Local students gather at Youth EmPOWER Summit to learn about mental health and suicide prevention
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Students gathered at the Youth EmPOWER Summit in Bellevue to connect with peers and learn about suicide prevention and mental health resources Local educators and students emphasized the importance of showing up and supporting one another, with additional resources available at thekimfoundation.org BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV) – […]
Pilot program seeks undergrad standouts to build better Nebraska
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — An effort described as an anti-brain drain program “on steroids” has been launched to identify and nurture cream-of-the-crop college talent in hopes they won’t flee Nebraska. Called the Nebraska Leaders Program, it brings together the University of Nebraska system, Omaha-based Creighton University and a group of […]
LIVE BLOG: Huskers and Hawkeyes in Sweet 16
Read the full article on KMTV 3 HOUSTON, Texas (KMTV) — The Huskers and Hawkeyes are facing off in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time head to head. Fans from Nebraska and Iowa are flooding into Texas to watch what will be the third game between these two teams this […]
March 19: OPPD Board appoints general counsel, hears public comment on energy issues
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Plan ‘C’ for compromise: Nebraska lawmakers advance budget bills to final debate after gridlock
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After two failed attempts at advancing Nebraska’s main budget bill, state lawmakers moved the budget forward Thursday with little fanfare or fuss. Lawmakers advanced Legislative Bill 1071 in a 34-7 vote, moving the bill to its third and final round of floor debate. The state’s second […]
March 11: Norris Board of Education reviews student activities, programs and curriculum
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March 13: Nebraska Workforce Development Board advances state plan and grant applications
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March 12: Lincoln Parks & Recreation Advisory Board reviews policy changes, park proposal and strategic plan
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March 13: Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health reviews legislation and health updates
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Flatwater Explains: Omaha was once known as ‘Omaha City.’ Why did it change?
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