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(Audio) Sibling duo talks about the upcoming 4-H Livestock Sale and more!

North Platte Post 

North Platte, Neb. - Fair week is underway for Lincoln County and the Lincoln County Fairgrounds welcome in Lincoln, Logan and McPherson County 4-H'rs all week long to participate in different events. Taking Place Monday at the fairgrounds is the 4-H Livestock Sale with the buyer's lunch beginning at 12:00pm and the sale begins at 1:00pm. The sale will be a premium only. 

4-H is America's largest youth development program across the United States that helps learn skills that will last a lifetime. The age requirement for 4-H is the ages of 8-18. Makynzi Smith and younger brother Dracen Smith are preparing to show calves at this year's fair. The pair began preparing for the fair last fall. 

On Wednesday, POST News Director chatted with the Smith siblings about the 4-H livestock Sale but also learned more about their involvement with 4-H and so much more. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) Bargain Bin - Kira Dumas

North Platte Post 

North Platte, Neb. - The Bargain Bin in North Platte is a thrift store located at 421 E 3rd St and is a non-profit for the North Platte Catholic Schools. The store is open Monday - Saturday with Monday-Wednesday from 8:00am - 12:00pm for donations and Thursday-Saturday from 10:0am - 3:00pm for operating hours. The Bargain Bin will accept donations Thursday-Saturday during selling hours. The Bargain Bin can be contacted at 308-221-2665. 

On Tuesday, POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Kira Dumas about the Bargain Bin. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) MPCC August classes: CDL and motorcycle quickly approaching

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POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Jeff Smeltzer from MPCC about CDL and motorcycle courses the college will be offer this August. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

(Audio) NPPSF getting ready for Excellence of Evening and Bulldog Golf Classic

North Platte Post

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Public Schools Foundation is getting to host a few events July 26th and July 27th. On July 26th, its the Excellence of Evening and on the 27th, it's the Bulldog Classic.  

The Evening of Excellence is set for July 26th at Venue 304 in North Platte. The event will feature NPHS Distinguished Alumni. The night will feature a cocktail hour, auction, recognition and more. This years theme is Speakeasy, Dirty 30's Celebrating 30 years. Cocktail hour begins at 6:28pm and the event begins at 7:28pm. Tickets are $60 individual or $500 for a table or a new option to reserve a table for $650 with wine or charcutier board. To purchase tickets, click here. 

The following day is the 4th Annual Bulldog Golf Classic taking place at Lake Maloney Golf Course in North Platte. Proceeds will help go towards supporting the NPPSF Dual Credit Scholarship Program and the NPHS Booster Club.  

On Thursday, POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Terri Buchell about both of the events. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

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(Audio) North Platte Pow Wow ready to kick off weekend events

North Platte Post

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Pow Wow is getting ready to kick off their fifth year beginning with an event at Pal's Brewing on Thursday with the official ceremony schedule for Friday and last until Sunday. The event brings folks from all over the U.S. to learn Native American culture. This year's Pow Wow is honoring veterans. 

The North Platte Pow Wow is July 19th-July 21st at the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Museum. Admission is $7 a day or weekend pass is $15. It is advised to bring your own lawn chair to the event and to camp on-site, a NE Game and Parks Permit is required. 

On Wednesday, POST News Director Canon Rath had the chance to chat with Char Swalberg about the upcoming Pow Wow and more. To learn more, check out the podcase below.

To register for the 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the D&N Event Center, click here.

To purchase tickets, click here.

 

(Audio) North Platte City Council Meeting, July 16th recap

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte city council held a regular meeting on June 18th and different agendas were discussed amongst the council. Topics included second reading of Ordinance No. 4166, second reading of Ordinance No. 4171, adopt the resolution to negotiate directly with NorthWestern Energy and more.

  On Wednesday, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher about the different topics from the council meeting.  If you would like to learn more in-depth of what went on during the July 16th, North Platte City Council meeting check out the podcast below. If you would like to watch the meeting, click here.    

(Audio) Bansiters Leadership Academy Car Wash Fundraiser set for July 20th

North Platte Post 

North Platte, Neb. - The Banisters Leadership Academy is hosting its 3rd Annual Car Wash fundraiser event on Saturday, July 20th at 1202 N. Jeffers Corner of Jeffers & Rodeo Road. The event is a free will donation and all proceeds will help fund the North Platte - Lincoln County programming for K-12th grade youth, teaching leadership, life, social and job readiness skills. 

Food will be on scene as Rowdy Rott BBQ will be on location and 10% of their proceeds will raised during the event will be donated to the Banisters.  

POST News Director chatted with Tiffany Hernandez late last week about the upcoming fundraiser event and also chatted about what the Banisters Leadership Academy is. To learn more, check out the podcast below, or to learn more about Banisters, click here. 

(Audio) MPCC August classes: CDL and motorcycle

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POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Jeff Smeltzer from MPCC about CDL and motorcycle courses the college will be offer this August. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

(Audio) Excessive Heat Watch (July 12th - July 15th)

POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Kenny Roberg, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service, North Platte Office about the upcoming heat wave impacting the listening area.