Marresa Burke
Weekend Anchor/Reporter
North Platte, Nebraska
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Marresa joined the News 2 team in September 2020 as the Weekend Anchor/Reporter. In 2017, she graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee where she majored in Mass Communications and minored in Dance. She was also a member of the Middle Tennessee Spirit Program which added to her love sports specifically, basketball and football.
Her father always told her, "Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." With those words, she plans on giving a special touch to each story she delivers to the North Platte community.
Outside of news, she enjoys shopping, binge watching make up tutorials, television shows and movies while spending time with her turtles: Poptart and Sprinkles.
People aged fifty-five and up put their game faces on for the 2021 Golden Games.
The 56th annual prayer breakfast with Mayor Kelliher took place on June 17.
Eight contestants perform monologues for second round of the Miss Rodeo Nebraska.
A Flag Day ceremony was held at the Buffalo Bill Park on June 14, 2021.
The Heritage Days Festival teaches the importance of knowing where you come from.
Eagle Scout Lathan Welch created a garden for residents of Linden Court.
A look inside the second night of the Miss Nebraska competition.
June 10 was the first night of the Miss Nebraska 2021 competition.
Murder suspect, Keith Allen, appeared in court on June 7.
Learn the differences between allergic reactions and side effects after receiving the COVID-19.
The opening ceremony was held for the Miss Nebraska competition on June 6.
The Thomas County Airport is undergoing construction.
A former Beatrice librarian was the guest speaker for the North Platte Library's noon program series.
A Memorial Day ceremony hosted at Fort McPherson on May 31, 2021.
Veteran shares his thoughts on the VA's decision to not host a public Memorial Day ceremony at national cemeteries across the nation.
On May 26, a tornado touched down near Benkelmen knocking down powerlines causing many people to lost power.
Experts at Great Plains Health share tips helping people with seasonal allergies.
The North Platte Noon/Sunshine Rotary Club hosted their last food distribution.
Nebraska is looking at add five industrial rail ports throughout the state. Lincoln County Commissioners discussed what is needed for North Platte and Lincoln County to be considered.
Lincoln County Sheriff is working on purchasing body scanners for the detention center.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Family Hearing Specialists' new building.
People running and walking around Cody Park raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention.
Local experts share tips on planting corn and soybeans to increase producers' yields.
The Ingham Bridge replacement project is scheduled to be completed in May of 2022.
Local utility companies weigh in on how they protect valuable information against a cyberattack.
The Cedar Room is offering a delicacy that many have not seen in the state of Nebraska.
Members of the community participated in NebraskaLand Bank's Community Shred Day.
The Lincoln County Sheriff office is purchasing new cameras for their vehicles.
A new proposal from the Nebraska State Dairy Association will change the price of milk for producers.
A local playground is renamed the Buffalo Bill Kiwani's playground.
The Lincoln County Ag Society hosted a one-day craft show.
Local women come together to support a Gothenburg artist in the first-ever, "Tea with Jenny."
Local Girl Scouts hosted a food and clothing drive to donate to other organizations.
Music on the Bricks is filling downtown North Platte with live music.
Elementary kids celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees for an outdoor playground.
The Nebraska Passport program is encouraging more tourists to come visit and learn more about the unique communities throughout the state.
Advisory Committee of the North Platte/Lincoln County Visitors Bureau is advocating for changes to their hierarchy.
North Platte veterans honored with quilts of valor on April 26, 2021.
Members of the North Platte High School Environmental club worked to clean up Iron House Park.
North Platte Baptist Church is concluding their series of Community Sundays.
A local kid is helping the homeless community by raising money with a lemonade stand.
This year's participants for Relay for Life gather to raise more awareness about the event and cancer research.
FFA members prepared and delivered meals to farmers and ranchers throughout the area.
A preview of one of the dogs featured in Paws-itive Partners' fundraising event.
Great Plains Health is making history in the medical industry.