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Council Bluffs to repurpose old school building
CRESCENT, Iowa (WOWT) - Crescent Mayor Chuck Hildreth says when Crescent Elementary School was still open, it was a benefit for the local kids. “They were one-on-one with the teachers,” he said. “You’ve got one teacher for eight kids. That’s pretty good.”. So when it closed...
Omaha Public Schools to build mental health facility at Benson High
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Schools partner with a number of outside agencies to provide health care or after school services. Right now, the district is building a facility on the Benson High School Campus, and is partnering with Project Harmony. 6 News reports the new center is one of the district’s largest, and will focus on mental health.
MU, Metro join forces in pathway program
Midland University has announced a partnership with Metropolitan Community College that will allow students a smooth transition from a two-year program to earning a four-year degree. The MCC2Midland pathway program links MCC programs directly to earning a degree from Midland University. The program will allow students to complete their four-year...
Luett's 11 K's, 2-RBI triple puts Underwood in state semifinal
(Carroll) -- Another brilliant showing from sophomore Garrett Luett has Underwood baseball among the final four teams left in Class 2A. Luett shined both at the plate and on the mound, while his defense played clean behind him, allowing the top-seeded Eagles (27-2) to edge No. 8-seeded Unity Christian (25-12) 3-1 in a Class 2A state quarterfinal Tuesday on KMA-FM 99.1.
UNMC College of Medicine ranked among top 15 institutions nationally
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Medicine was ranked as a Tier 1 institution for primary care training, according to a recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of medical schools. UNMC is one of 15 schools nationwide to earn the ranking. It was also named...
Omaha Public Schools leaders will receive guidance on special session
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Public Schools will hold a special meeting on Friday to address the legislature's special session. 'So out of whack': Gov. Pillen's unveils new plan to cut Nebraska property taxes. See the story here. In a statement, the board said it opposes proposals that will quote.
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