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.
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The Licensed Practical Nursing graduates are eager to support patients and make a difference in the healthcare industry.
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The UNL research centers were established for local farmers to learn what types of crops and animals would thrive in their region.
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The county and the chamber are working together on industrial rail park and inland port authority economic plans.
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The "Old Glory Blowout" is one of Buffalo Bill's many shows that captured the essence of the Wild West for entertainment purposes.
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June 19, also known as Juneteenth, is a new federal holiday.
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On Monday, June 20, the Lincoln County Commissioners focused on accountability and transparency.
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The North Platte Jaycees hosted the pancake feed to raise money.
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On Friday, June 17, many of the youngest residents participated in the annual sandcastle building competition.
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Fort Cody is hosting live concerts each Thursday night through the summer.
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The decorated cakes and crafts auction is at the Platte Bar on Friday, June 17, at 1 p.m.
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When the construction began on the new courthouse in 1922, county treasurer Sam Souder burned the first courthouse down.
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On Friday, June 10, Miss Nebraska contestants graced the NPHS stage for the second day of the competition.
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Saturday kicks off the Big Give Keith County Event that supports and raises awareness for 30 local non-profits.
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The Miss Nebraska competition takes place from June 9 through June 11. The Miss Nebraska teens will be crowned on Friday, June 10.
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The ditch plow paved the way for agriculture by making the land more arable for agriculture.
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Karen Swissher transitioned from decorating trees in her driveway to decorating hay bales.
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For forty years, bicyclists from around nation have come to the good life for the Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska.
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The Lincoln County Commissioners said they are assuring that state statutes are being followed to appoint members to the Veteran Service Office. They said the county’s primary focus is making sure Lincoln County veterans are cared for.
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More people are interested in traveling this summer which means the tourism industry may collide with the labor shortage.
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Nebraska was known for having the most one-room schoolhouses. Lincoln County had at least 100 small districts.
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The first Memorial Day observation was on May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Lincoln County’s location made it a prime area for bombing zones during the war efforts.
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A local sheriff takes his devotion of serving to Central America.
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On Monday, the Lincoln County Commissioners listened to a presentation about SIDs amid the lack of housing options.
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Three veterans from Sutherland, with a range of military experience, received quilts of valor for their dedication to the United States
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Tourism experts expect an increase in travelers to our local parks for Memorial day weekend.
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In this week's Throwback Thursday, learn the importance of road ranches along the Oregon Trail.
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The Pony Express Ride started on May 18 in Scottsbluff and will conclude at the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday, May 21.
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See how students at Eisenhower Elementary celebrated their last day of school.
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The Lincoln County Commissioners launched an internal investigation into the nomination process for the Veteran Service Committee.
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Many people gathered to raise money and support for local rural fire departments on Saturday.
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On Friday, Mid-Plains Community College held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2022.
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A multi-car accident on Highway 30 closed the road and detoured traffic.
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The Sutherland Water project helped farmers, boosted the economy and provided electricity.
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The two candidates that will advance are Chris Bruns and Mike Jacobson.
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High property taxes, transparency and the conditions of the county roads are a few of the areas, many of the candidates running for Lincoln County Commissioner District 2 hope to address.
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Each School board Ward 3 candidate holds different ideals and identifies specific issues they hope to address if elected.
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Over 300 D.A.R.E. students celebrated completing the program with activities and local public safety officials.
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On May 5, the Nebraska College of Technical Agricultural graduated roughly 76 candidates.
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Since 1870, 200 Lincoln County inventors have received patents for their inventions.
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Gayle Reed’s retirement coffee is scheduled for Friday, May 6th.
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A pilot program at UNL is bringing together educators from across the nation together.
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Great Plains Health experts share advice to combat childhood obesity.
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Former Cambridge fire chief John P. Trumble died helping evacuate families in the Road 702 Wildfire. It is unclear if his family is eligible for the compensation outlined in LB717.
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This year, Guardians of the Children- Flat rock chapter gave away over 200 bikes at their Sixth Annual Family Appreciation Day.
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Lincoln County is one of 40 recipients of funding for the National Crime Victims' Rights Community Awareness Project.