MPCC President Ryan Purdy joins Allison Peck to recap Wednesday night's Board of Governors meeting. They discuss strong fall enrollment, including growth in nursing and applied technology programs, the proposed budget, the Building Construction Program's project house, a new CDL and motorcycle training pad and new technology aimed at improving course scheduling. MPCC Director of Marketing and Public Relations Daniel Stinman also shares registration information for students still looking to enroll this fall.

Mayor Brandon Kelliher joins Allison Peck to recap Tuesday night's North Platte City Council meeting. Kelliher explains a proposed five-year utility rate increase that could mean about $9.50 more per month for the average household, why the city's combined levy is expected to decrease, and how the city is approaching aging water and electrical infrastructure. He also breaks down the proposed new rules for e-bikes and e-scooters, including the 25-mile-per-hour threshold, sidewalk safety, parental responsibility and how enforcement will work if the ordinance passes. Plus, an update on the electrical utilities building, Deep Waters annexation and the Cody Park pool project.

Allison Peck talks with Positive Partners members Destiny Malcolm and Melissa Walker about Woofstock 2026, coming up Saturday, August 22, at Memorial Park in North Platte. They discuss the dog festival's contests, vendors, food, music and activities — and explain the bigger mission behind Positive Partners, including pet food assistance, low-cost spay and neuter resources, education and emergency foster support for local pet owners.

OGALLALA, Nebr - Lake McConaughy Game and Parks Superintendent Patrick Schnell joined Eagle Media again this week to give a status of Lake McConaughy. This report includes a fishing report and information on camping site availabilities and other important news and information. Enjoy the update.

Keith County Commissioner Lane Anderson joins Allison Peck to recap the latest commissioners meeting. Anderson discusses the county's work toward an interlocal agreement with Lincoln County to address prairie dog concerns, upcoming public meetings on new planning and zoning regulations, and hot-button issues including wind, solar and data centers. He also talks about the county's recent property tax protests, the start of budget season, and concerns over the low water level at Lake McConaughy.

The Maxwell Volunteer Fire Department is bringing the Bull Riding Extravaganza back for its second year on August 15. Levi Gosnell joins Allison Peck to talk about how the event started, what spectators can expect, the mutton busting and bull riding competitions, live music from Drew Phillips' band, and how the fundraiser will help the department upgrade equipment and work toward a future fire hall.

Sara Drongesen joins Allison Peck to talk about living with lipedema and why she is bringing a Lipedema Fun Run and Walk to Cozad on August 22.

Drongesen shares her personal experience with the condition, including the pain, mobility challenges and misconceptions she has faced throughout her life. She also explains what she wants friends, family members and caregivers to understand about living with lipedema.

The August 22 event at the Cozad Wellness Center will feature a 5K and one-mile walk, along with opportunities to donate and support the lipedema community.

Allison Peck speaks with State Senator Mike Jacobson during the grand opening of the new passenger terminal at North Platte Regional Airport. Jacobson discusses what the new facility and expanded air service mean for western Nebraska, including improved connections for travelers, economic development opportunities, the Port of the Plains and the region's ability to attract businesses and workers.

On today's episode of the Knight's Weekly Podcast, Paxton sat down with Jacob Brandl, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team, to talk about the recruits who have officially signed with North Platte Community College for the 2026-2027 season. 

Marie Gertsch with the Daughters of the American Revolution Sioux Lookout Chapter joins Allison Peck to talk about the upcoming “Ringing of the Bells Across America” event in North Platte.

The event will be held September 17 at 2:30 p.m. on the south lawn of the Lincoln County Courthouse underneath the Liberty Tree. Mayor Brandon Kelliher will issue a Constitution Week proclamation, State Senator Mike Jacobson will speak, and the event will conclude at 3 p.m. with one minute of bell ringing in coordination with communities across the country.

Marie also shares the history of the Sioux Lookout Chapter, the story behind the Sioux Lookout statue, how Constitution Week came to be, and how people can research their own family connections to the American Revolution.

And Allison puts her constitutional knowledge to the test with a few Constitution-themed trivia questions.