The Post Podcast

Dog Trainer Kaitlyn Garro holding a class in Ogallala on Wednesday, June 18

Dog Trainer Kaitlyn Garro holding a class in Ogallala on Wednesday, June 18 at the MPCC Ogallala Campus. Garro joined Derek Beck on Sandhills Spotlight this week to talk about the class. 

The class is from 6p-8p MT at the MPCC Ogallala Campus, and is $20. Contact Gigi at 308-284-9830 to email to ogallala@mpcc.edu to sign up. 

Ogallala City Council Recap: Fireworks, Funding, and Infrastructure: Ogallala City Council Meeting Tackles Summer Priorities

Derek Beck spoke with Ogallala City Manager Kevin Wilkins to recap last nights Ogallala City Council Meeting

Ropin' The Rodeo - Buffalo Bill Rodeo Returns June 18 with Big Purse, Top Stock and Family-Friendly Fun

The Buffalo Bill Rodeo Returns June 18 with Big Purse, Top Stock and Family-Friendly Fun. In this weeks Ropin' The Rodeo, EAGLE'S Derek Beck sit's down with Levi Fisher and Justin Thompson with the Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee ahead of next weeks big shows!

Ropin' The Rodeo Sponsored by Jordan Maassen with Lashely Land and Recreational Brokers, Doug Kohler with Outlaw Trailers and Ag Repair, Kelsey's Place and Larry's Glass.

Miss Rodeo Nebraska Marks 70th Anniversary with Weeklong Celebration in North Platte (Conversation with Charlotte Wagner)

The Miss Rodeo Nebraska Organization is preparing to launch its 70th anniversary celebration this Sunday, June 15, with a full week of events in North Platte, coinciding with the start of NebraskaLand Days. EAGLE'S Derek Beck spoke with Miss Rodeo Nebraska's Charlotte Wagner about the event that begins this weekend

Comedian Tyler Walsh will be in North Platte Wednesday night at Axes N Aces

EAGLE'S Derek Beck spoke with Omaha comedian Tyler Walsh this week, see him in person at Axes N Aces at Lake Maloney Wednesday night. Tickets available inside. Show starts at 7:30pm

Nebraska Author Colby Coash to Visit North Platte Library for “Author Talk” Event Saturday

The North Platte Public Library will welcome Nebraska author Colby Coash this Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m. for its next "Author Talk," hosted by the library’s One Book 4 North Platte: Lincoln County Reads committee.

Coash, who grew up near the Niobrara River in Bassett, Nebraska, will discuss his book Running Naked, a memoir that reflects on personal challenges, healing, and renewal. This marks the first time since 2019 that a featured author has visited the group in person.

“This is our seventh book, and only the second time we've featured a Nebraska author,” said committee member Sherry Polk. “It’s really exciting to have someone local whose story can resonate with our community.”

Polk spoke with EAGLE'S Paxton Gordon 

Baseball's Last Frontier: Stories from the Pecos League - Pat Jordan Joins Us This Week!

Episode #3 is live with Pat Jordan! Pat Jordan is an American sports writer. His work has been included in the Best American Sports Writing anthology series seven times. Pat is also the author of A False Spring, a bittersweet memoir about his minor league baseball career, which is ranked #37 on Sports Illustrated's Top 100 Sports Books of All Time and which Time called “one of the best and truest books about baseball, and about coming to maturity in America..." 

This episode is sure to please the baseball history buffs and Pecos League fans alike. You'll love the tales spun by Pat, and the stats and updates reported by Evan. Join us!

David P. Huebner Announces Run for Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District

David P. Huebner visit's with POST about running for Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District against incumbant Adrian Smith who has held that seat since 2007.

Wild West Soap Box Derby holding championship races this Saturday, Conversation with local director Dave Barrett

EAGLE's Derek Beck spoke this week with Wild West Soap Box Derby local director Dave Barrett about this Saturday's (June 7) big races in Ogallala.

The POST visit's with Keith County Big Give's Caitlin Fuller about lofty 2025 donation goals

Enjoy this POST Podcast with Keith County Big Give's Caitlin Fuller and EAGLE'S Derek Beck

 

OGALLALA, Neb. — The Keith County Big Give is off to a fast start, raising more than $160,000 in its first week as it aims for a $325,000 goal by June 15.

Presented by the Keith County Foundation Fund (KCFF), the Big Give is a countywide fundraising campaign supporting 50 local nonprofit organizations—up from 37 last year. Caitlin Fuller, event organizer, said the campaign not only highlights groups doing vital behind-the-scenes work but also encourages donors to discover and support new causes.

“When I first moved here, I didn’t know many of these organizations existed,” Fuller said in an interview with Sandhills Post. “Now, more people are learning about their impact and donating to causes they hadn’t considered before.”

Donors can give online at keithcountybiggive.org, by mailing checks to P.O. Box 104 in Ogallala, or by dropping off contributions at local banks, senior centers, and the Ogallala Chamber of Commerce. A matching fund of $75,000 provided by KCFF will help boost donations, and a “Love Them All” option splits gifts evenly across all nonprofits.

Many groups outline specific fundraising goals on the campaign site, from domestic violence support services to community volleyball courts. Fuller says both visible and behind-the-scenes projects benefit from the effort.

The Big Give will culminate with a check presentation event in July, where awards are also handed out to participating organizations.

For more information or to donate, visit keithcountybiggive.org.