Tristen Winder

Assignment Editor/Reporter

North Platte, Nebraska

Tristen Winder is the Assignment Editor and a Reporter for NBC Nebraska News 2. Tristen joined the KNOP team in December 2022 after serving as a news director at a North Platte radio station since 2016.

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association has recognized Tristen for three consecutive years at their annual award ceremony. Most recently, Tristen received his second gold award for his in-depth, continuing coverage of state water rights. In 2021 Tristen received a gold award in the same category for a story on Sustainable Beef, LLC and their potential North Plate location.

Tristen is a graduate of North Platte Catholic Schools and a native of North Platte who has a passion for the community he grew up in. He previously served on the City of North Platte Planning Commission and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Lincoln County Crimestoppers, the Community Connections Advisory Council, and the North Platte Optimists.

Tristen enjoys covering local news, politics, sports, and more.

And yes, that last name is no coincidence. He is related to evening anchor Kent Winder. Tristen is Ken's nephew!

Have a story idea for News 2 to cover? Email news2@nbcneb.com.

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Former South Platte High School employee sentenced for sexually abusing student

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:32 PM CDT

By Tristen Winder

According to the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, 39-year-old Joel Foster used his position as an employee of South Platte High School to abuse a minor student.

Sports

West Nebraska All-Star Football and Volleyball rosters released

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:10 AM CDT

By Tristen Winder

The athletes were nominated by their respective high school coaches and selected by the All-Star coaches to participate.

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Kwik Stop convenience stores donating to Greater Nebraska Art Exhibits

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT

By Tristen Winder

Kwik Stop Convenience Stores donating to Greater Nebraska Art Exhibits

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Patterson named Chadron State College President

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 5:55 PM CDT

By Tristen Winder

Patterson named Chadron State College President

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Ricketts says he has great coaches and mentors in Senate

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 4:13 PM CDT

By Tristen Winder

Appointed Nebraska US Senator Pete Ricketts taken under the wing of several lawmakers.

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North Platte teacher charged with sexual assault of student submits resignation

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT

By Tristen Winder

David Cooper has been charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault by a school employee and third-degree sexual assault by a school employee.

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Cattle seized from Lincoln County property earlier this month auctioned at North Platte Stockyards

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM CDT

By Tristen Winder

Hundreds of cattle that were seized earlier this month was auctioned off Tuesday afternoon at the North Platte Stockyards.

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Nebraska death penalty abolition considered in Legislature Thursday

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 12:01 PM CDT

By Tristen Winder

A measure was heard this week in the Nebraska Legislature that would repeal the death penalty. Capital Punishment was abolished by the Nebraska Legislature in 2015, a decision that was reversed by voters in 2016.

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Bill to authorize physical intervention by teachers considered

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:42 AM CST

By Tristen Winder

The Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee heard testimony on a bill intended to assist Nebraska teachers in controlling violent and disruptive students on Tuesday.

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Fire crews battle fire at fertilizer plant

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:01 PM CST

By Tristen Winder

The Chase County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an active chemical fire in the area of Highway 6 from 313 Avenue to 315 Avenue.

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Data from NDOT indicates 10% of drivers are distracted

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 2:32 PM CST

By Tristen Winder

The Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office used new digital technology to measure the number of distracted drivers in Nebraska.

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Western Nebraska roads range from partially to completely snow covered

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 12:11 PM CST

By Tristen Winder

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol are reporting slick spots and reduced visibility from parts of the southern Panhandle to the North Platte area.

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NDOT reports 19 deaths in November on Nebraska roadways

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 5:33 PM CST

By Tristen Winder

During the month of November 2022, nineteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT).

Sports

Nebraska School Activities Association announces Fall Academic All-State Awards

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 3:30 PM CST

By Tristen Winder

The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) has announced the student recipients of the Fall 2022-2023 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards. According to the NSAA, since 2006 this award program has recognized students who meet the criteria for nomination by their school in the season of their activity. Each year the NSAA and the NCPA recognize students during Fall, Winter, and Spring Seasons who are nominated by their schools for their individual academic excellence, leadership, and significant contributions to their NSAA activity.

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Nebraska Cattlemen select Western Nebraska producer as next President

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 5:39 PM CST

By Tristen Winder

The Nebraska Cattlemen Board of Directors elected Steve Hanson of Elsie to serve as President, at their meeting last week.

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Gov. Ricketts and Anselmo couple honored by Nebraska Cattlemen

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 4:29 PM CST

By Tristen Winder

Nebraska Cattlemen honored three recipients’ contributions to Nebraska’s beef industry at the Annual Awards Banquet during the 2022 Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Convention.

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