Melanie Standiford
News Director/Anchor
North Platte, Nebraska
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Melanie is the News Director and produces and anchors the 6 p.m. newscast.
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Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 10:08 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Witnesses say at least one person is dead after an accident on South Highway 83 and Walker Road in North Platte just before 9 a.m.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 11:52 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained generations, and will continue their run in North Platte Saturday.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Guardians of the Children helping in the community.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By NBC Nebraska News 2
The NEBRASKAland Days on Parade was held on Saturday.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 3:23 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
A group of veterans helps unfurl a great flag south of Stapleton on Flag Day.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 2:44 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Fill the Boot fundraiser raises $1400 for rural fire departments
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 2:19 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Lane Livingston competes again on Thursday morning.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 1:18 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Crash near Cozad Friday.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 1:47 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
26-year-old Ketra Vlasin of McCook killed Wednesday.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 11:14 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Victim and suspect identified in Wednesday's shooting.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford and Kelsley Wilkinson
North Platte shooting being investigated, Wednesday evening.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 12:18 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Honoring and remembering our nation's heroes on Memorial Day.
Updated: May. 28, 2022 at 7:44 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford and Ian Mason
North Platte police were contacted by a man concerned about a vehicle he had seen sitting in the same spot for some time.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 10:41 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
About 30 Union Pacific rail cars with coal derailed two miles southeast of Gothenburg around 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 12:22 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
All scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Nebraska Cattlemen Midyear Meeting in Valentine, Friday, June 10, during the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Lunch.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Saathoff faces 20 years in prison for the death of Bryce Wood.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
“The pandemic has exacerbated longstanding financial and workforce challenges facing the long-term care industry, pushing many facilities to the brink of closure."
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
In the tradition of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Rider Kiesner and his partner Bethany Iles entertain with trick riding, trick roping, and gun-slinging!
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 8:35 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Brian Gallagher says to call him at 720-320-4187 with questions.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 11:27 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Adam Cooper is the top vote-getter with 63% of the vote.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 11:19 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Rahjes and Boyd will advance to the general election in November.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 2:05 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
DNA confirms Jerome Vieyra died in fire.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 5:13 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
On Wednesday, the big giving really takes off.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
The enormous support for volunteer firefighter, Travis Metzler, hurt fighting in the Road 737 Wildfire
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Bust of North Platte rodeo announcer, Hall of Fame member Hadley Barrett graces Wild West Rodeo Arena
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 3:44 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
The United States Honor Flag is coming to Cambridge to honor J.P. Trumble.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Dine out at Denny's Thursday from 4-10 to help student-athletes bound for Disney Duals.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 11:59 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
There must be a way to track a fire like this in real-time with real facts.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 11:46 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
The funeral service will be a Level 3 funeral as outlined for a retired firefighter.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 11:42 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
As of 10:00 a.m., Sunday, all wildfire evacuations have been lifted, according to the Nebraska Forest Service.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 6:51 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Nebraska Wildfires Burn in Multiple Locations
Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 7:41 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Multiple agencies are battling a wildfire across south-central Nebraska.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Please avoid the area. Road 761 and Country Club Road.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 4:59 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Residents of Benkelman are being told to evacuate immediately from main street and east of town north of the railroad due to an uncontained wildfire.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Fondly remembering Terry Harlan.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 9:42 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Visitors will still be allowed to use grills at both locations but are asked to refrain from making campfires.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 9:25 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Back to back area fires, cigarettes to blame for both.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Justin Norris was moved to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Omaha where he faces a long recovery process.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 2:48 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Today, Governor Pete Ricketts signed LB 1261e during a ceremony at the Nebraska State Capitol.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 11:11 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
The unveiling will take place underneath the Wild West Arena Grandstand.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 1:17 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
“Keep them in your prayers. Keep checking on Cheryl and just … keep moving forward but can never forget him,”
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 12:15 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
The fire caused State Highway 71 to be blocked off for the duration of the containment.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 11:12 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
It was a great success, so far raising over $11,000 between the event last week and the donations that keep coming in.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 3:35 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Powell says agencies continue working in the region, putting a lot of water on areas of concern, and monitoring flare-ups.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 1:11 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
To honor the service and sacrifice of these men and women who rush fearlessly into the face of danger.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 11:03 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Representatives from the Nebraska Farm Bureau, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, and several local officials and community members met with Governor Ricketts, Monday.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 2:13 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Two from Sutherland were arrested for Felony Child Abuse, Sunday.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
Elwood Volunteer Fire Chief Darren Krull to be honored with U.S. Honor Flag, Monday
Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 12:18 AM CDT
|By Melanie Standiford
At least eight structures and 48 outbuildings were destroyed in the Gosper/Furnas County wildfire.