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Melanie Standiford

News Director/Anchor
North Platte, Nebraska
Melanie Standiford

Melanie is the News Director and produces and anchors the 6 p.m. newscast.

Education
  • One class shy of a Master's Degree in International Security and Intelligence (Graduate in January 2021).
  • Bachelor of Science in Leadership
  • Associate of Arts
    • Awards
  • Associated Press Award for Series (Newspaper writing)
  • Nebraska Press Women Association Award of Excellence for Newspaper writing
  • National Press Women Association Award for Photography (Newspaper)
  • Professional Photographers of Nebraska Awards

    • News

    UPRR

    U.P. Railroad employees plan to participate in rally against vaccine mandate

    Updated: 13 hours ago
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Senator Mike Groene supports railroad employees as they plan to rally against vaccine mandates in North Platte.

    News

    City of Curtis

    Nebraska town takes steps toward defending life

    Updated: 14 hours ago
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Dickson is a director with Right To Life of East Texas and the founder of the Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn Initiative.

    News

    Quiet Parks International exploring Niobrara River to decide if it will be the world's first...

    A world-renowned non-profit and a Nebraska River

    Updated: Oct. 10, 2021 at 5:14 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    “Quiet is the world’s most endangered sound.”

    News

    Josh Trace and his battle back from COVID-19, and the effects of the virus.

    A long journey through COVID-19

    Updated: Sep. 30, 2021 at 9:46 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    A Curtis family on the road to recovery.

    News

    Lt. Gov. Foley and Mark Lee Dickson at pro-life event in Hastings.

    Will pro-life movements end legal abortion in Nebraska?

    Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 4:52 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Leaders say it depends on pro-life organizations.

    News

    Sutherland fire and death of resident

    Man’s body found in burned camper

    Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 12:00 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    "Faulty appliance" likely cause.

    News

    NPPD, NPFD, Haz-Mat Response Inc. line up at hydro plant location for emergency training,

    Being prepared with emergency training

    Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 9:22 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Training for emergencies.

    News

    Union Pacific employees in North Platte, Nebraska, dug deep – literally – to prepare a site in...

    Welcoming to All: Inclusive Community Build Playground Opening Soon in North Platte

    Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 7:15 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    The playground will welcome children of all abilities as they run, roll, swing or slide along equipment designed for inclusive play.

    News

    Event to benefit Bridge of Hope Advocacy Center.

    Hops for Hope Friday night

    Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 12:25 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Join folks at Pals for “Oktoberfest.”

    News

    Strengthening families and communities.

    Strengthening families and communities to thrive: You’re invited!

    Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 10:33 AM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    2021 Thriving Children Conference

    News

    Police car tape generic AP

    Dead woman found in North Platte identified

    Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 12:06 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    No cause of death at this time.

    News

    Keynote speaker and pro-life activist Mark Lee Dickson.

    Making a difference for women and families in the North Platte area

    Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 3:18 AM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Caring for families.

    News

    Dr. Hanson announces retirement.

    Superintendent of North Platte Public Schools saying goodbye to North Platte at end of school year 2021-22

    Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 4:34 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Dr. Ron Hanson to finish career with 2021-22 School Year at North Platte

    News

    Partner Up Rodeo at Wild West Arena

    Giving kids a western experience

    Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 4:15 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    A successful 9th Annual Partner Up Rodeo, sponsored by ESU 16.

    News

    Greenscapes Yard of the Year Competition Winners Announced

    Greenscapes Yard of the Year Competition Winners Announced

    Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 3:51 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Honoring households and businesses that have beautiful landscapes

    News

    Duran's arrested on multiple charges

    Logan County Couple Arrested after Pursuit

    Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 3:38 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Joseph and Alissa Duran of Logan County in jail on multiple charges.

    News

    Sharing pro-life efforts in North Platte.

    Texas’ right-to-life advocate speaking in North Platte

    Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 8:20 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Bringing his story of saving unborn lives to North Platte

    News

    10th Annual Doggy Dash in North Platte

    Pups and their two-legged friends raise money for North Platte Community Connection

    Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 6:26 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Benefiting the Substance Abuse Prevention and Mentoring Programs.

