Westside High School considers extending cellphone exception for homecoming

Westside High School is considering extending an exception to the state’s “bell-to-bell” cellphone policy this year, according to Principal Katie Edlemon.

New Teachers Bring Experience To West

Bellevue West welcomes two new deans as well as new teachers to the building for the 2026-2027 school year. One of the new deans this year is Cameron Dacanay. Dacanay graduated and previously taught at Bellevue East. He felt that he could do more for kids than what he was doing in the classroom.

Fremont (NE) to Weigh Dropping ‘Accredited’ Diploma Requirement After Homeschool Clash

Grace Lewis – Omaha World-Herald, Neb. Fremont’s City Council will vote Tuesday on a resolution that would allow diplomas from homeschools and other non-accredited schools to satisfy education requirements for city jobs. The agenda was released about a week after the city’s rejection of a homeschooled firefighter applicant...

Nebraska’s Catholic schools launch pilot program for career and technical education

Six Catholic schools in the Omaha Archdiocese will launch a multi-year pilot program next school year focused on offering students education and technical training for alternative career paths. Archbishop of Omaha Michael McGovern said Friday that the pilot program represents a “new moment in Catholic education.” He said the gradual...

High School Football Week 5: Millard South hangs on for win over Omaha North

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s time for Friday Night Fever No. 5!. This year, you can watch high school football games on First Alert 6 and our brand-new Golden Spike Sports and Entertainment network. Friday night’s game sees the Creighton Prep Junior Jays hosting the Lincoln Southeast Knights.

Kearney Football Wins Third Straight, Beating Lincoln East

LINCOLN – On Friday night Kearney traveled to Lincoln to play the Spartans and walked out with a 20-10 victory. Kearney struck first on a Kolden Kohler 15 yard touchdown run to but the Bearcats in front first. Late in the 2nd quarter Kohler hit Gabe Brachle over the middle for a 69-yard pick up having the ball down at the one yard line. Adrick Teichmeier scored from a yard out Kearney went up 13-0.

Students react to Turning Point USA event on campus

Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln gathered in the Union Plaza, surrounded by snipers, to hear Turning Point USA speaker Shane Winnings during the “Pick Up the Mic” event. While Winnings is not officially filling in for Charlie Kirk, he has emerged as a prominent conservative Christian speaker...

Week 5 high school football roundup: Crete holds on to win second-straight game over rival Beatrice, and more

BEATRICE, Neb. (KLKN) – Week 5 of the high school football season is in the books, with Crete winning a second-straight game over rival Beatrice 28-21 Friday night at Beatrice High School in Channel 8’s Game of the Week. Junior Landry Kuntz proved to be effective from both sides of the ball, recording one receiving touchdown from sophomore quarterback Archer Health, and a pick six.

Thursday's Area Volleyball Scores

Archangels Catholic def. Osmond (25-17, 25-19, 25-21) Bancroft-Rosalie def. Randolph (25-11, 25-13, 25-9) Boyd County def. Andes Central/Dakota Christian (SD) (21-25, 36-17, 25-12, 25-15) Clarkson def. Lutheran High Northeast (10-25, 25-17, 25-23, 25-19) Grand Island Central Catholic def. St. Mary’s (25-18, 25-22, 27-25) Guardian Angels def. Ponca (25-21, 25-15,...

Lincoln Standing Bear football ‘being resilient’ halfway through first Class A season

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Through the first five games of the season, the Lincoln Standing Bear Grizzlies are 3-2. This is also the first year the school is now in Class A. Last week, Standing Bear defeated Lincoln East 14-12, and that win has sparked some assurance among the team, as head coach Adam Schiltz and senior quarterback Chase Loecker said.

High School Football Week 5: Lincoln Southeast faces Omaha Creighton Prep on Golden Spike

Football Recap: Wahoo Skates Past Douglas County West with Ease

Everything came up roses for the Wahoo Warriors against the Douglas County West Falcons on Friday as the squad secured a 39-7 win. Given the Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while the Falcons are ranked 95th), the win wasn't entirely unexpected. Wahoo has been...

Archdiocese of Omaha launching career, tech training pilot for Catholic schools

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Catholic schools in the Omaha area are expanding into trade and technical education. Archdiocese of Omaha leaders are set to announce a new Career and Technical Education initiative Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School. Officials say it is the first K-12 program of its kind for a diocesan school system in the country.

Lupo brings experience as a new drama teacher

Omaha Central High School welcomed a new Drama teacher, Remy Lupo, who graduated from school in 2017. He discovered a passion for theater as a Central student and now is helping students find their passion. Lupo joined theater during his sophomore year as his choir teacher, Lyn Bouma, needed more...

Football: Bulldogs falter in second half against Millard West

NPHS (2-3) got the ball to start the game and they pushed the ball downfield with Owen Shea running the ball up the middle, mixed with outside runs by Conner Stiffler and Brecken Korkow. Eight minutes into the game, the Bulldogs took the lead when Shea ran it in from three yards out.

Fremont proposes policy change on hiring homeschoolers after firefighter applicant rejected

A First Alert 6 investigation that sparked a firestorm of comments across the country has led to a proposed policy change for hiring homeschoolers in Fremont.

NU president announces plans for UNL chancellor search committee

The search for a new chancellor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has officially begun. University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold announced Thursday in an email to faculty and staff that a process is underway to assemble a search committee, which will be led by David Jackson, executive vice president and provost for the University of Nebraska System.

Standing Bear, Lincoln Northwest see rapid growth since opening

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two of Lincoln’s newest high schools are continuing to grow. Standing Bear and Lincoln Northwest are now serving about 1,100 students each, just a few years after opening. Plans for the two schools trace back to 2018, when Lincoln Public Schools was in a stretch...

Omaha explains stance on home-schooled applicants after Fremont case

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Twenty-two-year-old Andrew Coates’ application to the Fremont Fire Department was rejected by the city because he was home-schooled. That is considered an unaccredited application in Nebraska. First Alert 6 wanted to know what the city of Omaha would do in a situation like this. Officials...