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Education

Reese Holscher: After KHS soccer and wrestling, she's off to the U.S. Naval Academy

Reese Holscher: After KHS soccer and wrestling, she's off to the U.S. Naval Academy

  • MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB

Kearney High School senior Reese Holscher is fascinated by oceanography, but first she wants to serve her country. She will start studies at the U.S. Naval Academy June 25.

Graduating Kearney Catholic senior learned from sports and put humility and respect to work

Graduating Kearney Catholic senior learned from sports and put humility and respect to work

  • MIKE KONZ Enterprise Editor

Josh Pierce, KCHS’s guidance counselor, said he has much admiration for Devin Carrell, who went out of his way to assist another KCHS student with her math.

'It's a little stressful' — Canvas breach affects UNK students trying to submit final projects, more

'It's a little stressful' — Canvas breach affects UNK students trying to submit final projects, more

  • MIKE KONZ Enterprise Editor

Commencement activities went off as planned Friday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, but the breach of the Canvas Learning Management System tossed other activities into chaos for an unknown number of UNK students and their instructors.

Tim Burkink looks back as he retires after 25 years at UNK

Tim Burkink looks back as he retires after 25 years at UNK

  • TYLER ELLYSON, UNK COMMUNICATIONS

Scribner native Tim Burkink's career was quietly launched by a community college adviser.  He's been a professor, a dean and a leader at UNK for 25 years. Now, he's retiring.

Daughter of professional opera singer will sing at UNK commencement

Daughter of professional opera singer will sing at UNK commencement

  • TYLER ELLYSON, UNK COMMUNICATIONS

When UNK senior Sayo Kajiyama sings the national anthem at the May 8 commencement, it will be the culmination of a journey that began halfway around the world.

Gibbon senior wins grand prize in America 250 essay contest, but they're all winners

Gibbon senior wins grand prize in America 250 essay contest, but they're all winners

  • MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB

Buffalo County students in grades 3-12 wrote 150-word essays for Buffalo County’s America 250 Essay Contest. Winners were recognized Saturday. 

UNK Chancellor Schnoor begins review of issues raised in recent media reports

UNK Chancellor Schnoor begins review of issues raised in recent media reports

  • VICTORIA AYOTTE Kearney Hub

The university's statement did not cite the specific reports to which it referred. A review of recent reports about UNK showed several articles this week. We highlight a few.

5 entrepreneurs in central Nebraska win UNK’s Light It Up awards

5 entrepreneurs in central Nebraska win UNK’s Light It Up awards

    The annual Light It Up awards ceremony April 21 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney honored five successful, ambitious young entrepreneurs.

    WATCH: Nebraska high school students race custom, electric go-karts

    WATCH: Nebraska high school students race custom, electric go-karts

      Teams of high school students from across Nebraska raced their hand-built go-karts around the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's tractor testing track Saturday.

      Fun to spare as UNK students enjoy Buddy Bowling, TOPSoccer with new friends

      Fun to spare as UNK students enjoy Buddy Bowling, TOPSoccer with new friends

        From bowling lanes to soccer fields, UNK students are building lasting connections with individuals with disabilities through weekly programs in Kearney.

        Schnoor formally installed as UNK's 10th chancellor

        Schnoor formally installed as UNK's 10th chancellor

          With pomp and circumstance, ceremony and speeches, Neal Schnoor was invested as the 10th chancellor in UNK's 121-year history.

          In UNK pre-vet program, students learn to care for animals and their owners

          In UNK pre-vet program, students learn to care for animals and their owners

            It’s not just about animals. Veterinary medicine is about people, too — and these students are learning both.

            UNK selects 19 students for Kearney Law Opportunities Program

            UNK selects 19 students for Kearney Law Opportunities Program

              The record-setting group demonstrates strong interest in a program designed to address the shortage of attorneys in rural Nebraska.

              Kearney Public Schools appoints Loup City principal to lead Sunrise Middle School

              Kearney Public Schools appoints Loup City principal to lead Sunrise Middle School

                Jason Sullivan brings more than two decades of experience in education, including leadership roles as a building principal, superintendent, assistant principal, athletic director and classroom teacher.

