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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 · 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 · 17h

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YPS shares update on elementary school construction

YORK, Neb. (KLKN) — York Public Schools (YPS) has shared an update on the construction for their expanded and renovated elementary school. YPS listed the finished items, along with the still progressing items. Finished items:. First and second grade wing: Framing, MEP rough-ins, tile, roof tie-ins, exterior metal panels...

York, NE · 1d

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Cougars clip Sutton 62-28 in quarterfinals

Sandy Creek advances to D-1 semifinals for 4th straight season with win over Clay County rival Mustangs. The Sandy Creek Cougars moved their 2026 season record to 10-1 Friday, Nov. 6, by taking down their in-county rivals, the Sutton Mustangs 62-28 in the quarterfinal round of the Class D-1 state football playoffs.

Fairfield, 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 · 1d

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District OR-1 superintendent retiring after school year

PALMYRA, Neb. (KLKN) — The Palmyra and Bennet superintendent, Mike Hart, is retiring after the 2026-27 school year. Hart announced that the school board approved his resignation later on Nov. 9. “I have dedicated more than three decades to public education, serving students, families, staff members, and communities throughout...

Palmyra, NE · 1d

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GHS Alum Win UNL Quick Pitch Competition

A record 195 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, representing majors and eight colleges, registered for the 18th annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition on Nov. 3. Hosted by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, the competition awarded $18,000 to 36 winners and connected students with experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders. Two Gothenburg High...

Lincoln, 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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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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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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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 · 19h

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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

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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 · 3d

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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 · 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 · 3d

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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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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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