Beatriz Reyna

North Platte

Reporter at KNOP-TV (North Platte, NE )

Journalist for @KNOPTV. I run to explore new places. Coffee Addict. Regional Mexicana music junkie. Summer Lover. Free Spirit. Nerd-at-Heart. @NAHJ member.

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Man arrested in deadly hit-and-run of cyclist during Tour de Nebraska

Jul 4, 2024 | knopnews2.com | Beatriz Reyna

An Arkansas man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a Council Bluffs cyclist participating in Tour de Nebraska over the weekend.
Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run involving cyclist near Valentine

Jul 2, 2024 | knopnews2.com | Beatriz Reyna

The Cherry County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest following a deadly hit-and-run crash involving a cyclist participating in the Tour de Nebraska event Saturday morning on Highway 20 west of Valentine.
Giving back during Giving Tuesday

Nov 28, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Beatriz Reyna

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - With Black Friday and Cyber Monday now behind us, Americans are stepping in to help those in need by donating to charities. Giving Tuesday is a chance to give back during the busy holiday shopping season. It has also become a critical day for non-profit organizations and charities. According to Giving Tuesday.org, donations reached $3.1 billion in 2022. This year, it’s estimated they could top $3.4 billion.
GoFundMe set up for Lincoln couple killed in Friday crash

Nov 27, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Beatriz Reyna

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A GoFundMe account has been set up for the Lincoln couple that was killed on Friday on I-80 east of North Platte. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, Lezter Juarez, 27, and Jenny Arriaga, 25, were killed when their GMC Yukon crossed the median and crashed into a Honda SUV and then a semi.
North Platte Public Transit closed for Thanksgiving

Nov 20, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Beatriz Reyna

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Public Transit system will close for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will also be no transportation service on Fri. Nov. 24 or Sat. Nov. 25. The bus service will resume normal operations on Monday, Nov. 27, according to a press release. Click here to subscribe to our NBC Nebraska News 2 daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox. Copyright 2023 KNOP. All rights reserved.
North Platte police watching for impaired drivers during Halloween

Oct 27, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Beatriz Reyna

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Police Department will be keeping an eye out for impaired drivers this Halloween. NPPD said Halloween typically means extra foot traffic as kids set out to trick-or treat, which means drivers should stay alert for kids in residential areas and keep their focus on the road. If Halloween celebrations involve alcohol, NPPD reminds individuals to have a designated driver to get them home.
Michael Ray to headline 2024 Lincoln County Fair concert

Oct 26, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Beatriz Reyna

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Lincoln County Ag Society announced their concert lineup for the 2024 county fair on Thursday. Michael Ray will headline the concert on July 26. The Drew Phillips band will be the opening act. Tickets are $30. They go on sale Friday, Oct. 27. You can purchase tickets on the Lincoln County fair website. Ray was mentored by John Rich of Big & Rich on the singing competition ‘The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep’, which he won.
Local chamber warns of email scam offering to sell contact list

Oct 25, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Beatriz Reyna

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Area Chamber and Development Corporation wants to warn the public about an email scam offering to sell the organization’s contact list. Chamber officials said a few emails have already been circulating online. Chamber Vice President of Operations, Cassie Condon, said the chamber will never sell their contact list. She asks that anyone who receives the emails to mark them as spam or delete them. Copyright 2023 KNOP. All rights reserved.
Proposed BMX project delayed after QGF citizen review committee denies fund request

Oct 24, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Beatriz Reyna

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Plans to build a BMX dirt track are on hold once again. Brandon McCook, 308 BMX, Inc. founder, has pursued the project since 2016 and is hoping to build a full-size bicycle dirt and pump track north of the Dowhower Complex. He met with the city’s quality growth fund advisory board Tuesday to request $50,000 in quality growth funds to get the project started.
$50,000 reward offered to help solve 2020 murder of North Platte man

Oct 19, 2023 | knopnews2.com | Beatriz Reyna

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A reward is being offered to help solve the murder of a 68-year-old North Platte man. Attorney Terry Waite of Waite & McWha law firm received a $50,000 reward from a client in hopes it will lead to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for the 2020 death of Nicholas Legas. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office or send an email to [email protected].