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30th annual Memorial Golf Classic and cookout to honor Tom and Margaret Tracy

30th annual Memorial Golf Classic and cookout to honor Tom and Margaret Tracy

  • Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska

The 30th annual CSS Memorial Golf Classic & Cookout will be held Sept. 14 at Hillcrest Country Club in Lincoln, honoring Tom and Margaret Tracy.

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Support Chase County HOPE in the Good Life challenge

Support Chase County HOPE in the Good Life challenge

  • Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska

CSS Imperial/St. Isidore Gift & Thrift joins the Chase County Challenge, a matched-giving fundraiser supporting emergency aid and basic needs for local residents.

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Celebrating a new chapter for Hastings Hope

Celebrating a new chapter for Hastings Hope

  • Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska

Catholic Social Services will host a June 20 building blessing and family festival in Hastings, featuring food trucks, kids’ activities, tours and a community prayer.

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NWU earns Gilman recognition as three new scholars join group

NWU earns Gilman recognition as three new scholars join group

  • Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan University is recognized as a top producer of Gilman scholars as three students earn scholarships to study abroad in Egypt, Ghana and Mexico.

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LPS fifth graders build memories at Saltdogs game

LPS fifth graders build memories at Saltdogs game

  • Lincoln Public Schools

LPS fifth graders practiced teamwork and social skills at Lincoln Saltdogs Kids Day, enjoying a baseball game, activities and shared memories at Haymarket Park.

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The empty chair in Nebraska’s HEAL workforce

The empty chair in Nebraska’s HEAL workforce

  • Nebraska Children and Families Foundation

Nebraska leaders examine why boys are missing from HEAL careers, spotlight current programs, data gaps, and what long-term investment would take to fill the gap.

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Pitch contest caps successful NWU student symposium

Pitch contest caps successful NWU student symposium

  • nebrwesleyan.edu

Nebraska Wesleyan’s Student Symposium concluded with a pitch contest, where Premier Umpires won first prize amid student research, awards and performances.

Work to begin June 1 on US-30 in Cheyenne and Deuel counties

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Construction will begin June 1 on U.S. Highway 30 between mile markers 78 and 86 in Cheyenne and Deuel counties. The project includes asphalt milling, paving, and culvert work, with completion expected by August 14.

Provided
Support Chase County HOPE in the Good Life challenge

Support Chase County HOPE in the Good Life challenge

    CSS Imperial/St. Isidore Gift & Thrift joins the Chase County Challenge, a matched-giving fundraiser supporting emergency aid and basic needs for local residents.

    Provided
    Celebrating a new chapter for Hastings Hope

    Celebrating a new chapter for Hastings Hope

      Catholic Social Services will host a June 20 building blessing and family festival in Hastings, featuring food trucks, kids’ activities, tours and a community prayer.

      Provided
      NWU earns Gilman recognition as three new scholars join group

      NWU earns Gilman recognition as three new scholars join group

        Nebraska Wesleyan University is recognized as a top producer of Gilman scholars as three students earn scholarships to study abroad in Egypt, Ghana and Mexico.

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        LPS fifth graders build memories at Saltdogs game

        LPS fifth graders build memories at Saltdogs game

          LPS fifth graders practiced teamwork and social skills at Lincoln Saltdogs Kids Day, enjoying a baseball game, activities and shared memories at Haymarket Park.

          Provided
          The empty chair in Nebraska’s HEAL workforce

          The empty chair in Nebraska’s HEAL workforce

            Nebraska leaders examine why boys are missing from HEAL careers, spotlight current programs, data gaps, and what long-term investment would take to fill the gap.

            One Book One Lincoln finalists event set for May 25

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            Lincoln City Libraries will announce the 2026 One Book One Lincoln finalists May 25 at Mill Coffee & