board of Governors meeting. They discuss strong fall enrollment, including growth in nursing and applied technology programs, the proposed budget, the Building Construction Program's project house, a new CDL and motorcycle training pad and new technology aimed at improving course scheduling. MPCC Director of Marketing and Public Relations Daniel Stinman also shares registration information for students still looking to enroll this fall.

Mayor Brandon Kelliher joins Allison Peck to recap Tuesday night's North Platte City Council meeting. Kelliher explains a proposed five-year utility rate increase that could mean about $9.50 more per month for the average household, why the city's combined levy is expected to decrease, and how the city is approaching aging water and electrical infrastructure. He also breaks down the proposed new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters, including the 25-mile-per-hour threshold, sidewalk safety, parental responsibility and how enforcement will work if the ordinance passes. Plus, an update on the electrical utilities building, Deep Waters annexation and the Cody Park pool project.

Allison Peck talks with Positive Partners members Destiny Malcolm and Melissa Walker about Woofstock 2026, coming up Saturday, August 22, at Memorial Park in North Platte. They discuss the dog festival's contests, vendors, food, music and activities — and explain the bigger mission behind Positive Partners, including pet food assistance, low-cost spay and neuter resources, education and emergency foster support for local pet owners.

OGALLALA, Nebr - Lake McConaughy Game and Parks Superintendent Patrick Schnell joined Eagle Media again this week to give a status of Lake McConaughy. This report includes a fishing report and information on camping site availabilities and other important news and information. Enjoy the update.

Keith County Commissioner Lane Anderson joins Allison Peck to recap the latest commissioners meeting. Anderson discusses the county's work toward an interlocal agreement with Lincoln County to address prairie dog concerns, upcoming public meetings on new planning and zoning regulations, and hot-button issues including wind, solar and data centers. He also talks about the county's recent property tax protests, the start of budget season, and concerns over the low water level at Lake McConaughy.

The Maxwell Volunteer Fire Department is bringing the Bull Riding Extravaganza back for its second year on August 15. Levi Gosnell joins Allison Peck to talk about how the event started, what spectators can expect, the mutton busting and bull riding competitions, live music from Drew Phillips' band, and how the fundraiser will help the department upgrade equipment and work toward a future fire hall.