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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 · 1d

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Glenwood, Lewis Central headline all-district honors in 4A-6

(KMAland) -- Glenwood and Lewis Central collected several of the top individual honors in Class 4A District 6 football. The Rams and Titans combined to claim five of the eight special awards, including both Offensive MVP honors, Defensive MVP, Head Coach of the Year and Assistant Coach of the Year. Glenwood also earned one of the district's two Golden Awards, while Lewis Central and Glenwood led the four KMAland programs with multiple first-team selections.

Glenwood, IA · 2d
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AC/GC School Board Approves Transfer to Teacher Supplemental Salary

Part of the October meeting for the Adair – Casey / Guthrie Center School Boards looked at financials. Superintendent Josh Rasmussen says that one of the items that was on the agenda for joint approval was a categorical transfer to the Teacher Supplemental Salary (TSS). He tells Raccoon Valley Radio more about it.

Adair, IA · 17h

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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 · 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 · 13h

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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 · 1d

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Running Late: Southeast Students Question Tardy Sweeps

As the bell rings and students rush through the hallways, getting to class on time remains a daily hurdle at LSE. Students caught in the hallways without a pass during tardy sweeps face immediate detention, raising questions among the student body about the policy’s fairness. Although Southeast has not...

Lincoln, NE · 4d

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Iowa Western reports fall semester enrollment increase

(Council Bluffs) -- Iowa Western Community College continues to buck the national trend in postsecondary education enrollment. That's according to Iowa Western President Dr. Daniel Kinney, who tells KMA News that the community college ended up with a 5.8% increase in enrollment for the fall semester. That is .8% higher than initial projections at the beginning of the school year and continues a trend the college has seen over the past handful of years.

Council Bluffs, IA · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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Round 2 roundup: Defending Class B champ Waverly falls late in 4th, and more

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The NSAA high school football state playoffs rolled on Friday, with quarterfinals taking place all over Nebraska. Waverly, the defending Class B champion, hit the road in the second round to face Gretna East with the season on the line. Despite leading 17-7 and holding the Griffins to 50 passing yards through the first half, Gretna East stormed back, recording 24 unanswered points, and ending Waverly’s 2026 season in a 31-24 victory.

Waverly, NE · 4d

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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 · 2d

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Omaha students collect 24,000 items for free Open Store event

High school students collected 24,000 items for the 15th Annual Open Store, letting Omaha families shop free at the Hope Center for Kids.

Omaha, NE · 4d

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High School Football Week 10: Millard South advances over Papio South

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Into the second week of the playoffs!. The Game of the Week featured Papio South and Millard South. Watch Golden Spike Sports and Entertainment — available for free over the air, with an antenna — on Channel 6.6; as well as on Spectrum Cable Channel 127.

Omaha, NE · 4d

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Reivers Roll Past Neosho County

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – The 16th ranked Iowa Western men's basketball team put together a dominant performance Friday night at Reiver Arena, cruising to a 116-77 victory over the Neosho County Panthers. The Reivers jumped out to an early lead and stayed ahead in an impressive team effort. Iowa...

Council Bluffs, IA · 4d

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Ten inductees enter Central’s Hall of Fame in annual ceremony

The Central High School Alumni Association inducted 10 new individuals to Omaha Central’s Hall of Fame on Oct. 8. The induction by the Central High School Foundation was held in Central’s auditorium and celebrated the achievements of the former Eagles. Dr. Edward Bennett, Distinguished Educator – Dr. Bennett...

Omaha, NE · 5d

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Diagnosis: LPS Suffers From Severe Lack of AI Regulation

“The only controls or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!” Those are the exact words Donald Trump posted on social media back on Sept. 14, claiming he’s the only thing needed to regulate AI. However, without clear guardrails, the real-world fallout lands straight in high school classrooms, as students and teachers grapple with the impacts of generative AI.

Lincoln, NE · 4d

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Papio South volleyball three-peats in Class A, GACC wins first C2 state title since 2004

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The high school volleyball season in Nebraska ended Saturday with the NSAA state championship matches in all six classes taking over the taraflex at the Devaney Center. In Class A, two-seed Papillion-La Vista South beat top-ranked Elkhorn North 3-1 to complete a state championship three peat.

Papillion, NE · 3d

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STATE FOOTBALL: Boys Town’s Late Rally Ends Lincoln Christian’s Season

BOYS TOWN–(KFOR Nov. 6)–The Lincoln Christian football team had a tall task on their hands in the Class C1 quarterfinal of the NSAA State Football Playoffs, try to contain a high-powered Boys Town offense. The Crusaders did that for the most part, but a late touchdown helped the...

Lincoln, NE · 3d

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Clutch defensive stops, stout rushing attack sends Sergeant Bluff-Luton to third straight state semifinal

(Sergeant Bluff) -- Forcing a pair of late-game turnovers and another stout rushing effort Friday night propelled Sergeant Bluff-Luton football into its third straight state semifinal. The Warriors (11-0) remained perfect on the season, fending off a second-half rally from the Glenwood Rams (8-3), while racking up over 320 rushing...

Sergeant Bluff, IA · 3d