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 with reservation season well underway. Enjoy the update.

Mid-Plains Community College President Ryan Purdy and Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Daniel Stinman, join Allison Peck to recap this week's Board of Governors meeting. They discuss the college's stronger-than-expected financial outlook, plans for a mobile skilled trades training trailer, growing nursing enrollment, campus improvement projects and the upcoming McCook Community College centennial celebration.

North Platte Mayor Brandon Kelliher joins Allison Peck to recap the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting.

During the conversation, Kelliher explains what the council actually approved regarding plans for a future police station, including why the city is seeking 50% design plans before making any decision on construction. He also discusses the approval of utility revenue bonds to refinance completed water projects, a new unlimited ride wristband option coming to Cody Park, updates on subdivision approvals, sewer infrastructure improvements, and the city's new pedestrian median safety ordinance.

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100+ Women Who Care Keith County has donated nearly $254,000 to local nonprofits since 2020, including a recent $10,100 gift to area volunteer fire departments. Allison Peck visits with Kerri Anderson about how the organization works, why local giving matters and what attendees can expect at the July 13 meeting featuring presentations from the Ogallala Volleyball Academy, Ogallala PTO and Perkins County Animal Clinic.

Prairie Arts Center board member Sara Estrada joins Allison Peck to talk about Touch a Truck fundraiser coming up Saturday, July 25. Learn what kinds of vehicles will be on display, the family-friendly activities planned, the $5 admission that includes food, and how the event will help support future exhibits and programs at the Prairie Arts Center. It's a fun afternoon for kids and adults alike, with everything from tractors and semis to emergency vehicles and Matchbox car races.

North Platte's summer calendar is packed with events, and Visit North Platte Executive Director Lisa Burke joins Allison Peck to highlight what's coming up. From Canteen CruiseFest and the exciting DockDogs competition to the Cornhusker State Games Cycle Tour, the Fort Cody Summer Music Series, and an expanded Rail Days celebration, there's something for everyone. Burke also previews the new Sandhills Smoke Show National Barbecue Competition coming this fall. Find out what's happening around North Platte and why this summer is one of the busiest yet.

Keith County Commissioner Lane Anderson discusses plans to organize a committee to advocate for Lake McConaughy and Keith County's interests in North Platte River water management. Anderson also shares updates on tax protests, wildfire reimbursement funding, county budget requests and other topics discussed by the Keith County Board of Commissioners.

Fire Marshal Mike McConnell and Assistant Fire Chief Trent Kleinow join Allison Peck to discuss fire conditions across western Nebraska, fireworks safety, common holiday hazards, and simple steps families can take to celebrate the Fourth of July safely.

OGALLALA, Nebr - Lake McConaughy Game and Parks Superintendent Patrick Schnell joined Eagle Media again this week to give a status of Lake McConaughy as the 4th of July weekend approaches, including a fishing report and information on camping site availabilities. Enjoy the update.

A physician, a pyrotechnician, and more than 2,700 shells. Allison Peck sits down with Hunter Allen of Midlands Physicians and longtime Optimist Club organizer Dave Thelan to discuss the Sandhills Freedom Festival fireworks show celebrating America's 250th birthday. Hear Hunter's emotional story of honoring his father through fireworks, learn what goes into programming a synchronized display to music, and find out why organizers believe North Platte can become Nebraska's next Fourth of July destination.