                UNK students are hooked on the new Crochet Circle

                UNK students are hooked on the new Crochet Circle

                UNK students in a relatively new club relax with hooks and yarn twice a month to make scarves, blankets and new friends.

                Kearney fourth-graders will again tour state Capitol in Lincoln in 2026

                Kearney fourth-graders will again tour state Capitol in Lincoln in 2026

                After seven years without a trip to the state Capitol, KPS fourth-graders will resume the annual trips that reinforce classroom instruction in Nebraska history.

                KHS students explore futures during College and Career Readiness Day

                KHS students explore futures during College and Career Readiness Day

                Gov. Jim Pillen visited KHS, signed a proclamation and urged students not to let “dream stealers” derail their goals.

                UNK students catch a big prize in national fishing competition

                UNK students catch a big prize in national fishing competition

                UNK students Robert Allison and junior Connor Banzhaf reeled in a top-three finish in the North Central Division of the Hardwater Havoc fishing competition.

                Horizon Middle School's Amber Lewis to become Kearney High principal next fall

                Horizon Middle School's Amber Lewis to become Kearney High principal next fall

                Horizon Middle School Assistant Principal "Bill" Schmidt will be principal at Horizon, and current KHS Principal Jeff Ganz will be assistant principal at Horizon.

                Business students at UNK gain real-world experience managing $400,000 portfolio

                Business students at UNK gain real-world experience managing $400,000 portfolio

                A $100,000 gift in 2014 has grown into a $400,000 student-managed investment fund at UNK. Here’s how students pitch and vote on stocks.

                Attorney fee ruling set for Thursday in Union Grove High School land case

                Attorney fee ruling set for Thursday in Union Grove High School land case

                UGHS is seeking to purchase 80 acres from Riedel so it can expand the high school campus and facilities.

                Twelve photos of Daniel Riedel and UGHS Sept. 2025 hearing

                Twelve photos of Daniel Riedel and UGHS Sept. 2025 hearing

                A Union Grove property owner could receive fees from the high school trying to acquire his land, but the amount is not determined.

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                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                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...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                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...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                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...

                New transfer agreement streamlines route from CCC to UNK teaching programs

                New transfer agreement streamlines route from CCC to UNK teaching programs

                A guided pathway between CCC and UNK aims to cut costs, prevent credit loss and strengthen Nebraska’s teacher pipeline.

                Luther College announces fall 2025 dean's list

                Luther College announces fall 2025 dean's list

                Students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must complete at least 12 credit hours.

                UW-Madison professor assisted Bad Bunny on Grammy-winning album

                UW-Madison professor assisted Bad Bunny on Grammy-winning album

                Bad Bunny’s representatives reached out to UW-Madison’s Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, a historian of Puerto Rico, via social media.

                Case High School teacher writes book about girls in trades jobs

                Case High School teacher writes book about girls in trades jobs

                “Girls Can Do It Too!" by Kidia Burns aims to get girls interested in nontraditional and trades careers.

                Springfield Platteview district will hold $79.9 million bond election in February

                Springfield Platteview district will hold $79.9 million bond election in February

                The Springfield Platteview school district will hold a $79.9 million bond election in February aimed at funding building renovations and the construction of a new elementary school.

                UNK Chancellor Neal Schnoor releases draft budget cuts to address $4.5M deficit

                UNK Chancellor Neal Schnoor releases draft budget cuts to address $4.5M deficit

                UNK Chancellor Neal Schnoor on Tuesday unveiled a proposal to reduce spending and boost revenue by $4.8 million. 

                Omaha's Westside district opens new $26 million Hillside Elementary building

                Omaha's Westside district opens new $26 million Hillside Elementary building

                Students at Omaha's Hillside Elementary School are now enjoying the bigger, brighter building they've watched rise next to their old school over the past year. 

                Five photos of Knapp Elementary carnival

                Five photos of Knapp Elementary carnival

                Students and families participated in several activities Tuesday evening at Knapp Elementary.

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