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'Poured her heart into the kids': Family reflects on life of Omaha educator honored with street named after her
OMAHA, Neb. — On Thursday, loved ones celebrated the life and legacy of a woman who showed a passion for education. Dr. Danita Webb's family unveiled the renaming of 36th Street and Curtis Avenue, in her honor. But ahead of that, KETV Newswatch 7 sat down with the people...
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rises 0.58% in June
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Nebraska’s leading economic indicator increased in June, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, rose 0.58%. “The monthly report confirms the Nebraska economy will grow through the...
New University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeff Gold to kick off statewide tour Monday
University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., who began his new role on July 1, is kicking off a statewide tour Monday that will take him to each end of the state for conversations with Nebraskans about the future of the university and Nebraska’s growth and competitiveness. The...
Nebraska Legislature convenes for a special session to ease property taxes, but with no solid plan
Nebraska lawmakers have convened for a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Jim Pillen with a directive to slash soaring property taxes in half, but no concrete answers on whether the Legislature will be able to agree on how to do that.
Long-acting HIV treatment to be offered in greater Nebraska
Thanks to a recently received grant, the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Specialty Care Center will team with the Nebraska Medicine Grand Island Health Center to provide long-acting, injectable HIV treatment to patients in greater Nebraska. “Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy, which was first approved for use in 2021, allows patients to come into...
Grand Island Public Schools to provide free meals to all students starting 2024
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Starting the 2024-2025 school year, all Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) students will have access to free breakfast and lunch at every school. GIPS is now one of the largest districts in Nebraska to offer no-cost meals districtwide. Dr. Summer Stephens, our Associate Superintendent, highlights...
Dylan Raiola Calling on Nebraska Football Fans to Show Up and Welcome Five-Star and #1 Offensive Tackle Recruit to Lincoln
Well I now know what you should be doing tomorrow at 5:15 p.m. You SHOULD be showing up at the new Tom Osborne complex to welcome David Sanders Jr. on his recruiting visit to Lincoln. Here’s the tweet from Nebraska’s likely starting quarterback this coming fall. Now David...
Rockets close out campaign one game shy of state
The Syracuse American Legion Juniors baseball team finished just one win shy of the state tournament following action at the Area Tournament on Tuesday, July 16, at the Syracuse Sports Complex. After falling 8-0 in the first game of a doubleheader against Tecumseh, the Syracuse team rallied back and took...
City of Lincoln announces 154-acre land acquisition for new northwest park
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The City of Lincoln announced on Thursday the acquisition of land for Cornhusker Bank Park on the northwest side of town. The 154-acre plot located at 14th Street and Arbor Road was purchased for $3 million in February and will include the following:. 85 acres...
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