The Post Podcast

(Audio) North Platte Rotary club educates children on water safety with Josh the Otter

North Platte Post 

The North Platte Noon Rotary is once again will be making trips to local elementary schools to teach children about water safety and prevention from drowning with the Josh the Otter program. North Platte Noon Rotary member Noah Harvey talked with Post News Director Canon Rath about the background of the program, how they educate the children and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below, 

(Audio) Nick McNew - Candidate for City Council Ward 4

North Platte Post

Nick McNew is one of three candidates running for city council ward 4 in the upcoming election in North Platte. McNew is a North Platte native. Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with McNew about why he is running, his vision if he's elected and more. To learn more about McNew, check out the podcast below.

(Audio) Comedy to the Rescue Fundrasier event this weekend

North Platte Post 

North Platte, Neb. - The FUR Animal Rescue is excited to be hosting the "Comedy to the Rescue" fundraiser event this Saturday at Venue 304 in North Platte. The doors open at 6:30pm with the show starting at 7:00pm. There will be a cash bar, snacks and more. Performing during the show is comedian Clay Foley. 

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Jenn Milne about the upcoming event. To learn more, check out the podcast below. If you would like to purchase tickets, click here. 

(Audio) (Audio) Taylor Hicks with RDAP talks about Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Denim Day and more

North Platte Post 

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Taylor Hicks from RDAP to discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month as well as Denim Day and more. During the conversation, the two talked about Denim Day which is this Wednesday April 24th,statistics on sexual assault and more. If you would like to visit RDAP website, click here. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

Velvet Spurs Postpone Horseback Poker run to May 4 at Ash Hollow

The Velvet Spurs All-Womens Horseback riding club has postponed their Horseback Poker Run set for this Saturday at Ash Hollow to next Saturday, May 4th. It will still begin at 10am MDT, and riders are encouraged to bring a desert or salad. The Spurs will provide a potluck dinner after the poker run. Call 308-778-5651 for more information

(Audio) After Schools Professional Week

North Platte Post

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Carrie Lienemann from the North Platte Kids Klub about after school professionals week which is April 22nd-26th. The duo talks about what Kids Klub, some of the different activites and more. Lienemann also talks about thanking her staff. To learn more, check out the podcast below,

(Audio) RSVP thanking volunteers for Volunteers Week

North Platte Post

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Dana Songster from RSVP to thank volunteers for their hard work. Volunteer week is April 21st - 27th. The pair also talked about RSVP and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) Candidate Q&A forum taken place in North Platte on Monday

North Platte Post 

North Platte, Neb. - With election voting quickly approaching, a candidate Q&A forum will be taking place on Monday, Aprill 22nd in North Platte which features candidates from North Platte City Council - Ward 4, Lincoln County Commissioners - District 1 & 4. The event kicks off at 5:30 with a meet and greet with candidates and the forum begins at 6:30 pm. The event is free and takes place at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Ag building. 

The North Platte Post will carry the live stream on Monday and have all the action on the radio on FM 98.1 for those who can't attend. On Friday, Post News Director Canon Rath had the chance to chat with Emily Garrick about the upcoming event. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) Fire safety tips and more with North Platte Fire Chief Dennis Thompson

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Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with North Platte Fire Chief Dennis Thompson about fire safety and more. The two discussed ways to be prepared and safe for the upcoming weather warm regarding fire and also talked about burn permits and more. If you would like to learn more, check out the podcast below,

Former Nascar Driver Kyle Petty Previews Charity Motorcycle Ride Stop in North Platte Planned For May 4

North Platte, Ne - Former Nascar Driver Kyle Petty is bringing his 2024 Kyle Petty Charity Ride Accross America through Nebraska on Saturday, May 4. The more than 150 motorcycle riders will be stopping for the night at the Holiday Inn Express in North Platte around 7pm and will setting up an area in the parking lot for fans to gather and meet and greet with many of the celebrity's making the trip. 

Among the celebrities participating in the 2024 Ride are NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Hershel McGriff; former NASCAR drivers Max Papis, David Ragan, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace; former NFL great and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker; and TV personalities Rick Allen who is from Nebraska and Rutledge Wood.

That same evening Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace will drive in the stock car races at Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte.