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Student shares THC gummies with classmates at Lincoln elementary school, principal says

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A student brought THC gummies to Prescott Elementary and shared them with multiple classmates, according to a message sent to families by Principal J.J. Wilkins. Wilkins said school health staff checked on the students who ate the gummies for any adverse effects and contacted their families....

Lincoln, NE · 1d
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Shayla Rautenberg named 2026 MaxPreps Nebraska High School Volleyball Player of the Year

Each year since 2008, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school volleyball. The tradition continues to close out the 2026 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades. Shayla Rautenberg of Milford...

Lincoln, NE · 1d
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District OR-1 superintendent to retire in 2027

LANCASTER COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - District OR-1 superintendent Michael Hart announced plans to retire at the end of the 2026-2027 academic school year. In a message to families Wednesday, Hart said his retirement notice and resignation letter were approved at the regular board meeting on Monday. District OR-1 serves the communities of Bennet and Palmyra.

Bennet, NE · 1d
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Warriors shutdown Papillion, will face Bennington in semi-finals

Westside secured their spot in the state semi-finals with their 11th straight win of the season beating Papillion La-Vista 35-0. The Warriors were without star running back Tay Tay Jenkins as he was battling a knee injury all week. Nonetheless Westside made due with what they had along with their fourth defensive shutout of the season cruised to victory.

Bennington, NE · 2d
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Bellevue East Football Field to Be Named in Honor of Legendary Coach Bill James

Bellevue, NE – For nearly four decades, Bill James stood on the sidelines of Bellevue High School football games, guiding generations of players while building a legacy that extended far beyond the football field. Now, the field where he spent much of his coaching career will bear his name.

Bellevue, NE · 23h

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Know Your Opponent: Adams Central taking thrilling path to returning to winning ways

(Hastings) -- The Nebraska Class C1 playoff bracket has been turned on its head this year, with the state semifinal teams being the No. 2, 5, 6 and 9 seeds. Adams Central has been one of the culprits behind the bracket's wackiness as the proud program has returned to its winning ways.

Syracuse, NE · 1d

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Lincoln Public Schools Proposes $10.46 Million Upgrade to Payroll and Administrative Systems

Lincoln Public Schools is considering a $10.46 million modernization of the computer systems used to manage employee payroll, hiring, benefits, purchasing and other administrative operations. The proposal received its first reading during Tuesday night’s Lincoln Board of Education meeting. A final vote is expected November 24. Under the plan,...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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UNL replacing last Dunkin Donuts on campus with university run cafe

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The last Dunkin Donuts on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) campus will be replaced by a new cafe in early 2027. The last Dunkin is in the UNL Libraries’ Adele Hall Learning Commons. The dean of University Libraries, Liz Lorang, announced a new partnership...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Metropolitan Community College Starts Construction of First Sarpy Campus Building

Metropolitan Community College and Nebraska Philanthropic Trust are about to break ground on Metropolitan Community College’s First Responder Education and Training Center at the college’s new Sarpy County Campus. The 90,000 sq. ft. facility represents a significant step in the development of the college’s fourth full-service campus and...

Sarpy County, NE · 2d

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Lithium battery fire closes Omaha elementary school

Spring Ridge Elementary in Elkhorn is closed through Wednesday after a lithium battery fire. Air testing is needed before students can return.

Omaha, NE · 2d

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UNL engineering students pave a fix for destroyed green space

Each year, the materials and specifications class at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln would build a wall, tear it down and send the materials to the landfill. But this year, Emmeline Watson, an engineering professor, decided students should create something more sustainable. “There's always things that we can improve, so we...

Lincoln, NE · 13h

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Johnson-Brock seeks revenge against Crofton in Class D1 state semifinals

(Johnson) -- A year after seeing its season end at the hands of Crofton, Johnson-Brock will have an opportunity for revenge with a trip to the Nebraska Class D1 state championship game on the line. The top-seeded Eagles (11-0) welcome Crofton (10-1) to Johnson on Friday at 5:00 PM for...

Crofton, NE · 2d

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State Board of Education will have Republican majority after November’s election

The State Board of Education will have a different partisan makeup when it convenes in January after Republicans secured a majority on the officially nonpartisan board last week. The eight-member board, which hires the education commissioner and sets academic content standards among other policies, had a 4-4 split between Republicans...

Nebraska · 2d

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Iowa High School Football: Gladbrook-Reinbeck, Woodbine To Collide For State Title

The eight-player championship game will feature Gladbrook-Reinbeck vs. Woodbine.

Woodbine, IA · 18h

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Rams’ season comes to an end in state quarterfinals

Glenwood spent much of Friday chasing Sergeant Bluff-Luton, but the Warriors’ ground game proved difficult to catch. Sergeant Bluff-Luton’s offense ran for 327 yards without punting once, ending the Rams’ season with a 28-17 win in the Class 4A quarterfinals in Sergeant Bluff. “My hats off to...

Glenwood, IA · 2d

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Treynor returns to UNI-Dome for first time since 2003, faces top-ranked Regina in 1A semifinals

(Treynor) -- For the first time in 23 years, the Treynor football program is heading back to the UNI-Dome. The fourth-ranked Cardinals (10-1) will make their first state semifinal appearance since winning a state championship in 2003 when they square off with top-ranked Regina Catholic (11-0) on Friday morning at 10:00 AM in Cedar Falls.

Treynor, IA · 1d

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Well-oiled Wheelers rolling into semifinal with Gladbrook-Reinbeck

(Audubon) -- Audubon football has looked the part of a top-ranked team all year and now has another chance to show it Wednesday afternoon when the Wheelers face Gladbrook-Reinbeck in a state semifinal on KMA-FM 99.1. The IHSAA No. 1 Wheelers (11-0) are making their fourth semifinal appearance in eight...

Audubon, IA · 2d

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Elkhorn elementary school cancels classes after fire in classroom

ELKHORN, Neb. (WOWT) - An Elkhorn elementary school will not have classes while the air quality is tested after a fire in a classroom. According to a letter from Spring Ridge Elementary, a lithium battery caught fire in the special education classroom Saturday night. The letter says the damage was...

Omaha, NE · 3d

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Spring Ridge Elementary closed through Wednesday after lithium battery fire

Students will stay home from Spring Ridge Elementary through at least Wednesday following a lithium battery fire inside the Elkhorn school

Omaha, NE · 2d

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Clarinda, Van Meter collect top honors on Class 2A District 8 All-District Football Team

(KMAland) -- Clarinda and Van Meter were well represented on the Class 2A District 8 All-District Football Team, with the Bulldogs and Cardinals combining for several special awards and 17 first-team selections. Clarinda had a strong showing, earning nine first-team selections, including five on offense and four on defense and...

Clarinda, IA · 2d