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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 · 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 · 2d
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Cougars clip Sutton 62-28 in quarterfinals

Sandy Creek advances to D-1 semifinals for 4th straight season with win over Clay County rival Mustangs. The Sandy Creek Cougars moved their 2026 season record to 10-1 Friday, Nov. 6, by taking down their in-county rivals, the Sutton Mustangs 62-28 in the quarterfinal round of the Class D-1 state football playoffs.

Fairfield, NE · 1d
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Central Community College ranks No. 2 among U.S. two-year colleges in 2026 index

GRAND ISLAND, Neb — Central Community College has been recognized as a Top Performer in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index, ranking No. 2 among U.S. two-year colleges. The Sustainable Campus Index is published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and recognizes top-performing sustainable colleges and universities overall and in 13 impact areas. The rankings are measured through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System.

Hastings, 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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 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 · 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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d