UNK's College of Business and Technology has seen student enrollment in finance, aviation, and cyber systems rise significantly in recent years. Graduates working in Nebraska have increased as well.
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- TYLER ELLYSON, UNK COMMUNICATIONS
Fila Yusuf has wanted to fly ever since he visited an airport when he was 5 years old. He's studying for a career as a pilot at UNK.
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Andrew Bottrell
A Kearney man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison Wednesday for receipt and possession of child pornography.
- MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB
When fourth-grade girls asked Northeast Elementary librarian Kelly Melson for a book about wrestling, Melson came up empty. So Melson and bestie Hallie Hagan wrote one.
- MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB
Free rides are coming to Kearney. United Way will launch Ride United alongside Tuesday’s CommUNITY Fest, where 60 organizations will offer assistance.
- MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB
In 2025, Gailene Benson opened 2nd Time Around, a consignment shop, with 18 pieces of clothing. It's now full of stylish outfits, shoes and more.
- Aaron Sanderford World-Herald Managing Editor
Opponents of Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen embraced President Donald Trump’s Nebraska message that life can get better soon, but they rejected his prescription.
We are a week away from the Indy 500. There's no better time to check out one of the top museums dedicated to racing — the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed draws visitors from around the world.
Chancellor Neal Schnoor loves UNK, but rooted in his devotion and dedication is his first love: music. He taught music and directed bands at UNK for 13 years.Â
Southwest Iowa search crews combed miles of creek Friday for a missing man whose vehicle was pulled from the water after flash flooding washed out a nearby road section.
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Mike Konz arrived as editor of the Hub in 1993. Now, as he retires, he remembers major events, his dedicated staff and the good people of Kearney.
A transient man, 29, was arrested and charged after showing up at Bright Futures Preschool and allegedly threatening an employee.
Inspired by his love for his three cats and the memory of a cat his family adopted six years ago, Brandon Allen used his Eagle Scout project to step up and make a difference at the North Platte City Animal Shelter.
Growers, volunteers and produce recipients are invited to a Yanney Park potluck Thursday celebrating the first season of turning extra garden produce into fresh food for neighbors in need.
Erica Isaac has battled serious health problems for 17 years. Now, the wife and mother of three needs a kidney. She hopes a donor steps forward.
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John T. Deal, 46 is charged with receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska Lesley A. Woods said.
With 70 cow-calf pairs of his own, Ryan Arbuthnot is already a rancher. At UNK, he’s learning how to strengthen the business.
Before Sam's Club or Costco existed, before shoppers could go online and order groceries from literally around the world and before delivery DoorDash and Grubhub drivers could pick up a dozen eggs and a pound of bacon and drop them off at your front door, there were neighborhood markets.
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...
There's a critical need in Nebraska for affordable, quality early childhood education, and 500 people from across Nebraska gathered this week to discuss creative solutions.
Chick Messbarger found joy in relieving pain. He was an anesthesiologist for 60 years and inspired his children and four grandchildren to go into medicine.
It has been a stressful summer for Duane Cernousek and his family.
Read through the obituaries published today in The Courier.
Douglas County aid cards meant for basic necessities were used for alcohol, tobacco, toys and other improper purchases, a Nebraska audit found.
Jovita Neliupsiene, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, visited Creighton University on Tuesday.
Sepsis happens when an infection triggers a chain reaction. If not treated immediately, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death.
Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy attended Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts' annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.