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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 · 2d
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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 · 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 · 4d
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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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Johnson-Brock seeks revenge against Crofton in Class D1 state semifinals

(Johnson) -- A year after seeing its season end at the hands of Crofton, Johnson-Brock will have an opportunity for revenge with a trip to the Nebraska Class D1 state championship game on the line. The top-seeded Eagles (11-0) welcome Crofton (10-1) to Johnson on Friday at 5:00 PM for...

Crofton, NE · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 6d

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Lincoln Public Schools enrollment is down from last year

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Enrollment numbers for Lincoln Public Schools are down for the 2026-27 school year compared with last year, the school district said Friday. Lincoln Public Schools submitted its official enrollment numbers to the Nebraska Department of Education and said there were 41,265 students in grades pre-K through 12 attending LPS as of Oct. 1.

Lincoln, NE · 7d