The Post Podcast

Allison Peck sits down with North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher to recap the Sept. 15 City Council meeting. They discuss the newly approved bicycle and e-bike ordinance, the city’s 2026–27 budget and reduced property tax levy, employee salary schedules, user fees, airport funding, upcoming development and paving projects. Kelliher also explains what residents should know about the new bicycle regulations and what changes could be considered in the months ahead.

 

 

Get to know Hayden Coker, Eagle Media’s new sports director and production manager. Coker is the new voice of the North Platte High Bulldogs and will be covering sports throughout the area. Originally from Alabama, he shares his journey into sports broadcasting, his move to Nebraska, his love for football and basketball, and what he hopes to bring to local athletes and fans.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte is getting ready for its annual Block Party this weekend. Allison Peck talks with Father Jonathan Sorenson and Maddie Krebs about two days of food, live music, games, bounce houses, raffles and community fellowship.

Saturday night is geared more toward adults, with a nacho bar, beer garden, live music from Kim Baxter and the Husker game on TV. Sunday brings family activities, a meal, bake sale, bounce houses and more.

The event is open to everyone, whether you’re a member of St. Pat’s or not.

Keith County Commissioner Lane Anderson joins Allison Peck for an update on what's happening around the county. Anderson discusses the newly adopted Prairie Dog Management Plan, the county budget, road and equipment needs, planning and zoning changes and a recent juvenile diversion fund transfer.

Anderson also gives an update on efforts to advocate for Lake McConaughy, which remains at about 20% capacity. He discusses the potential impact on the Keith County economy, irrigation decisions, water needs at the Gerald Gentleman Station and his upcoming meeting with U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts.

Elizabeth Thayer with People's Health and Betsy Jurgensen with the West Central District Health Department join Allison Peck to discuss the upcoming Community Health and Wellness Event in North Platte. They explain how the event can help adults connect with primary care providers, vaccines, insurance resources, preventive screenings and other health services. The event is September 22 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, with sessions from 6 to 8 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

 

Holly Carlini with the Prairie Arts Center joins Allison Peck to talk about what's coming up this fall, including new gallery exhibits, the third annual Cigars Under the Stars event, upcoming Halloween activities and silent auction, and ongoing yoga classes at the Arts Center.

Brett Gartrell joins Allison Peck to talk about a special 9/11 memorial planned for Thursday, September 10. A flag that has flown over the 9/11 Memorial in New York will travel from Wallace through Elsie, Paxton, Sutherland and Hershey before arriving in North Platte.

The flag will then be carried by firefighters from the Pizza Ranch to North Platte Fire Department Station 1, where the North Platte Professional Firefighters Honor Guard will receive it. The flag will fly at Station 1 throughout September 11.

Gartrell explains how the event came together, why area firefighters are taking part, and why remembering the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice remains so important 25 years later.

The Ogallala Regional Arts Council is kicking off its new season with New Blue on October 8. Allison Peck talks with Erin Barnhill and Barb Jeffries about the upcoming bluegrass-inspired concert, how ORAC chooses its performers, and what else is coming to Ogallala this season. They also discuss the importance of memberships in keeping affordable, high-quality live entertainment available in the community.

Shelby Borer with the Ogallala YMCA joins Allison Peck with an update on what's happening at the Y this fall. Borer discusses new operating hours, staffing needs, the growing after-school program at Prairie View School and the YMCA's need for peanut-free snack donations. She also previews the October Daddy Daughter Dance, flag football and the updated Rug Rats program at the library.

Ogallala has a new city manager. Allison Peck sits down with Tell Jensen during his first month on the job, along with outgoing City Manager Kevin Wilkins, who is helping with the transition.

Jensen talks about why he chose Ogallala, how the first month has gone and the similarities he sees between Ogallala and his hometown of Burwell. Wilkins also discusses the search process and what comes next as he steps away from the city manager role.