    News

    1st Annual Ranch Rodeo, Wellfleet Fall Festival

    Wellfleet Fall Festival brings back rodeo Friday, horse race down main street Saturday

    Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 11:44 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Wellfleet Fall Festival

    News

    The North Platte City Council Special Meeting

    Water rates rising and property taxes dropping, but neither by much

    Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 8:37 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Looking toward the future in North Platte.

    News

    Honoring the fallen

    Young people honoring heroes

    Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 4:42 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Horses and heroes.Kinsey Walz, Gracyn Painter, Kenley Welke, Brandon Freudenburg, Ella Dailey, and Haddie Mundorf say they are very proud of their kids.

    News

    Accused of trying to kill his wife.

    Sutherland man in court Thursday for attempting to murder his wife

    Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 5:47 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Facing felony charges in Lincoln County

    News

    Fremont Slough Wildlife Area where the Lincoln County Dive Team recovered the body of a young...

    21-year old drowns at Fremont Slough Wildlife Area

    Updated: Sep. 6, 2021 at 1:58 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Lincoln County Dive Team recovers young man's body.

    News

    The North Platte Public School Foundation honors six staff

    “Staff of the Year Awards”

    Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 4:56 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    North Platte Public Schools Foundation

    News

    Kearney Public Schools starting mask mandate on Tuesday, September 7.

    Kearney Public Schools to begin requiring masks

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 7:55 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Mask mandate starts on Tuesday, September 7.

    News

    Stock photo, classroom

    Mask mandate ends at Medicine Valley Public Schools one day after implementation

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 7:11 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Mask mandate ends

    News

    Classroom closed for 14 days.

    4th grade closed for local elementary

    Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 at 6:47 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Classroom closed due to high infection rate.

    News

    Animal Science Professor and Ranch Horse Team Coach Jo Hergenreder displays her mask of horse...

    Walk-in clinic for the college community and public in Curtis

    Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Vaccine clinic set for August 31

    News

    Arm wrestling club in North Platte

    Men and Warriors arm wrestling in North Platte

    Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 11:02 AM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Learning the techniques

    News

    The North Platte Public School Foundation and Back 2 School Bash

    “Back 2 School Bash” week at North Platte Public Schools

    Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 at 12:04 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Fun all week for North Platte Public Schools

    News

    Jailed for burglary

    North Platte woman arrested for Maxwell jewelry theft

    Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 at 5:04 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Blaesi admitted to the crime

    News

    Trenton Esch and his attorney James M. Davis of Omaha.

    Broken Bow man sentenced to life in prison

    Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 at 3:16 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Trenton Esch sentenced to life

    News

    Maxwell Allen, sentencing in Frontier County District Court

    24-year old sentenced to 40 years in prison

    Updated: Aug. 18, 2021 at 8:57 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    If 24-year old Maxwell Allen serves his full sentence he will be 64-years old when his sentence is complete.

    News

    Understanding the third dose, and who is now eligible.

    No third dose for most, yet

    Updated: Aug. 18, 2021 at 7:56 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Third dose reserved for immunocompromised.

    News

    stock photo, cattle dog picture

    Cattle dog trials to Wild West Arena

    Updated: Aug. 14, 2021 at 1:31 AM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Dogs with ranching and other skills

    News

    Music on the Bricks Weekend, Downtown North Platte (starts Friday night)

    A weekend of local music, Music on the Bricks

    Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 7:26 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Two nights of music for the community.

    News

    Becca Chessmore showing pictures of Geoffery.

    Silent auction fundraiser being organized for North Platte murder victim’s family

    Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 1:27 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    A community coming together in time of grief.

    News

    Geoffery Allen

    Mom of murder victim speaks out

    Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 10:55 AM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Mom of murder victim speaks out

    News

    Dr. Smith is concerned with rising COVID-19 cases locally.

    It’s not politics, and he says he has “no dog in this fight,” he’s “just trying to save lives” at Great Plains Health

    Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 10:40 AM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Dr. Smith is encouraging people to look at facts, not fear

    News

    Cutting up some brisket

    Cookoff to help out local homeless shelter in town

    Updated: Aug. 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM CDT
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    By Andre Brooks
    Cookoff to help out local homeless shelter in town

    News

    Big Boy #4014 in North Platte

    Traveling across the mid-west, Big Boy #4014 makes North Platte home for the weekend

    Updated: Aug. 7, 2021 at 11:10 AM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    More than a Whistle stop

    News

    Turbines in Broken Bow, Nebraska

    Maintaining reliability and affordability in public power

    Updated: Aug. 7, 2021 at 10:21 AM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    The Nebraska Electric Generation & Transmission Cooperative (NEGT) wants Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) to hear from the public at town hall meetings beginning next week.

