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Updated: 2 hours ago
|By Alissa Harrington
Gov. Ricketts along with representatives from the state and independent colleges talk reopening for fall semester.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Tyler Ellyson, UNK News
UNK expects about 1,375 students to move into residence halls by Aug. 23, the day before the fall semester begins.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 8:39 PM CDT
|By Gina Dvorak
Omaha Public Schools will go to 100% remote learning for at least the first quarter of the school year, starting Aug. 18 — a week later than previously scheduled.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 8:35 PM CDT
|By Gina Dvorak
Two Omaha-metro officials who have been vocal during the debate about a local face mask mandate gave comments following the OPS news conference Friday about the district’s decision to move to 100% remote learning.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT
|By Cecelia Jenkins
Today we find out if Omaha Public Schools will have fall sports. In a late-night virtual meeting, OPS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Logan stated her decision could make the “athletes mad.”
Updated: Aug. 6, 2020 at 10:42 AM CDT
|By Press Release
The Nebraska State Education Association surveyed members on their readiness to return to the classroom in light of coronavirus concerns.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2020 at 7:13 PM CDT
|By Kelsey Dickeson
As virtual school enrollment increases, experts give tips to secure your internet and increase speeds.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2020 at 2:12 PM CDT
Grand Island Public Schools announced Tuesday Whitney Flower has been named elementary principal of the GIPS Virtual School.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2020 at 12:42 PM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
Masks required for all staff and students in ACPS.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2020 at 9:00 AM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
Health and nutrition tips for students returning to school.
7 Day Forecast
Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 at 12:41 PM CDT
They received 6,771 requests to begin the school year remotely, or approximately 16.8 percent of those enrolled in LPS.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2020 at 7:44 AM CDT
|By Lorena Carmona
Superintendent Jeff Edwards revealed the plan exactly two weeks before the start of the school, which is planned for August 13.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2020 at 6:33 AM CDT
|By Cal Larsen and Lorena Carmona
The graduation will take place on Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m. at UNK’s Ron and Carol Cope Stadium.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Kelsey Dickeson
Grand Island Central Catholic school officials said they don’t want teachers to get lost in all the change and neglect their mental health.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 5:52 PM CDT
|By Shannon Heckt
Hastings Public Schools announced its reopening plan and some parents are looking for more answers.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2020 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Kelsey Dickeson
Medical experts give teachers tips on how to help students cope this school year.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2020 at 1:50 PM CDT
|By Mark Baumert
UNK students have to wear face masks this fall.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 6:09 AM CDT
|By Lorena Carmona
A Facebook town hall event will be held Wednesday evening.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2020 at 1:35 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
The University of Nebraska has implemented a three-year plan to address fiscal challenges brought on by the pandemic and to continue its growth.
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 6:16 AM CDT
|By WOWT 6 News
UNO is changing the cost to some classes as an incentive while UNK is offering incoming freshman an online experience.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 2:06 PM CDT
|By Jacque Harms
North Platte Community College will not raffle a car this year for the first time since the program was started in 2004. Auto body students were not in class to work on its restoration.
Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 6:53 AM CDT
|By KSNBLocal4
During National Teacher Appreciation Week, NBC'S "TODAY" is airing a special series called TODAY Loves Teachers. It is honoring educators who have gone beyond the call of duty during the coronavirus pandemic. Hoda Kotb profiled a Lincoln elementary school librarian on the show Tuesday.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2020 at 5:46 AM CDT
|By UNK Communications
It will be distributed to students through grants of $250 to $2,000, who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2020 at 6:26 AM CDT
|By WOWT 6 News
A Nebraska teacher took her class on a virtual tour to see the importance of the trucking industry.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2020 at 8:43 AM CDT
|By KSNBLocal4
Graduation will be celebrated on May 17 for seniors of Grand Island Senior High.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2020 at 8:15 AM CDT
|By Press Release
NASA at Home will show and engage you in NASA’s discoveries, research, and exploration from around the world and across the universe – all from the comfort of your own home.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2020 at 3:48 PM CDT
|By Jacque Harms
Governor Pete Ricketts says a high school graduation ceremony could happen in Nebraska only if the "10 person rule" becomes less restrictive by summer. He says students should be able to advance a grade by next fall after online learning this spring.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2020 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By Jacque Harms
Broken Bow Public Schools are transitioning to off campus learning on Tuesday and closing their buildings indefinitely. Superintendent Darren Tobey says their priority is the safety of students, staff and the community.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2020 at 9:35 PM CDT
|By Zach Williamson
The Kearney Public Schools Board approved the payment for hourly and non-exempt employees during the two-week school closure.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2020 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Jacque Harms
Broken Bow Public Schools will be closed because of the Coronavirus March 17th through March 30th. Superintendent Darren Tobey said through a district email students and parents can pick up essential belongs from 10 til 2 on Tuesday, the 17th.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2020 at 10:21 AM CDT
|By Jacque Harms
MPCC extends spring break and online classes to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Inter-high Day on March 18th is also cancelled. Athletes will continue to compete as long as NJCAA and Region IX holds competitions.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2019 at 8:03 AM CST
|By Associated Press
The Nebraska State Board of Education has approved new social studies standards aimed at encouraging students to look at history from multiple perspectives.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2019 at 11:48 PM CDT
|By JEFF AMY and CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press
America’s eighth graders are falling behind in math and reading, while fourth graders are doing slightly better in reading, according to the latest results from the Nation’s Report Card .
Updated: Aug. 12, 2019 at 9:41 AM CDT
|By Cal Larsen
Hy-Vee dietician tells students to think about nutrition and food groups in meals.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2019 at 3:52 PM CDT
|By Amber Smith
We have a list of 7 free tools to make the transition and entire school year easier and more fun.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2019 at 2:56 PM CDT
|By Jacque Harms
Ron Wymore is now the interim superintendent at Cozad Public Schools. The Board accepted Joel Applegate's resignation in exchange for dropping any claims made by the board in July.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2019 at 7:04 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
Board approves tuition hikes for Nebraska colleges.
Updated: May. 30, 2019 at 12:01 PM CDT
|By 1011 NOW
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents voted Thursday to appoint an interim president, as current president Hank Bounds plans to leave this summer.
Updated: May. 3, 2019 at 8:50 AM CDT
|By KSNBLocal4
Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises at 10 a.m. Friday.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2019 at 2:49 PM CST
|By Jacque Harms
Gothenburg Public Schools hired Marc Mroczek as their next Activities Director. Mroczek is currently the A-D for North Platte Public Schools, a position he has held since 2012.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2019 at 11:27 AM CST
|By Associated Press
Nebraska lawmakers have advanced a bill intended to boost civics lessons in classrooms.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2019 at 8:12 AM CST
|By KSNBLocal4
The South Central Unified School District #5 is giving their students a better chance to figure out their future careers with the NCAPS program.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2019 at 2:32 PM CST
|By Jacque Harms
Gothenburg Public Schools hired Todd Rhodes as their next Superintendent. Rhodes is currently the Superintendent for Maxwell, a job he has had for six years. Rhodes will start July 1st.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2019 at 7:21 AM CST
|By 10/11 NOW
UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green is scheduled to give his State of the University address Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2019 at 9:38 AM CST
|By Associated Press
Anyone interested in learning more about ice fishing can attend one of three free clinics in January.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2018 at 2:29 PM CST
|By Press Release
Younes, who joined UNK in 1991 after two years as an adjunct faculty member, played a major part in the transformation of the social work program.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2018 at 7:35 AM CST
|By KSNBLocal4
UNK will be handing out degrees to undergraduate and graduate students during a commencement ceremony on Friday.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2018 at 7:03 AM CST
|By WOWT 6 News
One nonprofit group stopped in Plattsmouth to educate students about the warning signs that can lead up to a school shooting.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2018 at 6:06 PM CST
|By Brittany Johnson
Students at Chadron state college are getting real life experience opportunities. John Thomas of the Nebraska big game society commissioned CSC to create a license plate that featured a big game animal, had room for numbers and letters, and featured the word Nebraska and also the NBGS logo.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2018 at 7:35 PM CST
|By Brittany Johnson
You can donate non-perishable food items, and drinks at select schools until November 30th during normal school hours.