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Emergency residency program has had statewide impact
The UNMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program marked its 20th anniversary in June, with a recognition of the far-reaching impact the training program has had across Nebraska and beyond. Over the past two decades, the emergency medicine residency program has been a cornerstone of excellence in shaping the careers of emergency...
Kent Sievers’ retirement reception set for July 24
Kent Sievers – the photographer who captures life at UNMC from behind the lens of his Canon camera – will retire from UNMC Strategic Communications this month. A retirement reception will be held July 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Linder Reading Room inside the Sorrell Center. The campus community is invited to attend. Remarks are scheduled for 3 p.m.
Researchers handing out colon cancer test kits at DMV as part of innovative clinical trial
Earlier this year, Juanita Thomas, 63, went to her local Department of Motor Vehicles to register a car. For Thomas — a retired housekeeper, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother in Omaha, Nebraska — cancer was the last thing on her mind that day. But, while at the DMV, she was approached no fewer than three times by people offering her a free colorectal cancer screening kit.
Sunday Forecast: Another cool day with widely scattered showers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - It had been almost two weeks since the Lincoln airport received any measurable rainfall, but that streak was snapped yesterday. More rain fell early this morning with off and on showers likely tonight and into tomorrow as well. Meanwhile, isolated severe storms are possible this afternoon...
Former Nebraska senator who vacated his seat to serve as president of University of Florida system announces resignation
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse announced his resignation as thepresident of the University of Florida System because of his wife's epilepsy diagnosis. Sasse notably vacated his Senate seat in 2023 after being chosen as the University of Florida President. His seat was filled by Pete Ricketts.
GRAPHIC: Neglected dogs removed from unsanitary home in Valley
VALLEY, Neb. (WOWT) - A heart-wrenching case of alleged animal neglect was discovered near the Omaha-metro this week. On Thursday, Valley Police got a tip to check out living conditions for several dogs. When the homeowner wouldn’t let them in, officers came back with a search warrant. Warning: This...
First-ever casino in Omaha city limits just weeks from opening
OMAHA, Neb. — Near 72nd and Q streets, the first ever legal casino in Omaha city limits, WarHorse Casino and Sportsbook, opens Aug. 6. UPDATE: The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission unanimously approved the Aug. 6 opening on Friday. That'll include the first card tables in the city and...
July 15: Omaha Public Schools Board of Education
The Omaha Public Schools (OPS) Board of Education received several reports at its July 15 meeting, including the 2022-23 graduation and dropout report and the suspension and expulsion report. The data and strategies presented aim to enhance graduation rates and student behavior, with a focus on early intervention and continuous improvement.
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