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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 · 14h
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Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

COLUMBUS, Neb. — A new partnership between Columbus Public Schools and the University of Nebraska Medical Center will give qualifying Columbus High School students an opportunity to reserve a future seat in UNMC's nursing program in Norfolk. Students must meet the required prerequisites and complete the university's admissions process...

Columbus, NE · 1d
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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 · 18h
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Sophomore making plays: Cole Donaldson makes a statement

Most sophomores have to wait until their junior or senior year to get their moment, but for Westside’s Cole Donaldson, his moment came a lot earlier than expected. Donaldson’s season has been fairly quiet so far, getting varsity reps in late 4th quarter games and making plays on JV, but in the first round of the playoffs, 1 seed Westside was facing 16 seed Columbus. Donaldson got his shot.

Columbus, NE · 1d
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Two join Hastings College Board of Trustees; Cook elected chair

HASTINGS – During its annual fall meeting Oct. 22-23, the Hastings College Board of Trustees elected two new members to the Board: Dr. John Bohmfalk and Wendy DeBoer ’96. The Board also elected Vincent Cook ’80 as chair. Cook succeeds Ann Martin ’77, who completed her term as chair, a position she held since 2021, and was elected to continue serving in the role of vice chair. John DeBoer ’68 also continues to serve as vice chair of the Board, and Jill Farrell ’87 was elected secretary.

Hastings, NE · 1d

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PHOTO: Waverly sweeps Grand Island Northwest to secure Class B state title

For the first time in 52 years, the Waverly Vikings are Class B state champions. Waverly swept Grand Island Northwest in three straight sets at the Bob Devaney Sports Center to win the school’s first state title since 1974. The win capped off an impressive season for the Vikings, who finished their run with a championship after coming up short in the state semifinals in 2025.

Waverly, NE · 2d

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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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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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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 · 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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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 · 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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Southeast Community College creates new transfer plan with UNL

Students at Southeast Community College will now have a clearer path to earning a bachelor’s degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a new partnership between the institutions. The partnership is meant to simplify the transfer process by creating an easier path for students, providing access to advisors and...

Lincoln, NE · 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 · 1d

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SCC to Break Ground on Second Lincoln Residence Hall

Southeast Community College will break ground Tuesday, Nov. 10, on Arbor Hall, a $48.4 million residence hall that will add 230 beds and a 300-seat dining hall to its Lincoln campus. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. on the north side of campus, across from the Welding Technology Center at 8800 O St.

Lincoln, 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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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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State volleyball championships: Milford goes back-to-back in C1, Waverly sweeps its way to B crown

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Twelve schools entered Saturday alive in the search for state titles, but only six would be able to call themselves a champion. Matches ranging from class A to D2 all taking place at the Devaney Center. (4) Milford won its second-consecutive class C1 title 25-23,...

Milford, NE · 3d

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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