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Education

Locals earn spots on UNL's Deans' lists for spring semester

Locals earn spots on UNL's Deans' lists for spring semester

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Commendation List recognizes students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, College of Engineering and/or College of Journalism and Mass Communications who met or exceeded a specified grade-po…

UNK program connects education and industry to grow state’s talent pipeline

UNK program connects education and industry to grow state’s talent pipeline

  • Jessica Kennedy

KEARNEY — Long before she became dean of the University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Business and Technology, Brooke Envick kept hearing the same concern from employers across the state.

Nebraska regents set to consider $600 million 'Big Red Rebuild' of Memorial Stadium

Nebraska regents set to consider $600 million 'Big Red Rebuild' of Memorial Stadium

  • Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor

Historic renovation of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium is back on the front burner with NU regents set to consider $600 million "Big Red Rebuild." 

Grand Island Public Schools appoint new Westridge assistant principal

Grand Island Public Schools appoint new Westridge assistant principal

  • GRAND ISLAND INDEPENDENT

Elizabeth “Libby” Banderas will join Grand Island Public Schools as an assistant principal at Westridge Middle School in the 2026-27 school year.

Nebraska, Turning Point USA leaders describe effort to bring chapters to all state high schools

Nebraska, Turning Point USA leaders describe effort to bring chapters to all state high schools

  • Josh Reyes Omaha World-Herald

Officials didn't offer details about how the chapters would form, but they said students will found and run the Turning Point USA clubs. 

Jeffrey Epstein called University of Nebraska, Creighton 'not good places,' emails show

Jeffrey Epstein called University of Nebraska, Creighton 'not good places,' emails show

  • Dan Crisler World-Herald Staff Writer

In a January 2012 email thread, Epstein disparaged the Nebraska schools along with several other schools.

Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation accepting 2026 scholarship applications

Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation accepting 2026 scholarship applications

  • Jessica Kennedy

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year from qualified youths in Nebraska with an interest in the beef industry.

Nebraska, Turning Point USA leaders describe effort to bring chapters to all state high schools

Nebraska, Turning Point USA leaders describe effort to bring chapters to all state high schools

    Officials didn't offer details about how the chapters would form, but they said students will found and run the Turning Point USA clubs. 

    Jeffrey Epstein called University of Nebraska, Creighton 'not good places,' emails show

    Jeffrey Epstein called University of Nebraska, Creighton 'not good places,' emails show

      In a January 2012 email thread, Epstein disparaged the Nebraska schools along with several other schools.

      4 locals make fall honor roll at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

        Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis announced their fall Dean's List and honor roll students Jan. 8.

        Gothenburg's Ali Bartels graduates from UNMC

          Diplomas were conferred on more than 400 University of Nebraska Medical Center students Dec. 19 during the winter commencement.

          Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation accepting 2026 scholarship applications

          Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation accepting 2026 scholarship applications

            LINCOLN — The Nebraska Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year from qualified youths in Nebraska with an interest in the beef industry.

            Cozad's Jaden Vollenweider makes Doane's Fall Dean's List

              CRETE — A total of 372 Doane University students made the university's Fall 2025 Dean's List that was announced Dec. 22.

              Lexington's Taya Berry makes Chadron State College Dean's List

                CHADRON — Chadron State College announced the names of students who qualified for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester.

                Local News

                Dorita Glaze selected to benefit from Joe Torres Sand Volleyball tournament fundraiser

                Dorita Glaze selected to benefit from Joe Torres Sand Volleyball tournament fundraiser

                Dorita Glaze of Lexington was selected to receive funds raised at the 32nd annual Joe Torres Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament on Sunday, July 26, in Lexington.

                Let’s get loud at the library: Crane River Theater Company brings 'Frozen' to local libraries

                Let’s get loud at the library: Crane River Theater Company brings 'Frozen' to local libraries

                Crane River Theater Company of Kearney made its annual Page to Stage library tour through Dawson County on Thursday, July 9, bringing a preview of its summer production of Disney’s “Frozen” to young audiences in Lexington, Cozad and Gothenburg.

                Dawson Public Power District moves Hershey Project forward

                Dawson Public Power District moves Hershey Project forward

                GOTHENBURG — At July’s board meeting, Dawson Public Power District discussed plans for the Nebraska International Port of the Plains located at the Hershey Rail Park.

                CNPPID hears structural analysis report on supply canal hydroplants at July meeting

                HOLDREGE — The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors heard a structural analysis report on the supply canal hydroplants at their July board meeting that was held on Tuesday, July 8, in Holdrege.

                State & Regional

                Man dead by gunshot after check welfare call with Omaha police

                Man dead by gunshot after check welfare call with Omaha police

                A man died by gunshot late Saturday afternoon after a confrontation with Omaha police, who were sent to a south-central Omaha home to check on him after receiving a tip.

                Photos: Man dead after check welfare call with Omaha police

                Photos: Man dead after check welfare call with Omaha police

                Omaha police investigate a shooting after a man was killed after exchanging gunfire with officers near South 55th and Pine Streets in Lincoln on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

                Man dead after check welfare call with Omaha police

                Man dead after check welfare call with Omaha police

                Omaha Deputy Police Chief Jeremy Christensen provides an update after officers exchanged gun fire with a man while responding to a check well being at South 55th and Pine Streets in Omaha.

                Papillion man flees crash, opens fire at Omaha bar, critically injuring man, police say

                Papillion man flees crash, opens fire at Omaha bar, critically injuring man, police say

                Police say a Papillion man fled a crash, assaulted a woman, took her gun and fired toward bystanders at an Omaha bar. Three people were hospitalized. One is critical.

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                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...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                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...

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                Crime

                Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

                Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

                The most recent employee arrested was accused of sending explicit text messages and videos to a Douglas County youth confined at the Kearney center. She’s now facing six felony charges.

                Former Husker wrestler AJ Ferrari arrested in North Platte

                Former Husker wrestler AJ Ferrari arrested in North Platte

                Former Husker wrestler A.J. Ferrari was arrested early Saturday morning near North Platte after a pursuit that reached 110 mph and a subsequent search.

                Lexington man charged with three sexual assault felonies

                Lexington man charged with three sexual assault felonies

                A 46-year-old Lexington man has been charged with multiple felony charges of first-degree sexual assault of a child.

                California man arrested after troopers find over 25 pounds of meth

                California man arrested after troopers find over 25 pounds of meth

                A California man was arrested Tuesday in Dawson County after state troopers found more than 25 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop.

                Politics

                Trump mail-in voting order unlikely to change this fall's Nebraska election

                Trump mail-in voting order unlikely to change this fall's Nebraska election

                Election officials have yet to implement changes to Nebraska's voting processes for the general election because of President Donald Trump's executive order on voting by mail.

                Austin Ahlman says he has enough signatures to be on Nebraska CD1 ballots

                Austin Ahlman says he has enough signatures to be on Nebraska CD1 ballots

                Austin Ahlman, a nonpartisan in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District race, says he has enough signatures to join the November ballot by petition.

                Nebraska state employees union, lawmakers critical of Pillen memo directing cuts, hiring freeze

                Nebraska state employees union, lawmakers critical of Pillen memo directing cuts, hiring freeze

                "From my perspective, everybody wants an efficient government. I hope every Nebraskan shares in that. But efficiency doesn't mean cutting."

                With tax receipts down, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen orders more administrative cuts

                With tax receipts down, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen orders more administrative cuts

                Gov. Jim Pillen wants more cuts from state agencies after two years of Nebraska lawmakers addressing massive budget gaps. They expect another in 2027.

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