The Post Podcast

OGALLALA, Nebr - Lake McConaughy Game and Parks Superintendent Patrick Schnell joined Eagle Media again this week to give a status of Lake McConaughy, including a fishing report and information on camping site availabilities with reservation season starting soon. Enjoy the update.

Terri Burchell, executive director of the North Platte Public Schools Foundation, joins Allison Peck to discuss a busy season for the foundation. Topics include the Academic Pep Rally recognizing high-achieving ACT students, continued fundraising efforts for Kids Club, the upcoming Golf Classic and Evening of Excellence, plus the announcement of the district’s 2026 teachers and employees of the year. Burchell also talks about the importance of community support for students, educators and programs across the district.

Henderson State Bank officially opened its North Platte branch last month and is now celebrating its grand opening at 402 North Jeffers Street. Paxton Gore talks with Katie and Tracy about bringing the bank to North Platte, the services they offer for personal, business and agricultural banking, and their focus on meeting customers where they are. The conversation also highlights Henderson State Bank’s growing footprint across Nebraska and its commitment to community banking.

 

Ogallala City Manager Kevin Wilkins joins Allison Peck to recap Tuesday night’s city council meeting, including discussions surrounding affordable housing developments, the Great West Townhomes proposal, nuisance abatement enforcement, casino revenue payments, and the ongoing search for Ogallala’s next city manager.

 

OGALLALA, Nebr - Lake McConaughy Game and Parks Superintendent Patrick Schnell joined Eagle Media again this week to give a status of Lake McConaughy, including a fishing report and information on camping site availabilities with summer fast approaching. Enjoy the update.

Micaela Wuehler and Vietnam-era veteran Charlie Morland join Allison Peck to discuss Honor Homes at Patty’s Place, a new North Platte project focused on providing long-term housing and support for veterans facing housing insecurity. The conversation covers how the idea began, the community partnerships making it possible, construction plans, volunteer needs and why organizers believe this project could become a model across Nebraska.

 

North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher joined Allison Peck to recap Tuesday night’s nearly three-and-a-half-hour City Council meeting. Topics included the Iron Horse Park trail project, Francis Street traffic changes, drainage improvements near River’s Edge Golf Club, zoning requests, and discussion surrounding the proposed Chief development and tax increment financing request. Kelliher also highlighted upcoming community events including the Centennial Park skate park ribbon cutting, graduation weekend, Giving Day, and tourism activity across North Platte.

 

 

A new cultural exchange program is expanding into western Nebraska, connecting local families with high school students from around the world. Area coordinator Carli Liebrandt joins Allison Peck to explain how International Cultural Exchange Services works, what host families can expect, and how the program could bring new cultural experiences to communities across the region.

 

 

Addie Piernicky with Pheasants Forever joins Allison Peck to discuss the growing Nebraska Community Access Partnership and what a new round of funding means for landowners, hunters, and rural communities. The conversation breaks down how the program works, the financial incentives available, and how expanded public access could bring more outdoor recreation—and economic impact—to western Nebraska.