Episodes

Thursday Apr 11, 2024
(Audio) MPCC hosting Knights BBQ Cookoff on April 20th
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
North Platte Post
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.

Thursday Apr 11, 2024
(Audio) Prairie Arts Center April conversation
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
North Platte Post
North Platte, Neb. - The Praire Arts Center (PAC) is gearing up with new events and classes for the month of April and beyond. The PAC is hosting a concert this Saturday as welcome Job, Peter and Chuck for a one night performance. The trio, which used to sing together is getting back together for the evening with their concert at the PAC called "You Can't Make Old Friends". The show is set to begin at 7:00pm and very few tickets remain, to purchase a ticket if still avaiabler, click here. The PAC is also will be hosting classes for adults and kids. Kid classes sign ups are on April 22nd.
Earlier this week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with PAC Executive Director Holly Carlini about the concert and new calsses coming up. The Prairie Arts Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11am - 4pm. To view the PAC website, click here. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

Thursday Apr 11, 2024
(Audio) Heartland Singers of North Platte preparing for spring concert this weekend
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
North Platte Post
North Platte, Neb. - The Heartland Singers of North Platte are getting ready for their spring concert that is taking place this Sunday at 3:00pm at the Episcopal Church in North Platte as they present "As Time Goes By". The event is a free will donation to attend.
Earlier this week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Michael Douty, a member of the Heartland Singers of North Platte. If you would like to check out their website, click here or to follow them on Facebook, click here. To learn more about the event taking place this Sunday, check out the podcast below.

Thursday Apr 11, 2024
(Audio) Lincoln County CASA hosting Kevin Kennedy 5K Superhero run this Saturday
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
North Platte Post
North Platte, Neb. - The Lincoln County CASA is hosting its Kevin Kennedy 5K Superhero run this Saturday at Iron Horse Park in North Platte. The event starts at 5:00pm and the kids' race will start at 5:45pm. The run was created in honor of longtime Lincoln County CASA member Kevin Kennedy who passed away a few years ago. If you would like to register for the event, click here.
Earlier this week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Lincoln County CASA Executive Director Janet Vath about the upcoming superhero run. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Outdoor Report with Julie Geiser as she prepares the community for the Turkey season
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
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 Turkey season.

Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Kevin Kennedy III to premier ON 7 Live at Fox Theater Friday Night
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Kevin Kennedy III joined Derek Beck on Wednesday to talk about his upcoming appearance at historic Fox Theater in North Platte on Friday night as his documentary "On 7" will premier on the Fox big screen. The Documentary will explore Kevin's incredible journey from North Platte to the ends of the Earth as he writes 7 songs on 7 continents in 7 weeks. The show is a amazing 7 part documentary travel series as Kevin travels through the USA, Argentina, Antarctica, Laos, Ethiopia, Serbia, and Australia. It will be an unforgettable night of live music, film, and storytelling.
Doors open at the Fox on Friday night around 6pm with the show starting at 7pm. 15% of the ticket proceeds will be donated to the Lincoln County CASA, and PALS Brewing Company will debut a new beer at the show also.
Get more info & Tickets here

Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
North Platte Post
North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Ducks Unlimited chapter is getting ready to host a dinner event this Friday at the D&N Event Center in North Platte. Doors for the event will open at 5:00 pm for the social hour with dinner set to begin serving at 6:30pm. Dinner is being served by North 40. Following dinner, attendees can participate in games, raffles will be drawn the live/silent auction willl be going on. Tickets for the event are $40 for a single guest, $60 for a couple, kids 5-17 are $20 and 5 and under get in for free.
The ticket presale is live until Wednesday April 10th and if you miss the presale, tickets will be sold at the door. Presale tickets can be bought from any Ducks Unlimited committee member, go to Knoebels Refrigeration or click here to purchase them online.
Earlier in the week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Dillon Thompson about the upcoming dinner event, to learn more about the event, check out the podcast below.

Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
(Sponsored by H&R Block of North Platte & Ogallala) Tip #9 - Tax Reviews
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024

Friday Apr 05, 2024
(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way weekly conversation
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
North Platte Post
North Platte, Neb. - The Mid-Plains United Way recently held their Easter Egg Hunt event back on March 30th at Pals Brewing. The event was a huge success in the kid's egg hunt but also the adult hunt, as over $3,000 was raised. Mid-Plains United Way is also getting ready for Giving Day on May 8th. The organization also recently introduced a monthly donation online from the organization's website if you would like to give a recurring donation.
Earlier this week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Haven Smith, Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director about all the updates for the organization. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

Friday Apr 05, 2024
(Audio) Successful season for year 2 for NPIce
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
North Platte Post
North Platte, Neb. - NPIce concluded their second year with great successful. NPIce offered public skating, hockey lessons, drop-in hockey, learn to skate and residents and surrounding communities took notice and made the trip out to the rink in North Platte.
NPIce is already looking ahead for the 2023-2024 winter season and has sponsorships and project goals ready to go. A goal project goal that NPIce has been thinking about is adding a cover over the rink. During Feb. we seen a few days where the warm weather caused the ice to melt. NPIce will be a part of Giving Day on May 8th, planning on doing more dine out days and also having a glo ball golf tournament in North Platte.
Earlier this week, Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Kari Stutzman from NPIce to recap the season but also look ahead of what's next for the rink. If you would like to check out NPIce website, click here, or for their Facebook page, click here. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

