Beatriz Reyna
News Director
North Platte, NE
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Beatriz Reyna is the News Director and Midday Anchor for NBC Nebraska News 2. She started at KNOP-TV in December of 2004 as a general assignments reporter and photographer. She also spent time anchoring weekend newscasts.
Originally from North Platte, Beatriz earned her Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
"Since the age of 13, I always knew that I wanted to be a reporter," Beatriz said. "I remember sitting on the couch with my grandparents one afternoon watching Univision–the Spanish network and saying to myself 'that's what I want to do someday.' Fast forward a few years later, I am living that dream."
Beatriz's favorite part of her job is meeting new people everyday and sharing their stories. Whether they make you angry, cry or laugh, Beatriz strives to keep viewers informed.
When she's not working, Beatriz loves spending time at the gym, competing in marathons and spending time with friends and family.
Beatriz enjoys hearing from those in the community and is always looking for good story ideas. Feel free to say hello or tell her what is happening in your community.
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Country artists Jelly Roll and Parker McCollum will headline the 2024 NEBRASKAland Days Viaero Wireless Summer Jam Concert Series
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Students at McPherson County Schools were left starstruck after Hollywood actor Luke Wilson briefly stopped by the school Thursday.
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Health officials from the Panhandle Public Health District today announced the state's first death this year associated with the West Nile virus.
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NEBRASKAland Days Executive Director David Fudge announced Monday he is retiring from the organization at the end of the 2024 celebration.
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A Western Nebraska man died two months before his wedding reception after being struck by lighting while on horseback.
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The deceased man had numerous identifications on him that showed he was a citizen of Mexico.
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A GoFundMe page has been set up for Pablo Briceño, 22, who was killed in a crash near Gibbon on Sunday.
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The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department says another body was discovered inside a locomotive at Union Pacific Bailey Yard.
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The three-day Hot Air Balloon Festival gets underway in Cozad Friday.
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UP's Big Boy No. 4014 arrives in North Platte Thursday. The steam train will be on display until Saturday morning.
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Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 will travel through Nebraska for its Home Run Express Tour.
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A full size pickup could be seen underwater in Dundy County.
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The Natick Fire started Wednesday afternoon at the Nebraska National Forest Bessey Ranger District in Halsey and has burned 1,800 acres.
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North Platte High School teacher charged with sexual assault of a student pleads not guilty.
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An assault charge against Stapleton Public Schools Superintendent Brian Redinger was filed in Logan County Court last week.
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The U.S. Honor Flag arrived in central Nebraska Wednesday to honor Aurora couple ahead of their funeral.
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A judge cut Cooper's bond in half but kept a no-contact with minors order in place.
According to court documents, close to 50,000 text messages were exchanged between the teacher and the student including some several that were sexual in nature.
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Thirty-one Union Pacific train cars carrying coal derailed three miles southeast of Gothenburg.
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Fire at fertilizer plant in Lamar ruled accidental.
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Authorities say a Hershey man was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 30 west of North Platte Sunday.
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A two-vehicle collision leaves one person dead Sunday afternoon on Highway 30 west of North Platte . The name of the victim is not being released pending notification of next of kin.
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Courtney Steer, 27, of McCook was killed when her U-Haul crashed into an Amtrak Train Tuesday morning.
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The Nebraska State Fair board is showcasing a diverse blend of vendors and performers at this year's fair.
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The family of a U.S. Marine Veteran injured in the Ukranian war is struggling to bring their solider home. His family has set up a GoFundMe to fly him home. Alex Ortiz joined the Marines in Nebraska after graduating from North Platte High School. He was living in Ohio before he went to Ukraine.
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Calie Troyer of Hershey, Neb. was crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska Wednesday afternoon at Mid-Plains Community College South Campus Theater.
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Crews continue to battle a wildfire at the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey.
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Several agencies and fire departments are on scene battling a wildfire at the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey.
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The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency provides tips on how to protect your home from wildfires.
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Nebraska Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Charles Herbster hit the campaign trail on a three-city tour with Donald Trump Jr. Wednesday.
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Kathleen Jourdan, 33, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her husband back in 2020.
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Kathleen said Joshua did not have time to defend himself as she drew the gun and fired.
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Kathleen Jourdan testified on Wednesday during the fifth day of the trial.
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The big testimony Tuesday was that of Jessica Jourdan who was married to Josh for three and a half years.
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Day three of the Kathleen Jourdan trial got underway in Dawson County District Monday.
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Friday is day two of the Kathleen Jourdan trial on Friday in Dawson County District Court in Lexington.
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Opening arguments are now underway in Dawson County District Court.
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Broken Bow Police Department Sergeant Shane Fiorelli was awarded for his selfless act of heroism during Tuesday’s city council meeting.
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U.S. Senator Deb Fischer weighs in on Sustainable Beef LLC project and country of origin labeling for beef products.
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer stops in North Platte to address Ukraine conflict and Infrastructure Bill Monday.
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The Red Willow County Attorney's Office is investigating a shooting that injured one person and an officer Monday night.
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The non-profit organization Impact Art is helping build the next generation of artists.
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Dozens gathered in Kearney to bring awareness to human trafficking Saturday.
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The McCook Fire Department will host a 9/11 stair climb Saturday.
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Two 19-year-old men accused in the shooting death of a Lexington man earlier this month were arraigned in Dawson County Court Tuesday.
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A Pleasanton man who died in Tuesday's fatal shooting in Lexington was facing multiple charges of sexual assault in Buffalo County.
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NSP finds more than 200 pounds of marijuana in Dawson, Lincoln County traffic stops.
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The controversy didn’t dampen the spirits of students from raising $5,000 for a non-profit organization.
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A Colorado family was killed in Wednesday morning’s two vehicle accident near Hershey, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.
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Hazardous road conditions is blamed for several accidents and deaths on Nebraska roadways Wednesday.
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