The Kevin Kennedy 5K is set for Saturday, April 11, with more than 100 runners already registered. Lincoln County CASA Executive Director Janet Vath shares how the event supports local children, why fundraising is more important than ever, and what participants can expect—from superhero costumes to post-race hot dogs. Online registration is open until 4 p.m. Friday, with day-of signups also available.

Lori Meyer of Maxwell Public Schools is this month’s Prairie Friends and Flowers Community Hero for Kids. A paraprofessional, substitute teacher, and bus driver, Meyer is known for stepping in wherever she’s needed—and for the strong, caring relationships she builds with students. In this interview, she shares why she loves what she does and what it means to be a trusted presence for kids in her community.

A new business is making waves in North Platte. Wyatt Pevler, owner of Platte River Marine, joins us to talk about launching his boat service shop in September 2025, what services are offered, and how he’s helping local boaters avoid long trips for repairs and detailing.

Lane Anderson with the Keith County Commissioners provides a direct recap of recent meetings, including road projects north of Paxton, budget planning, Prairie Theater grant discussions, early voting reminders and updates following recent fires. Also includes notes on county building improvements and upcoming community efforts.

NPCC alum Nikki Schmidt and sophomore Dustin Cartmill join Allison Peck to talk about Next to Normal, a powerful rock musical tackling grief, mental health, and family struggles. The two share what drew them to the production, how the music drives the story, and why this show is sparking important conversations in the community—both on and off the stage.

North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher joins Allison Peck to break down key decisions from Tuesday night’s city council meeting, including updates on the industrial wastewater treatment plant, new housing development, zoning changes, and improvements planned at Cody Park and the Wild West Arena. The conversation also touches on community growth and what residents can expect in the months ahead.

Visit North Platte Executive Director Lisa Burke breaks down new tourism numbers for Lincoln County, including a nearly 10% increase in lodging tax revenue in 2025. Burke credits growth in part to GreyBull coming online, along with continued strong visitor spending and a busy sandhill crane season that brought more people to the area. She also highlights how tourism supports local jobs, events and community improvements.

Becky Pearson with Pivot Point Performance joins Paxton Gordon to talk about a different approach to physical therapy in North Platte. From assisted stretching to personalized exercise programs, Pearson explains how her cash-based practice helps clients manage pain, improve mobility, and reduce the need for constant appointments.

Holly Howe joins Allison Peck to talk about an upcoming art auction and luncheon benefiting Nebraska wildfire survivors. The April 18 event at the Prairie Arts Center will feature a wide variety of donated artwork and a meal provided by North 40, with all proceeds staying local to help those impacted by the fires.

A new coalition in North Platte is bringing together organizations, caregivers and community members to better support the aging population. Allison Peck talks with Dalene Skates and Jennifer Caudillo about how the North Platte Aging Coalition got started, why collaboration matters, and how the group is helping seniors maintain independence while connecting families with vital resources.