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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Rodney Bennett announces decision to resign
1+ day, 54+ min ago (185+ words) Bennett said his last day as chancellor will be Jan. 12. University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold said Kathy Ankerson agreed to serve as interim chancellor in a letter to the UNL community. Ankerson served as UNL's executive vice chancellor…...
Shelter Sidekicks Program connects kids with animals at Midlands Humane Society
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (178+ words) New program offers humane education and hands-on volunteering for young participants Midlands Humane Society is expanding its humane education efforts with a new program designed specifically for kids. The Shelter Sidekicks program gives young participants the chance to volunteer while…...
November jobs report: 64,000 jobs added, unemployment ticks up
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (246+ words) November's delayed jobs report revealed employers added 64,000 jobs. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6%, the highest in 4 years. November's jobs report revealed that employers added 64,000 jobs last month, exceeding economists' predictions but showing a slowing labor market. The unemployment rate…...
Sarpy County appoints new county engineer
3+ week, 5+ day ago (128+ words) On Wednesday, Sarpy County announced Zach Hergenrader will fill the role of county engineer in 2026. The board of commissioners voted Tuesday to appoint Hergenrader. The new county engineer will serve the remainder of the term, which runs through 2026. On Wednesday,…...
Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (522+ words) From the election of Zohran Mamdani to the intrigue surrounding the jewel heist at the Louvre, keeping up with this year's news also left some Americans struggling with pronunciations. That's put both the name of New York City's incoming mayor…...
Unemployment edges up to 4.4% in September while 119,000 jobs are added
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (277+ words) Around 7.6 million people were unemployed in September 2025, raising the unemployment rate to a four-year high of 4.4%. This is based on the monthly employment situation report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Related Video Above: How BLS reports influence the…...
'It's painful:' Head Start centers at risk of closure as government shutdown drags on
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (399+ words) More than 100 Head Start programs could see their federal grants cut off in November if Congress doesn't pass a bill to reopen the government. Some Head Start centers are at risk of closure in the coming days if Congress doesn't…...
University of Nebraska Lincoln professors face uncertainty as major budget cuts loom
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (366+ words) Outside the offices of the University of Nebraska's Education Administration Department, a map marks the spots where its students end up: across the state, country and even world. "We're committed to the state of Nebraska," Corey Rumann said. "And that's…...
Students, staff who may be affected by proposed budget cuts at UNL speak out at town hall
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (138+ words) Staff and students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shared what proposed budget cuts could mean for them at a town hall. $30 million in cuts are being considered, which means six academic programs and more than 50 faculty positions would be eliminated....
With the help of simulators, Omaha teens learn safe driving habits
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (227+ words) As Teen Driving Safety Week begins, the Cornhusker Driving School hopes to keep young drivers out of dangerous situations. Instructors walk them through simulations designed to make them safer drivers. Local teens with their learning permits spent their weekend in…...