The KWBE and Ol Red North Pole Hotline

This Christmas, kids can call the North Pole Hotline to leave a message for Santa at 402-230-7826 Each call enters parents into our $1,000 Christmas Cash Giveaway. December 9th - 20th, we’ll air one favorite message daily, and that child will win a

November 29, 2024Updated: December 24, 2024
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

This Christmas, kids can call the North Pole Hotline to leave a message for Santa at 402-230-7826

This Christmas, Ol’ Red 99-5 & KWBE are teaming up with Santa to spread the holiday cheer! Kids can call the North Pole Hotline to leave a message for Santa himself!

Every call not only delivers Christmas wishes to the Big Guy in Red—it also enters parents into our $1,000 Christmas Cash Giveaway! 

Starting December 9th, we’ll air one favorite message daily, and that lucky child will win a special gift from Ol’ Red & KWBE.. Then, on December 23rd, we’ll announce the $1,000 GRAND PRIZE WINNER! 

The North Pole Hotline is brought to you by:
Bob’s Locker Plant in Washington
Renegade Towing and Recovery
Plaza Ridge Dental of Beatrice
Ziggi’s Coffee in Fairbury
Prellwitz Exteriors of Fairbury

Call the North Pole Hotline at 402-230-7826 

The North Pole Hotline—where holiday magic happens! ??? Merry Christmas from Ol’ Red 99-5 & KWBE!

 

Official Contest Rules: "The North Pole Hotline"


This contest is sponsored by Ol’ Red 99-5 and KWBE. By participating, entrants agree to these official rules and the decisions of the sponsors, which are final and binding in all respects.

The contest runs from December 9, 2024, to December 23, 2024. Entries will be accepted through December 20, 2024, at 11:59 PM.:

    • Contest is open to legal residents of the United States.
    • Employees of Ol’ Red 99-5, KWBE, their immediate families, and household members are not eligible to win.
    • Children under 18 can leave messages for Santa; their parents or guardians will be entered into the drawing.
    • Only one entry per child will be accepted.
    • All messages must be submitted by 11:59 PM on December 20, 2024.

WINNER SELECTION

  1. Daily Gift Winners:

    • From December 9 to December 20, one favorite message will be aired daily.
    • The child whose message is selected will receive a special Christmas gift from Ol’ Red 99-5 and KWBE.
    • Daily winners will be contacted via the parent/guardian's provided information.
  2. Grand Prize Winner:

    • On December 23, 2024, one grand prize winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries to win $1,000 in Christmas cash.
    • The winner will be announced live on-air.

PRIZES

  1. Daily Prizes:
    • Gifts provided by Ol’ Red 99-5 and KWBE will be awarded to daily winners.
  2. Grand Prize:
    • $1,000 in Christmas cash will be awarded to the grand prize winner.

Prizes are non-transferable, and no substitutions are allowed. Taxes, if applicable, are the responsibility of the winners.


CONDITIONS

 

By participating, all entrants agree to:

Grant Ol’ Red 99-5 and KWBE permission to use their child’s voice message, name, and likeness for promotional purposes without additional compensation.

Release the sponsors from any liability related to the contest or prizes.

Incomplete or late entries will not be considered.

Sponsors are not responsible for technical issues, including failed phone calls or other communication errors.


ODDS OF WINNING

Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

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