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. 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.

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.

People's Health Family Planning Coordinator Elizabeth Thayer joins Allison Peck to discuss two upcoming community events aimed at educating and supporting young people and their families. Learn about the free Back-to-School Bash for high school students at Cody Go-Karts, plus the new "Be in the Know" puberty education class designed to help parents and daughters navigate conversations about growing up with confidence.

Prairie Arts Center Executive Director Holly Carlini shares what's new this August, including the Signs of Rural Life exhibit, Rail Days photography display, expanded ceramics classes, locally made gifts and event rental opportunities. Learn what's happening at one of North Platte's premier arts destinations.