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No School On Sept. 3 For Kuemper Catholic Students For Funeral Of Former Student
Kuemper Catholic Schools will be canceling classes for middle and high school students, allowing for peers and staff to attend the funeral of a classmate after a courageous fight against cancer. There will be no school on Tuesday, Sept. 3 for seventh through twelfth grade students, in honor of 14-year-old Bailey Lux who passed away yesterday (Wednesday). The funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Spirit Church. There is special seating for members of the current freshman and senior classes at the funeral. Any freshman or senior wishing to sit with amongst peers during the service are asked to be at the church by 9:35 a.m. to be lined up and proceed into the building at 9:40 a.m. A response team with trained professionals, along with counselors and priests, will be available at the school buildings to assist any students, staff or parents needing help to cope. In May, doctors discovered that the low-dose oral chemo treatment Bailey was on was not effective and the cancer continued to spread quickly. Bailey took on the summer chemo free, getting to experience all of her favorite things like attending the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces game to see Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin, her favorite former Iowa Hawkeye basketball players again, visiting the Henrey Doorley Zoo in Omaha, Neb. and much more. While Bailey’s fight is now over, she now joins her mother, Renee and is at peace. The Lux family wishes to extend their love and thanks to the community and all who have prayed and supported them over the last two years.
New Changes for 2024 – 2025 School Year
As the school year begins, some major changes have been made to the school’s dress code. Mixed reactions have followed these changes, but it seems it was received generally well by the students. “Not having to worry about getting in trouble in the hallway with my shirt untucked or...
Several area teams in OWH Preseason Top Ten for high school football
OMAHA - While the Huskers season is a few days away, the high school football season begins tonight, and several Northeast Nebraska teams found themselves in the early Top Ten Rankings for the Omaha-World Herald. In Class C-1 Pierce is seeded fourth while Columbus Lakeview is eighth. Norfolk Catholic is...
Alumni of Omaha Benson High School want to help rebuild baseball program
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There were glory days for Benson High School Baseball. The 1974 team won the state championship. At one time, the Benson Bunnies were very competitive on the diamond. “They were championship caliber,” said Paul Brown, the president of the Benson High School Foundation. “They had kids...
Alumni, friends, foundations and corporations donate $388.8 million to University of Nebraska System in 2024
OMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska Foundation donated almost $390 million to the university system during the 2024 fiscal year. Alumni, friends, foundations and corporations donated $388.8 million. That money has gone to a multitude of programs across every campus within the university system. The Flagship Lincoln Campus...
Lewis Central uses big plays, turnovers to start year with win over Harlan
(Harlan) -- For the third consecutive year, Lewis Central started what they hope is a successful season with a win over Harlan. The KMA Sports Class 4A No. 1/KMAland 3A/4A/5A No. 1 Titans leaned on some big offensive plays, and opportune turnovers to beat their Hawkeye Ten foe 31-10 in the season opener Friday night on the KMA Video Stream.
LHS varsity football takes to the road tonight against Bears
The Lincoln High Links will take to the road this evening in Omaha where they’ll take on the Bears of Omaha Benson High School. Kickoff is set for 7pm tonight at Omaha Benson. This is the season opener for the the Links. The Links return this season from a 2 and 7 season last year and hope to improve and win more games.
One step closer to graduation
On Thursday, Aug. 8, freshmen had their first day of school to get accommodated to the new school after finishing their tenure in middle school. The first official day of school was an all freshman day. This allows the incoming freshman to get acclimated in a completely different environment than the past. Freshman spent the day learning the rules of high school and the differences it has from middle school. Most freshmen have a lot of nerves built up from the summer about starting in a new school where they are no longer the oldest in the school.
Turnovers Costly In Season Opening Loss For Wayne High
WAYNE – Season 2024 began Friday night in Wayne America for Blue Devil football. From Bob Cunningham Field on the campus of Wayne State College, WHS played host to Omaha Roncalli Catholic. A strong third quarter allowed Roncalli Catholic to pull away during a 31-12 road victory over Wayne...
Lakeview Football Wins Opener, Girls Golf and XC Results
Lakeview’s football team pulled away in the fourth quarter Friday night as the Vikings topped Omaha Gross 41-21 in the season opener at Ralston High. Lakeview quarterback Clayton Thomson found Blake Rathbone for an 11-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter to put the Vikings up 17-6. But, the Cougars responded with a 46-yard touchdown pass – after posting a 56-yard bomb earlier in the game – and Lakeview only led 17-14 after three quarters.
Mental Telehealth Program Launched for Rural, Underserved Iowa Schools
A health insurance company is investing millions of dollars in mental telehealth services in Iowa’s K-12 public schools. The Cedar Rapids Community School District received $1.5 million dollars this week from Minnesota-based insurer UnitedHealth Group. Superintendent Tawana Grover says the money will help pay for an online telehealth portal that students can use to access mental health counselling.
Soccer Game Preview: Regis Jesuit Leaves Home
The Regis Jesuit Raiders will venture away from home to square off against the Arapahoe Warriors at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty goal totals in their previous games. Regis Jesuit's defense heads into the contest hoping...
Cyclones to host Titans in season opener
In one of the most intense rivalries in Iowa high school football, the HCHS Cyclones will host the Lewis Central Titans at Merrill Field for the first time in three seasons after opening the last two seasons in their house. “It’s nice to open the season at Merrill Field,” said...
New UNO Associate Dean of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Research
The College of Arts and Sciences (unomaha.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences) is pleased to announce that as of August 1, Dr. Jodi Kreiling is the new Associate Dean of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Research. Dr. Kreiling has been a part of the UNO community since 2005, where she most recently served as the chair...
Nebraska high school football teams see rain delays, postponements during Thursday's storms
OMAHA, Neb. — As storms roll through parts of eastern Nebraska on Thursday evening, several high school football teams experienced rain delays and postponements. Most of the team's had already moved up their kickoff times, but it wasn't enough to get away from the storms. The following teams are...
How to get your distracted kids back on the homework track
OMAHA, Neb. — Fidgeting fifth-grader? Distracted teen? We get it. Homework time can be a drag. But it doesn't have to be. KETV's Waverle Monroe sat down with two psychologists to learn expert strategies to keep your kids focused during homework time and make them the most productive. One...
Duff nears perfection, leads De Smet to victory over Creighton Prep in Jesuit Classic
CREVE COEUR – Dillon Duff does not ease into games. In March, the sharpshooting guard drained his first five 3-point attempts and helped De Smet build an insurmountable first quarter lead during the Class 5 state championship basketball game. On Saturday, the Spartans’ senior quarterback completed his first 11...
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