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LPS will no longer offer summer school at every elementary school
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A group of Lincoln parents is stepping up after learning that summer classes are no longer available at their kids’ school. This year, Lincoln Public Schools will not offer summer classes at all of its elementary schools. It will offer the program only at...
CBS Sports ranks Nebraska among summer Top 25
The hype surrounding the Nebraska Cornhuskers heading into the 2024 football season continues to grow. Brandon Marcello of CBS Sports has released his Summer Top 30, and the Huskers have made the Top 25. The excitement surrounding the upcoming season has been growing since the team’s recent performance at the annual Red-White Spring Game. Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt recently ranked the Huskers at No. 22 in his post-spring rankings. Nebraska will kick off the 2024 college football season on Saturday, August 31, when the Huskers host UTEP. Find Brandon Marcello’s Top 25 and see where the Cornhuskers rank below. 111111
Cole Evans Delivers Walk-Off Blast in 10th Inning
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) - Senior Cole Evans came through in the clutch, hitting a three-run walk-off home run on Senior Night to give the Huskers a 5-2 win in 10 innings vs. Indiana on Saturday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Evans’ walk-off homer is the first for...
Two Nebraska high schoolers named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars
WASHINGTON (WOWT) - Two Nebraska high school students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars for 2024. U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announced Thursday the selection of 161 high school seniors for their academic and career accomplishments. Among them are Christina Xu of Lincoln East High School and Mark Bausch of Creighton Prep in Omaha.
Nebraska Corrections Worker Concussed
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services says an investigation continues and reports will be forwarded to the Lancaster County Attorney, who will make a charging decision, after a staff member at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln sustained a serious injury in an inmate assault. Corrections says the assault...
‘Dogs Lose In Walk-Off Fashion On Opening Night
FARGO, ND–(Lincoln Saltdogs May 10) INF Jack Dragum’s big pro debut wasn’t enough as the Saltdogs got walked off by the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks 4-3. Dragum went 2-4 with a solo home run in his first professional at-bat and a go-ahead RBI single. The Saltdogs (0-1) looked to keep the streak of three straight opening-day wins going, their last loss coming back in 2019.
Nebraska department to extend coverage of childcare fingerprinting costs
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services announced this week it will continue covering fingerprinting fees for childcare workers through April 30, 2029. The Nebraska State Patrol requires the $45.25 fee for background checks. Coverage through DHHS was set to end last September 30, but...
Precision machining course helps Lincoln students with disabilities break down barriers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Students involved in the Independence Academy, a Lincoln Public Schools program for students up to age 21 with disabilities, are showing that with a little hard work, talent and guidance, anything is possible as they take on a new course in precision machinery. The six students...
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