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Open house set for north Lincoln projects
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (162+ words) Lincoln residents are invited to a public open house on two infrastructure projects in north Lincoln from 5: 30-7: 30 p. m. April 23, at Lincoln North Star High School, 5801 N. 33rd St. The event is hosted by the Railroad Transportation Safety District, Lower Platte South Natural Resources…...
From the editor: The World-Herald is hosting a Nebraska history essay contest. Here's how it works
10+ hour, 6+ min ago (1547+ words) Who's the most inspirational Nebraskan of all time? That's a question that's been on my mind as The World-Herald prepares to commemorate America's semiquincentennial. It's also a question we're now posing to students across the state as we launch a…...
Nebraska education leaders concerned by latest proposed cuts to federal funding
12+ hour, 9+ min ago (203+ words) US and Iranian officials held separate talks with Pakistan's prime minister on Saturday amid a ceasefire made fragile by deep disagreements and unabated fighting in Lebanon. International media reported that the two countries had also started direct talks in the…...
Benson High School will induct nine into hall of fame
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (203+ words) Here's the latest for Friday, April 10th: Vice President JD Vance warned Iran not to "play" the U. S. before mediated talks; Hezbollah supporters in Beirut protest Lebanon-Israel scheduled talks; Five people have been charged with murder in fireworks warehouse explosion; Suspect arrested…...
2, 000 students put their abilities to the test at Skills USA in Grand Island
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (138+ words) Sometimes, competition is a piece of cake. But that doesn't mean it's easy. R. J. Post is a reporter at the Grand Island Independent. Reach him at rjpost@theindependent. com or (308) 381-9452. Students work on Team Technical Problem Solving at the Skills USA…...
Celebrate Earth Day by learning to make plant propagation stations
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (130+ words) The Fremont Area Art Association is inviting individuals ages 15 and up to celebrate Earth Day with an art class. At 11: 30 p. m. Monday, the University Police Department received a call from a city campus student reporting a male near the East Campus…...
Aquinas Catholic students perform with Nebraska Class C All-State Band
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (223+ words) Here's the latest for Friday, April 10th: Vice President JD Vance warned Iran not to "play" the U. S. before mediated talks; Hezbollah supporters in Beirut protest Lebanon-Israel scheduled talks; Five people have been charged with murder in fireworks warehouse explosion; Suspect arrested…...
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2+ day, 7+ min ago (23+ words) UNO Aviation Institute awarded more than $38, 000 in scholarships to 19 students at its 2026 Honors Convocation, recognizing academic excellence and leadership....
'A light in a room full of darkness': Albert Bustinza shows up for Scottsbluff students
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (162+ words) At Scottsbluff Public Schools, Albert Bustinza's job isn't measured in test scores or attendance charts, but in keeping students connected to school. Albert Bustinza meets with a group of Scottsbluff High School students during "Lunch Bunch" on Monday, March 9. At…...
Funds secured as Gering-Fort Laramie canal tunnel rebuild moves forward
2+ day, 6+ min ago (173+ words) Cory Freeman from HDR Engineering announced that word was received on March 15 that $100 million in grant money was awarded from the "One Big Beautiful Bill" for the reconstruction of the Gering-Fort Laramie Canal tunnels. Construction is underway on a multiyear…...