The Post Podcast

(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.

 

Outdoor Report with Julie Geiser as she prepares Nebraska for the Fishing season

The Weekly Nebraska Outdoor Report with Nebraska Game and Parks Public Information Officer, Julie Geiser. On this episode Julie Geiser talks about preparation for the Fishing season right around the corner. 

(Audio) Taylor Hicks with RDAP talks about Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Taylor Hicks from RDAP to discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month. During the conversation, the two talked about Teal Day which is this Friday, upcoming events and fundraisers, what RDAP, how the community can help and more. If you would like to visit RDAP website, click here. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

(Audio) Nebraska VR hosting meet and greet event Thursday in North Platte

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North Platte, Neb. - The Nebraska VR North Platte office invites the public to attend a meet and greet Thursday, April 18th from 1:00-3:00pm in North Platte. The event will take place at 200 South Silber Building 2. The Nebraska VR provides opportunities for people with disabilities to succeed. The meet and greet is an opportunity for employers to connect with Nebraska VR but also Indvidual's to learn more about what Nebraska VR has to offer. 

Earlier in the week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Bobbi Belka from the Nebraska VR about the event and learned more about Nebraska VR. If you would like to check out their website, click here. To learn more about the event, check out the podcast below.

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

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North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte city council held a regular meeting on April 17th and different agendas were discussed amongst the council. Topics included the approval of the bids for the tennis/pickleball courts at Cody Park, approving the supplement to small cell master license agreement with Verizon Wireless 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 April 16th, North Platte City Council meeting check out the podcast below. If you would like to watch the meeting, click here.       

(Audio) Guardians of the Children getting ready for 8th Annual Child Abuse Awareness and Family Appreciation Day this weekend

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North Platte, Neb. - The Guardians of the Children are getting ready for the 8th Annual Child Abuse Awareness and Family Appreciation Day this Saturday from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the D&N Event Center in North Platte. The event is free for the public to attend. The event known as the "bike event" is a great way to give children a brand-new bike. Many businesses and organizations have donated brand new bikes to the Guardians of the Children. 

Earlier this week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Guardians of the Children President Mark Russell aka Dragon about the event, what Guardians of the Children is and more. If you want to donate to Guardians of the Children, click here. To learn more about the Guardians of the Children and what they do click here. To learn more about the event, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) People Health talks about STD Awareness

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North Platte, Neb. - STD Awareness is something that people need to be aware of. People Health in North Platte offers STD testing, products to help prevent and so much more when it comes to protecting yourself from STDs. People Health welcomes any into the office and happy to help in any way they can. 

Post News Director had the chance to talk with Elizabeth Thayer and Jodi Sonneman from Peoples Health about STD Awareness and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way weekly chat

North Platte, Neb. - The Mid-Plains United Way is preparing to announce the 2024-2025 agency partners as the board is finalizing the last presentations from non-profits who submitted in an application. The new agencies will be announced sometime next week. As the campaign year ends, the united way is around $169,000 out of the $200,000 goal and making a last push effort.  

Folks can now donate monthly if they like or May 8th is Giving Day which the united way will be a part of. As details become available, Mid-Plains United Way is preparing to host an event in June called human tractor pull. The event will run during NebraskaLand Days. 

Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director Haven Smith earlier this week about what's been going on at the united way. To learn about what's been going on, check out the podcast below. 

(Audio) MPCC hosting Knights BBQ Cookoff on April 20th

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North Platte, Neb. - Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC) North Platte location is hosting the Knights BBQ Cookoff on April 20th on the NPCC South Campus pavilion. Public activities will be available during the cookoff which are set to kick off at 4:00pm, 6:00pm is when the meal will be served and awards for the competition will take place at 7:30. Rascal Martinez, an alum of MPCC will be performing live music around 6:00pm. 

MPCC numbers for the competition are low and are looking for anywhere from 5-15 teams to join the competition. If numbers remain low, the event will no longer have a competition but those in attendance will still receive a meal. If you would like to register a team, click here. A meal will cost $10 a plate and you can purchase your ticket ahead by clicking here. A decision will be made on Monday, April 15th whether a BBQ competition will take place or not. 

On Thursday, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Jacob Rissler, Director of Institutional Advancement for MPCC about the event. To learn more, check out the podcast below.