    News

    NSP Trooper Nicholas Goodwin

    Nebraska State Trooper Nicholas Goodwin passes away

    Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 at 7:39 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    The Nebraska State Patrol family is mourning the sudden loss of Trooper Nicholas Goodwin #73.

    News

    Indian Meadows destruction

    Indian Meadows Golf Course facing thousands of dollars in damage

    Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 9:06 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Indian Meadows destruction

    News

    Private fights in North Platte, Saturday

    Private fights in North Platte, Saturday

    Updated: Jul. 31, 2021 at 11:49 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Midwest Championship Fighting, LLC.

    News

    Survey open now

    NPPS – requests public input for return to school plan

    Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 3:51 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Survey open now.

    News

    "Last Call Tour" for Whiskey Bent

    Whiskey Bent and Tim Zach

    Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 12:34 PM CDT

    News

    Effective for School Year 2021-22, free meals for all students

    School meals at no charge for all students

    Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 11:56 AM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Effective for School Year 2021-22 in North Platte

    News

    Tim Zach and Whiskey Bent

    Nebraska band on “Last Call Tour”

    Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 9:33 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Tim Zach and Whiskey Bent

    News

    Funeral Procession Route, Saturday

    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier coming to North Platte

    Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 4:50 PM CDT
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Funeral Procession Route, Saturday

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    Sports

    Nebraska takes on Minnesota

    Updated: 5 hours ago
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    By 10/11 NOW
    Nebraska returns to the road on Saturday when it travels to Minneapolis to take on Minnesota in a Big Ten West Division battle. The contest at UM’s Huntington Bank Stadium will kick off at 11 a.m. CT with the game televised on ESPN2 and heard on the Huskers Radio Network.

    Forecast

    Weekend Forecast: Sunshine and warmer weather returns!

    Updated: 7 hours ago
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    By John Walsh
    Sunny skies with warmer weather expected into the weekend.

    News

    Webster County Sheriff’s Office responds to fatality crash on Highway 281

    Updated: 7 hours ago
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    By KSNB Local4
    The Webster County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatality crash on Highway 281 at R Road on Friday at around 11:15 a.m.

    News

    PAC features Halloween art exhibit

    Updated: 8 hours ago
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    By Beatriz Reyna
    The Prairie Arts Center Halloween art exhibit will be on display throughout the month of October.

    News

    Nebraska’s Attorney General offers opinion on controversial COVID-19 treatments

    Updated: 11 hours ago
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    By Associated Press
    Attorney General Doug Peterson released a legal opinion regarding disciplinary action over the prescription and use of controversial, off-label COVID-19 treatments.

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    News

    How to keep children’s teeth safe during Halloween

    Updated: 12 hours ago
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    By Colton Emswiler
    Protecting smiles from candy

    Forecast

    Cool Friday but a rebound on the way.....

    Updated: 12 hours ago
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    By Justin Fanfarilli
    Skies clear out by Friday but it will stay cool for one more day before we warm up during the weekend.

    News

    U.P. Railroad employees plan to participate in rally against vaccine mandate

    Updated: 13 hours ago
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Senator Mike Groene supports railroad employees as they plan to rally against vaccine mandates in North Platte.

    News

    Nebraska town takes steps toward defending life

    Updated: 14 hours ago
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    By Melanie Standiford
    Dickson is a director with Right To Life of East Texas and the founder of the Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn Initiative.

    News

    Ricketts relaxes some health care licensing requirements

    Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 2:38 PM CDT
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    By Associated Press
    Gov. Pete Ricketts has signed an executive order that will let drug counselors, physical therapists and other health professionals practice in their field even if they aren’t licensed in Nebraska.

    Forecast

    Time to pull out the coats...

    Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 12:10 PM CDT
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    By Justin Fanfarilli
    You may want to pull the coat of the closet Thursday morning. Depending on the cloud cover, the pontential is there for the coldest lows of the season to date.