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Chadron State College recognized 354 candidates for graduation at the Spring Commencement Ceremony Saturday in the Chicoine Center.
Nebraska voter survey shows heavy support for more state investment in early learning, child care
More than 80% of respondents in a new statewide survey agree, and about half strongly agree, that Nebraska lawmakers should support child care and early learning programs as they do for K-12 grades and higher education.
News Channel Nebraska to televise Gothenburg's Nebraska Championship Meet
GOTHENBURG, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska will be showcasing the state's most talented up and coming track stars on live TV. NCN will be televising the Nebraska Championship Meet live from Gothenburg on Saturday, May 11. The Nebraska Championship Mee
Revitalizing Main Street: Valentine's largest infrastructure project in the city's history
Across the nation, cities of all sizes are reinvesting in their downtowns. In the 1960s and 70s, it seemed otherwise as people headed to the suburbs and businesses relocated, but now there’s a push to revitalize the heart of towns.
Nebraskans, not state, will get more child support under recently passed bill
Katie Nungesser had stretched her monthly welfare check to its limit. The $281 paid for her cell phone bill, infant daughter’s diapers and car insurance, but she couldn’t afford enough gas to drive for her kid’s weekend visit with her ex-husband.
Cargo ship hits Baltimore’s Key Bridge, bringing it down, rescuers are looking for people in water
A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers searched for survivors.
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell. Senate path unclear
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat.
Rep. Flood announces law enforcement recruiting effort: 'Nebraska Backs the Blue'
LINCOLN, NEB. — A state congressman is touting Nebraska as the best place in the country for law enforcement officers to live, and he's putting together a recruitment plan in the hopes of filling the state's current shortage.
‘Loneliest time in human history’: Experts give tips on signs, ways to curb loneliness
From youth to adults, loneliness has become more common for health officials across the country from a combination of social media, stress, and isolation during COVID have some experts saying it is the loneliest time in human history.