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North Carolina man killed in central Nebraska crash involving three semis
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A semitrailer driver was killed Sunday afternoon in a crash on Interstate 80 in central Nebraska. The Nebraska State Patrol said the crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on I-80 near Elm Creek, just west of Kearney. A semi was parked on the westbound shoulder in...
UNK English department offering Taylor Swift course
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Taylor Swift fans at the University of Nebraska-Kearney have something to look forward to this fall. The UNK student newspaper The Antelope is reporting that the school’s English department is going to offer an eight-week online course on Taylor Swift. Department Chair Michelle Beissel Heath suggested the topic and English professor Amanda Sladek will teach the course.
Meeting discussing Accessory Dwelling Units to be held at Kearney Public Library tonight
KEARNEY — There will be a meeting this evening to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units at the Kearney Public Library from 6-7 p.m. The City of Kearney is hosting the meeting to inform the community about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), hear feedback from residents and allow questions to be asked.
‘This event really shows the heart of the students’: More than 400 Lopers participate in annual service project
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Kelcie Burke was a freshman at the University of Nebraska at Kearney when she participated in her first Big Event. Now, she’s a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in early childhood education. And she’s still part of the annual community service project.
Kearney High School mourns loss of senior student
KEARNEY,NEB. — According to an email from the Kearney High School principal, a student passed away last night due to heart failure. Kearney High principal Jeffrey Ganz released this statement today saying:. We regret to inform you that Josiah (Joey) Jones, a senior at Kearney High School, died last...
UNK women’s golfer Botero Molina named All-MIAA for third straight season
KEARNEY, Neb. (LOPERS.COM) - Junior Juliana Botero Molina represents Nebraska-Kearney on the 2024 All-MIAA women’s golf team. The team, comprised of 18 players, was chosen by the league’s 11 head coaches. Botero Molina (Colombia) earns second-team accolades, and this is her third straight All-MIAA honor. Previously, she was...
Kearney Education Association hosting school board candidate forum
KEARNEY — The Kearney Education Association is hosting a Kearney Public Schools Board of Education Candidate Forum on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.m. The forum will be hosted in the Scott D. Morris Institute, which can be accessed from the KHS northeast entrance. The event can also be...
UNK Softball: #6 Bronchos Use Late Grand Slam, Long Review to Rally in Game Two
KEARNEY, Neb. — Press release courtesy of UNK Athletics:. Senior designated player Tatum Long hit a Grand Slam in the top of the sixth inning to help sixth-ranked Central Oklahoma rally past Nebraska-Kearney, 6-5, in game two of a double header Saturday at Patriot Park. The Bronchos (40-8, 20-2)...
Early morning train derailment near Kearney
No injuries were reported following a train derailment near Kearney early Tuesday morning. According to Union Pacific, around 4 a.m., crews were called to a report of a train derailment near the intersection of Highway 30 and Poole Avenue. UP said two train cars derailed with one in the upright...
Family Advocacy Network moves to new space
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Family Advocacy Network in Kearney moved into a new building last summer and Thursday, they hosted an open house to show it off to their supporters and agencies. The FAN upgraded from a 2,500 square feet facility to a 9,400 square feet one, giving them...
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