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Wings and Wine fundraiser to benefit Blanche Senior Scholarship set for Aug. 20

Wings and Wine fundraiser to benefit Blanche Senior Scholarship set for Aug. 20

  • Ashley Mohler

The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual fundraiser for the Blanche Senior Scholarship on Thursday, Aug. 20.

Photos: Creighton University opens Magis Hall, a new sophomore residence hall

Photos: Creighton University opens Magis Hall, a new sophomore residence hall

  • Nikos Frazier World-Herald Photo/Video Editor

Take a look inside Creighton University's newest residence hall, Magis Hall.

Lincoln students head back to class. See our photos from the first day of school

Lincoln students head back to class. See our photos from the first day of school

    Wednesday was the first day of school for Lincoln Public Schools students in kindergarten and sixth and ninth grades. See photos here.

    Lexington prepares for back to school with outdoor event

    Lexington prepares for back to school with outdoor event

    • Ashley Mohler

    On Wednesday, July 5, the Lexington Welcome Center hosted a back-to-school event on the north side of the opportunity center. The parking lot was full and informational booths from local organizations and businesses were set up outside for guests to visit.

    Lexington marching band gears up for unique performance

    Lexington marching band gears up for unique performance

    • Ashley Mohler

    Band students flocked to Lexington High School during the week of Aug. 3, instruments in hand, as they prepared for the upcoming marching season.

    What to know about your child’s first day of school as Dawson County prepares for a new school year

    What to know about your child’s first day of school as Dawson County prepares for a new school year

    • Ashley Mohler

    It’s August, and summer is beginning to wind down.

    Lexington students bring home national gold with STAR projects focused on period poverty and healthy eating

    Lexington students bring home national gold with STAR projects focused on period poverty and healthy eating

    • Ashley Mohler

    Washington D.C. was a trip to remember for three Lexington High School students who got the opportunity to share their Students Taking Action with Recognition projects on a national level when they ranked as the top two projects at state Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

    Lexington students bring home national gold with STAR projects focused on period poverty and healthy eating

    Lexington students bring home national gold with STAR projects focused on period poverty and healthy eating

      Washington D.C. was a trip to remember for three Lexington High School students who got the opportunity to share their Students Taking Action with Recognition projects on a national level when they ranked as the top two projects at state Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

      Eustis hosts Back to School Bonanza

      Eustis hosts Back to School Bonanza

        EUSTIS — On Thursday, July 30, Eustis celebrated the back-to-school season with a community event designed to help families prepare for the upcoming school year while giving students and parents a chance to reconnect before classes begin.

        4 locals to graduate in summer commencement at UNK

        4 locals to graduate in summer commencement at UNK

          KEARNEY — Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 182 summer graduates at the University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31, at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.

          Paying It Forward: UNK grad Erick Leiva Lopez starts school counseling career in hometown

          Paying It Forward: UNK grad Erick Leiva Lopez starts school counseling career in hometown

            Erick Leiva Lopez knows exactly what kind of educator he wants to be.

            Kearney student 'disappointed, shocked, angry, upset' that Joseph's closing

            Kearney student 'disappointed, shocked, angry, upset' that Joseph's closing

              Joseph's College Cosmetology campuses in Kearney, Grand Island, Norfolk and Lincoln will close July 31, the college said. The Kearney location is at 2213 Central Ave.

              Lexington School Board approves funds to acquire property through eminent domain

              Lexington School Board approves funds to acquire property through eminent domain

                After exiting a closed session Monday night, the Lexington School Board unanimously authorized the deposit of the condemnation award in the amount of $1,134,000 to acquire real estate via eminent domain for the property formerly known as Plum Creek Care Center and WEL-Life assisted living at…

                Treyvan Berry and Maylin Novoa win Mingus and Ramsey awards

                Treyvan Berry and Maylin Novoa win Mingus and Ramsey awards

                  Lexington High School announced that graduated seniors Treyvan Berry and Maylin Novoa were the recipients of Mingus and Ramsey awards.

                  Local students make Central Community College President's and Dean's list

                  Central Community College announced the names of full-time students that earned spots on the President's and Dean's honor lists for the spring semester.

                  Overton Public School announces second semester honor roll

                  Overton Public School announces second semester honor roll

                  Overton Public Schools released their second semester honor roll June 1.

                  Eustis-Farnam school announces honor roll

                  Eustis-Farnam school announces honor roll

                  Eustis-Farnam Public School announced the students who made honor roll from 7-12th grade.

                  2026 Sower Award nominations due June 12

                  Humanities Nebraska is seeking nominations for the annual Sower Award in the Humanities, which recognizes and individual who has made a significant contribution to the public understanding of the humanities in Nebraska.

                  UNK grad Emme Brown teaches little minds big lessons

                  UNK grad Emme Brown teaches little minds big lessons

                  SUMNER — At the beginning of each school year, Emme Brown gathers her kindergartners at Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools to read “The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be” by Joanna Gaines.

                  Gothenburg art offers students enrichment through one-day camps

                  Gothenburg art offers students enrichment through one-day camps

                  The art department at Dudley Elementary in Gothenburg is offering students a chance to express themselves through a one-day art camp in June.

                  Four local 4-H'ers receive 4-H scholarships

                  Four local 4-H'ers receive 4-H scholarships

                  Recently, the Dawson County Extension Office released the recipients of 4-H scholarships. 

                  From the Archives: Ridge School

                  From the Archives: Ridge School

                  Ridge School in Henrico County originated in the 1870s when classes met at the “Ridge Meeting House,” which also operated as a church. During the 1880s, classes were moved to a nearby small schoolhouse, which burned down in 1903. By 1907, the school was rebuilt, with a two-story building tha…

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                  MIAA coaches picked Rogers State first and defending champion Nebraska Kearney third in the 2026-27 women's golf preseason poll ahead of the new season.

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                  Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                  Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

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                  Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                  UNK degrees for Dawson County conferred at spring commencement

                  UNK degrees for Dawson County conferred at spring commencement

                  Graduate and undergraduate degrees were conferred for 739 spring graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises Friday, May 8 at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.

                  Lexington FFA grows futures and flowers

                  Lexington FFA grows futures and flowers

                  The Lexington FFA chapter is spreading their love of agriculture as well as raising funds for their future endeavors through a plant sale.

                  199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

                  199 students graduate from Lexington High School during Sunday ceremony

                  Lexington High School held their graduation ceremony Sunday, May 3, in the high school gymnasium.

                  33 Lexington High School students receive Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy award

                  33 Lexington High School students receive Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy award

                  The Nebraska Department of Education, in partnership with the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee, recently announced that 366 Nebraska Seals of Biliteracy have been awarded to 362 students during the April 2026 award cycle.

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                  Teams of high school students from across Nebraska raced their hand-built go-karts around the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's tractor testing track Saturday.

                  CPS reformats after-school and preschool programs, raises tuition

                  CPS reformats after-school and preschool programs, raises tuition

                  Cozad Public Schools's Afterzone and preschool programs have experienced a ride in tuition due to reformatting and grant refusals.

                  Learning Adventures Childcare plans culturally diverse summer curriculum

                  Learning Adventures Childcare plans culturally diverse summer curriculum

                  With only two months left in the school year, Learning Adventures Childcare is in full-blown planning mode for its summer program.

                  Lexington Community Foundation announces Norall Scholarship winners

                  Lexington Community Foundation announces Norall Scholarship winners

                  LEXINGTON — The Lexington Community Foundation announced the Norall Scholarship Trust award winners for the 2026-2027 academic years March 30.

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