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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 tornadoes: Omaha contractors trying to keep up with workload
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s been nearly two weeks since the April 26 tornado outbreak. Home repair businesses like Home Pride Contractors are working hard to clean up storm damage. “We’ve seen definitely an increase in calls regarding storm damage which isn’t unusual,” said Brent Mencke, the operations manager...
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...
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