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Weidner opens up on recovering from second ACL tear with Nebraska women’s basketball
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Nebraska women’s basketball junior guard Allison Weidner came to Kearney on Wednesday to help lead instruction at the Viglianco Hoops Camp at Kearney High. Weidner is back on the basketball court after suffering an ACL tear for the second straight season back in October. She...
Central Ave. railroad crossing closure on June 5
KEARNEY — The City of Kearney Public Works Department on behalf of the Union Pacific Railroad announces that track repair work on the Central Avenue Railroad Crossing will begin Tuesday, June 5 at 9 a.m. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the day. Citizens...
Kearney community invited to contribute to reburial of time capsule
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - A new time capsule is set to be buried later this month and the community of Kearney is invited to be a part of its history. The Buffalo County Historical Society (BCHS) will be burying the time capsule on June 28 at 4 p.m. and welcomes those who are interested to donate any small items to go along with the original contents of the capsule that was unearthed a year ago.
MONA announces grant and visit from Gov. Jim Pillen
KEARNEY, NE — The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) is thrilled to announce that Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will visit Kearney on June 12 to announce a generous Shovel-Ready grant through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to support MONA’s expansion, renovation, and restoration. The construction project, which...
Kearney elementary school to see major upgrades for the 2025-2026 school year
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Windy Hills Elementary School in Kearney is undergoing some major upgrades to their building. The school was built in 1980 and school officials said this is the first time the district has done any upgrades on the facility. The $8.2 million project will include improvements in...
Jordan’s Way organization holding fundraiser for Kearney Area Animal Shelter
KEARNEY — The Kearney Area Animal Shelter will be the beneficiary of a fundraiser hosted by the Jordan’s Way organization as part of its national tour. Chloe Bales, Volunteer/Community Outreach Coordinator with the Kearney Area Animal Shelter (KAAS) said Kristopher Rotonda founded Jordan’s Way in 2021 after his best four-legged friend, Jordan, died from cancer in 2018.
Misko Seniors Win Over Columbus
KEARNEY – The Kearney Legion Baseball teams found more home success on Wednesday night, cruising past Post 84 Columbus in their juniors and seniors action, dominating in the POST 52 Pinnacle Bank 14-3 win and a 5-1 Misko Seniors victory. Click here to listen to the broadcast replay. Kearney...
Gov. Pillen to announce additional state funding for MONA’s renovation, expansion
KEARNEY — On Wednesday morning, Governor Jim Pillen will hold a press conference at the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) in Kearney to announce additional state support for the museum’s restoration, renovation, and expansion. MONA broke ground on the project in December 2021 and anticipates its substantial completion...
Nebraska providers to participate in statewide BHECN-ARPA gatherings, including Kearney
KEARNEY — The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) will be traveling across Nebraska this summer to discuss with providers the impact of $25.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on behavioral health care in the state. At the request of the Nebraska Legislature, BHECN distributed...
Kearney Regional Medical Center announces new chief executive officer
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Kearney Regional Medical Center announced a new chief executive officer. Douglas Koch, MHA, will assume the role on Aug. 5. “Doug’s midwestern roots, education and vast operational experience are an ideal fit to join the Bryan Health administrative leadership team and lead KRMC as it enters its second decade of operation,” Bryan Health Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Office John Woodrich said.
Area students earn spot on UNK
KEARNEY — Aspen A Jansen and Sadie Grace Uhing, both of Hartington; and Elena Cariel Paltz, St. Helena, have all been named to the University of Nebraska at Kearney dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. Students named to the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours...
Former Nebraska news anchor sentenced to jail for threats
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A former central Nebraska TV news anchor will spend several weeks behind bars. Joseph Scanlan, 27, was sentenced Thursday for sending threatening text messages to a woman. Buffalo County Judge Gerald Jorgensen Jr. sentenced him to three consecutive 90-day jail terms. But initially, Scanlan will...
Two-story, year-round golf venue planned for Kearney’s Younes Campus
KEARNEY, Neb. (News Channel Nebraska) - The latest proposed addition to the Younes Campus in Kearney includes year-round golf. The Kearney City Council voted 4-0 on Tuesday to approve tax increment financing for a two-story golf venue near Interstate 80. The renderings of the venue show a concept similar to national chain Top Golf.
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