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Lexington relief services regroup to keep up with lines of Tyson workers
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (913+ words) LEXINGTON, Neb. (KOLN) - In November, more than 3,000 Tyson employees received news of the closure of the beef plant, which employed close to a third of Lexington's population. Although the company has offered opportunities at other locations, the employees who want…...
UNO researches drone hacking, benefits in Omaha
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (58+ words) UNO researches drone hacking, benefits in Omaha'WOWT UNO researches drone hacking, benefits in Omaha Marcus Blossom outlines Creighton men's basketball funding model York County Sheriff's Office investigates overnight bank break-in in Bradshaw Heartbreak at Rock Creek: How Harrison Schreurs' story…...
Omaha teens help design new center at Children’s Nebraska
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (405+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nearly 40 high school students helped design Children's Nebraska's new Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, giving them real-world experience while creating a space tailored for young patients. Bryan High School senior Cristian Carrillo was among the students who…...
Atlantic school district issues statement on investigation into administrator’s conduct
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (523+ words) ATLANTIC, Iowa (WOWT) - The Atlantic Community School District issued a statement Thursday as tensions mount in the southwest Iowa community about a school administrator, saying they have "taken steps" to remove the staffer. According to the statement, the district was…...
Omaha looking to reduce 'brain drain"
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (76+ words) The Nebraska State Patrol has opened a new facility in Omaha that offers training centers, an in-house gym, evidence rooms and high-tech equipment. Omaha looking to reduce 'brain drain" Amid fight with Pillen, State auditor pushes bill to require notification…...
Omaha mother fears daughter’s special education support at risk
1+ week, 2+ day ago (415+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A metro mother fears her daughter's special education support in the classroom is at risk as Gov. Jim Pillen proposes more than $18 million in special education cuts. When 7-year-old Rowyn is overwhelmed at school, she has a…...
Mother upset with Fremont High School after student hit by SUV during protest
1+ week, 2+ day ago (401+ words) FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - The mother of a Fremont High School student who was struck by an SUV during a student protest said she is angry with school officials and believes they should have prevented the demonstration. The student was hit…...
Iowa governor proposes new funding bill for public charter schools
1+ week, 4+ day ago (371+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new bill Thursday that would bring more taxpayer funding to public charter schools. The bill would allow state funding to follow a student if they transfer from…...
Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts as layoffs are piling up
1+ week, 4+ day ago (66+ words) Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts as layoffs are piling up'wowt.com Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts as layoffs are piling up Person struck by vehicle during protest at Fremont High School Ambulance…...
InvestigateTV+: What to know about critical surgeries at military hospitals across the nation
1+ week, 4+ day ago (431+ words) (InvestigateTV) "Service members signed up to serve our country, but military hospitals are putting patients at risk by failing to meet minimum standards when it comes to some critical surgeries, according to a whistleblower. Plus, we explore how artificial intelligence…...