How to watch Vice President JD Vance's North Platte rally live on NCN

NCN will begin livestreaming the rally at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, with Vance's remarks airing on television at noon

October 21, 2026Updated: October 21, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

How to watch Vice President JD Vance's North Platte rally live on NCN

Vice President JD Vance speaks during a midterm campaign rally at Hyder Warehouse in Hendersonville, N.C., Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

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How to watch Vice President JD Vance's North Platte rally live on NCN

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