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Twin Rivers in session despite credible threat

Twin Rivers Public Schools said school is in session as normal on Thursday following a credible threat. Superintendent Brandi Bartels said Wednesday night, the district was made aware of a potential threat against the school in Genoa and notified law enforcement. Nance County Sheriff Ben Bakewell said the threat was...

Genoa, NE · 1d
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Northwest: Dinkelman, Schroeder, and Anderson Sign To Play College Sports

(Grand Island, NE) - On Wednesday morning at Northwest High School, Becca Dinkelman (Softball - Creighton), Sam Schroeder (Baseball - Creighton), and Nasya Anderson (Volleyball - Concordia signed their letters of intent to play college sports. Dinkelman just wrapped up her final season with the Vikings, who participated in the...

Grand Island, NE · 2d
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An NCTA Connection, Passed From Father To Daughter

For Alizabeth Nielsen, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture was a familiar place long before she arrived as a student. She had visited campus with her dad, Anson, for alumni activities, met people who helped shape his college experience, and heard stories about basketball games, friendships and learning by doing. Somewhere along the way, his college became the place she could picture her own future.

Minden, NE · 1d
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Built to Last: Eagle Scout Creates a Space for GISH Students to 'Be Kids'

Rest and chess for all has a nice ring to it. Outside Door #34 at Grand Island Senior High (GISH), students now have a dedicated space to relax, eat lunch, or challenge a friend to a strategic game of chess. All thanks to one GISH Senior, Kainen Mora. For his...

Grand Island, NE · 3d
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G.I. Public Schools launches new ‘Community Academy’ program

GRAND ISLAND – Grand Island Public Schools is inviting community members and parents to apply for a new program to discover the behind-the-scenes work in their public schools. The newly launched Grand Island Public Schools Community Academy is a free, five-month program designed to strengthen ties between GIPS and...

Grand Island, NE · 1d

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Doniphan-Trumbull Public School $17.5 million school bond issue passes, per unofficial results

DONIPHAN – The Doniphan-Trumbull Public School $17.5 million school bond issue has apparently passed by 29 votes, Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Braden said Nov. 12. He said that 589 people (51.3 percent) voted for the bond issue, and 560 people (48.7 percent) voted against it. The unofficial final results will...

Doniphan, NE · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Shayla Rautenberg named 2026 MaxPreps Nebraska High School Volleyball Player of the Year

Each year since 2008, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school volleyball. The tradition continues to close out the 2026 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades. Shayla Rautenberg of Milford...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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News Channel Nebraska to broadcast Millard North vs. Millard South semifinal rematch

OMAHA, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska (NCN) will televise Friday's Class A football semifinal between rivals Millard South and Millard North, with a trip to the state championship game on the line. The teams met in Week 1, when Millard South rallied from a 13-point deficit to defeat Millard...

Omaha, NE · 2d

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Lincoln Public Schools Proposes $10.46 Million Upgrade to Payroll and Administrative Systems

Lincoln Public Schools is considering a $10.46 million modernization of the computer systems used to manage employee payroll, hiring, benefits, purchasing and other administrative operations. The proposal received its first reading during Tuesday night’s Lincoln Board of Education meeting. A final vote is expected November 24. Under the plan,...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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District OR-1 superintendent retiring after school year

PALMYRA, Neb. (KLKN) — The Palmyra and Bennet superintendent, Mike Hart, is retiring after the 2026-27 school year. Hart announced that the school board approved his resignation later on Nov. 9. “I have dedicated more than three decades to public education, serving students, families, staff members, and communities throughout...

Palmyra, NE · 2d

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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 · 3d

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College credit without the college cost

Lincoln East offers the most Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the Lincoln Public School system at 19 classes. East students are fortunate to attend a school that provides them with a variety of advanced classes they can choose to pursue. Through LPS, students can also choose between dual enrollment and the AP exam, two options to earn college credit in high school. Both have positive and negative aspects that many don’t consider, like cost, effort, and transferability.

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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GHS Alum Win UNL Quick Pitch Competition

A record 195 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, representing majors and eight colleges, registered for the 18th annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition on Nov. 3. Hosted by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, the competition awarded $18,000 to 36 winners and connected students with experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders. Two Gothenburg High...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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Weekend fire leaves Elkhorn elementary school closed, reopening date set

Spring Ridge Elementary plans to reopen on November 16 after cleanup is finished, including replacing carpet and ceiling tiles that were damaged

Omaha, NE · 22h

Daily Nebraskan

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UNL engineering students pave a fix for destroyed green space

Each year, the materials and specifications class at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln would build a wall, tear it down and send the materials to the landfill. But this year, Emmeline Watson, an engineering professor, decided students should create something more sustainable. “There's always things that we can improve, so we...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Bellevue East Football Field to Be Named in Honor of Legendary Coach Bill James

Bellevue, NE – For nearly four decades, Bill James stood on the sidelines of Bellevue High School football games, guiding generations of players while building a legacy that extended far beyond the football field. Now, the field where he spent much of his coaching career will bear his name.

Bellevue, NE · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Know Your Opponent: Undefeated Boys Town set to host Ashland-Greenwood in C1 semifinal

(Boys Town) -- There are four teams left in Nebraska Class C1, and only one of them has an undefeated record. That honor belongs to the Boys Town Cowboys, who will host Ashland-Greenwood in a state semifinal Friday night. "We've had a great year," Coach Chris Nizzi said. "We've tried...

Ashland, NE · 1d

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Wesleyan students develop conference highlighting incarcerated education

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Four Nebraska Wesleyan University students organized statewide conference focused on education for incarcerated individuals. The conference brought over 30 participants from across Nebraska. All four students are enrolled in the Department of Sociology and Criminology’s Prison Outreach class. They worked with professors to create the...

Lincoln, NE · 1d