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Ginger's Journey: the Virtual Capitol Tour, part 1
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (383+ words) by Ginger ten Bensel A pilgrimage to the Nebraska State Capitol building is a right of passage for many 4th graders in the state, but as large as Nebraska is, sometimes getting to Lincoln is easier said than done. As Nebraska…...
Kearney Area Children’s Museum wins $10,000 Cummins-ACM STEM education grant
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (353+ words) Kearney Area Children's Museum wins $10,000 Cummins-ACM STEM education grant'KHGI The Kearney Area Children's Museum has been selected as one of just 20 children's museums nationwide to receive funding through a STEM education initiative supported by Cummins Inc and the Association of…...
NCTA students, staff put ag values into action as Nebraska wildfires erupt
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (246+ words) Curtis, Neb " As wildfires tore across Nebraska during a week meant to celebrate agriculture, students, faculty and staff at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture found themselves living the lessons they study. On Thursday, March 12, the Cottonwood Fire and other…...
Learning Curve: KHS AP Chemistry is mixing it up
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (41+ words) Learning Curve: KHS AP Chemistry is mixing it up'KHGI President Donald Trump meets with the Taoiseach of Ireland, Miche'l Martin, at the White House on St. Patrick's Day. Learning Curve is sponsored by: Kearney Public Schools, BD Construction and Allo…...
Two Rivers Public Health to close March 25 for staff meeting, lists holiday closures
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (130+ words) Two Rivers Public Health to close March 25 for staff meeting, lists holiday closures'KHGI Armstrong Williams Town Hall Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Two Rivers Public Health to close March…...
Grand Island Public Schools names Rachel Harper assistant principal at Dodge Elementary
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (304+ words) GRAND ISLAND, Neb " Grand Island Public Schools has named Rachel Harper as the next assistant principal at Dodge Elementary, with Harper set to join the district for the 2026-27 school year. Harper brings six years of classroom and teacher leadership experience…...
Cedar Rapids Prep principal charged with harassment, accused of making death threat
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (142+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " The principal of Cedar Rapids Prep was arrested Saturday on a harassment charge after allegedly threatening to kill someone. Linn County Jail records show Justin Blietz, 41, was taken into custody March 14 and charged with first-degree harassment involving…...
Nebraska families call for pause on state assessment system
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (368+ words) LINCOLN, NEB " Families of individuals with developmental disabilities are urging Nebraska officials to temporarily pause the state's interRAI assessment system, saying it could underestimate care needs and put essential services at risk. The system, implemented in 2024, is used to evaluate…...
Free colon cancer screening kits available in Lincoln during March awareness month
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (258+ words) LINCOLN, NEB " The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is offering free at-home colon cancer screening kits during Colon Cancer Awareness Month to help residents detect the disease early. The kits are available to residents ages 45 to 74 through April 30 as part of…...
Learning Curve: Making an AP statistics class hands-on fun
1+ week, 1+ day ago (32+ words) Learning Curve: Making an AP statistics class hands-on fun'KHGI Learning Curve: Making an AP statistics class hands-on fun LEARNING CURVE is sponsored by Kearney Public Schools, Allo Communications, BD Construction...