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(Audio) 4-H Extension offers music contest

North Platte, Neb. - When most folks here 4-H, they instantly think it's animal showing, which their is plenty of that. Their are different area of activities for 4-H'rs to get involved and one of those areas is the music contest where the kids can participate in by using just vocals, play an instrument, or even both. 

Jayden Tillman is a senior at Brady High School and has been involved in the music contest since he was in 8th or 9th grade. Around that same time is when he started to developed interest in music. When participating he likes to use his vocal cords and played his guitar. 

"The music contest. It's It's a really an overly glorified talent show. It is a phenomenal thing," said Tillman.  "You can take it. You can have time to showcase your talents, whether it be poetry or singing or just playing an instrument and stuff, you know, gives you a way to express yourself and kind of show your skills to people that you may not otherwise be able to show them to and stuff. It is a really, like I said, a really good deal and stuff to do.

While not participating in the music contest, Tillman likes to enter bake goodies during the fair season and more He is also the recipient of the  4 H council scholarship and plans to go a tech school in Kansas following his graduation from Brady.

To learn more indepth about the music contest and Tillman's journey into 4-H, check out the podcast below.

 

(Audio) Grandels Roofing and Construction LLC hosting toy giveaway this Sunday

North Platte Post

Grandels Roofing and Construction in North Platte will be giving away toys this Sunday from 1:00pm - 3:00pm to the first 500 kids (kids must be present). Santa Claus will also be making an appearance at the event. This event is a way for Grandels to give back to their communtity. It is asked to park in a safe area and to arrive pretty early to get lined up down E street. Grandels Roofing and Construction is located at 421 S. Dewey Street.

POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Amanada Purvis about Sunday's event. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

Mid-Plains United Way: Ladies Night Out is Tonight, end of year campaign and more

North Platte Post

The Mid-Plains United Way will be hosting a cookie platter fundraiser tonight at Ladies Night Out in North Platte. The event is set to begin around 5:30pm and the cookie platter can be bid on at the Mockingbird. This year has been a slower year in donation for the Mid-Plains United Way. Also an update on the giving tree at FNBO and all tags have been claimed.

POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Haven Smith from the Mid-Plains United Way and to learn more, check out the podcast below.

(Audio) North Platte City Council Meeting, December 17th recap

North Platte Post

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte city council held a regular meeting on December 17th and different agendas were discussed amongst the council. Topics this session included approve the recommendation of the Quality Growth Committee for a $360,000, approve a bid for the Cody Pool Park Lot Paving and more.

On Wednesday, Post Derek Beck 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 December 17thNorth Platte City Council meeting check out the podcast below or check out the video below the podcast.

Knight's Weekly #4 featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, we sat down with the Head Coach of North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team Jacob Brandl to discuss the first half of the season. As well as reflect upon the team's 7-1 record in the last 8 games. All that and so much more!

Ogallala Boys cruise 73-32 at Minden (Radio Broadcast)

This is the Game Broadcast from KRNP-FM, Flatrock 100.7

Ogallala Boys Basketball team defeated Minden 73-32 on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Play-By-Play by Derek Beck

Ogallala Girls fall at Minden 67-46 (Radio Broadcast)

This is the Game Broadcast from KRNP-FM, Flatrock 100.7

Ogallala Girls Basketball team lost to #2 ranked Minden 67-46 on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Play-By-Play by Derek Beck. 

Ogallala Boys Basketball defeats Lexington 75-26 (BROADCAST)

This is the Game Broadcast from KRNP-FM, Flatrock 100.7

Ogallala Boys Basketball team defeated Lexington 75-26 at the Prairie View Gymnasium in Ogallala, Play-By-Play by Derek Beck

Ogallala Girls Basketball defeats Lexington 66-31 (2024-25) BROADCAST

This is the Game Broadcast from KRNP-FM, Flatrock 100.7

Ogallala Girls defeated Lexington 66-31 at the Prairie View Gymnasium in Ogallala, Play-By-Play by Derek Beck

(Audio) UNK Broadcasting students are heading back to New York City for national award ceremony

North Platte Post 

The University of Nebraska at Kearney sports communication majors received news that the group has been nominated in three categories for this year's IBS awards in New York City.  

Amongst the students is North Platte native Kade Mohr who has been nominated for the second year and this year is a finalist with seniors Jon Willis and Ethan McCormick for "Best Sports Talk Show". All sporting events and talk show aired on 91.1 KLPR the student run radio station during the 2024 year. This marks another year where UNK students have been nominated for the IBS awards in New York City. 

Finalist 

Ethan McCormick and Jon Willis - Best Sports Play by Play (Football) 

Jon Willis and Traeton Harimon - Best Sports Play By Play (Womens Basketball) 

Jon Willis, Kade Mohr and Ethan McCormick - Best Sports Talk Show (Throwin Lopes) 

POST news director Canon Rath chatted with UNK Senior Jon Willis about the nominations and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below.