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.
Hear advice from Great Plains Health Infectious Preventionist about ways to stay safe during Thanksgiving.
Learn more about how widespread food insecurity is across the state and how our local food pantries feed into the battle.
Learn about a resource in the community that is dedicated to helping four-legged companions.
The Click it or Ticket Campaign has started. Law enforcement will be watching for seat belt violations.
A local group finds ways to hand out essential products during this time.
The North Platte High School host a curb-side food pantry each month.
Learn why early detection is the key in fighting pancreatic cancer.
As the number of criminal incidents in North Platte increase, the North Platte police department shares insight on how the department is handling crime in the area.
Two North Platte Florists participate in a nationwide event to donate food to local food banks.
COVID-19 contingency plans for employees addressed during November 9th Lincoln County Commissioners meeting.
Jefferson Elementary host an event to serve veterans in the community.
Finding healthier alternatives for holiday dishes as Thanksgiving approaches.
Blood is not just a treat for vampires, but the American Red Cross too.
Businesses have the opportunity to apply for grants from the CARES act.
The Nebraska Youth Center work to change the lives of the children who are in their care.
The Rape/Domestic Abuse Program hosts their first Clothesline Project.
The Connection works to provide services to its residents.
A ribbon cutting event was held for a local business owner's third establishment in the community.
Veterans recognized for their dedication and sacrifice with a quilt of valor.
New services provided by the United States Department of Agriculture in North Platte.
The 1st Out of Darkness experience was held on October 11, 2020.
Alive Outside holds ribbon cutting ceremony long postponed due to Covid-19.
Students were able to use their artistic abilities to celebrate Constitution week.
Donating blood or plasma can aid in COVID-19 treatments.
There is no haunted village at the Lincoln County Historical Museum this year.
An event held to help victims of domestic violence in the community.
The Halloween spirit brings more than just scares to our community.
People hold pro-life signs on the corner of Fourth and Jeffers Street.
Business networking events in the North Platte community resume.
The annual tank race kicks off the fall season festivities.
RDAP raising awareness about domestic violence in community.
A benefit was held to raise money for Alaina Connelly's medical expenses.
Buffalo Early Learning Center provides new learning opportunities for students.
Guardians of the Children host events to make a difference in the North Platte community and lives of children in Lincoln County.
There has been an increase of trash on the roadways since last year.
Domestic violence survivors are able to seek the help with more opportunities through RDAP.
Raising awareness regarding suicide prevention in the law enforcement community through a designated day.
Downtown’s revitalization project is concluding on phase two.
With the seasons changing and new allergens emerging, residents of North Platte need to be concerned with the air quality.
Visitors to the North Platte gun show were able to see guns, knives and more.
Students celebrate Constitution week with one of our nation’s founding fathers and members of the Daughters of the Revolution - Sioux Lookout Chapter.
Community Connection is all about providing youth with additional support and guidance in their lives.
So far, the Lincoln County Election Commission has received 5,500 early voting applications.
North Platte has it's own history with the Women's Suffrage Movement.
Visitors of Dusty Trails galloped through Labor Day weekend.