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Twin Rivers in session despite credible threat

Twin Rivers Public Schools said school is in session as normal on Thursday following a credible threat. Superintendent Brandi Bartels said Wednesday night, the district was made aware of a potential threat against the school in Genoa and notified law enforcement. Nance County Sheriff Ben Bakewell said the threat was...

Genoa, NE · 1d
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DHHS revokes license from EMT instructor, alleging misconduct at Lincoln college

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - An EMT instructor’s license was recently revoked following allegations of misconduct while employed at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. Court documents filed July 17 show that Jozef Kuehn allegedly showed favoritism toward female students, made inappropriate comments and recorded female students with his phone without reason during course instruction at SCC.

Lincoln, NE · 3h
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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 · 2d
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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 · 2d
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College credit without the college cost

Lincoln East offers the most Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the Lincoln Public School system at 19 classes. East students are fortunate to attend a school that provides them with a variety of advanced classes they can choose to pursue. Through LPS, students can also choose between dual enrollment and the AP exam, two options to earn college credit in high school. Both have positive and negative aspects that many don’t consider, like cost, effort, and transferability.

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Know Your Opponent: Undefeated Boys Town set to host Ashland-Greenwood in C1 semifinal

(Boys Town) -- There are four teams left in Nebraska Class C1, and only one of them has an undefeated record. That honor belongs to the Boys Town Cowboys, who will host Ashland-Greenwood in a state semifinal Friday night. "We've had a great year," Coach Chris Nizzi said. "We've tried...

Ashland, 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 · 2d

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Lincoln Southeast student studies effects of CTE and shows classmates a safer way to play football

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – When a Southeast Lincoln high school class was asked to become pop-culture experts on a topic of their choice, one student used his curiosity for football player Antonio Brown, to show his classmates a safer way to play the game. Senior Tony Walbrecht told Channel...

Lincoln, NE · 7h

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Wesleyan students develop conference highlighting incarcerated education

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Four Nebraska Wesleyan University students organized statewide conference focused on education for incarcerated individuals. The conference brought over 30 participants from across Nebraska. All four students are enrolled in the Department of Sociology and Criminology’s Prison Outreach class. They worked with professors to create the...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Atlantic High School Principal Outlines Iowa’s Student Removal Act to School Board

(Atlantic) At Wednesday’s Atlantic School Board meeting, High School Principal Dr. James Brauer outlined how Iowa’s new Student Removal Act is being implemented in local schools following the passage of Senate File 2428 during the 2026 legislative session. The law, signed by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, establishes procedures...

Atlantic, IA · 1d

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News Channel Nebraska to broadcast Millard North vs. Millard South semifinal rematch

OMAHA, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska (NCN) will televise Friday's Class A football semifinal between rivals Millard South and Millard North, with a trip to the state championship game on the line. The teams met in Week 1, when Millard South rallied from a 13-point deficit to defeat Millard...

Omaha, NE · 2d

Western Iowa Today

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Atlantic School District Food Service Director Addresses Negative Lunch Balances

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Community School District is facing more than $29,000 in unpaid student lunch balances, prompting its Food Service Director to ask the district for help finding a solution. Natalie Ritter addressed the growing concern during Wednesday’s school board meeting, saying her department has been working to collect the...

Atlantic, IA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Weekend fire leaves Elkhorn elementary school closed, reopening date set

Spring Ridge Elementary plans to reopen on November 16 after cleanup is finished, including replacing carpet and ceiling tiles that were damaged

Omaha, NE · 23h

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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 · 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 · 2d

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Know Your Opponent: Top-seeded Iowa City Regina takes dominant season into semifinal with Treynor

(Iowa City) -- Treynor football will have its hands full in its first trip to the UNI-Dome in 23 years as the Cardinals take on an Iowa City Regina team that has been firing on all cylinders this year. The Regals' latest trip to Cedar Falls is their 13th, dating...

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Audubon, Coon Rapids-Bayard lead Class 8-Player District 9 selections

(KMAland) -- Audubon and Coon Rapids-Bayard dominated the Class 8-Player District 9 All-District Football Team, combining for all four special awards and 21 first-team selections. The Wheelers led the way with 11 first-team selections and three of the district's four special awards, while the Crusaders collected 10 first-team honors and...

Audubon, IA · 1d

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Wheelers derailed by Gladbrook-Reinbeck in state semifinal

(Cedar Falls) -- Audubon football's memorable 2026 season came to a close in the state semifinals on Wednesday. The top-seeded Wheelers just couldn't quite mount the late rally they needed to keep their campaign alive, falling to Gladbrook-Reinbeck 44-39 in a state semifinal on KMA-FM 99.1. "We had a lot...

Audubon, IA · 1d

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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 · 3d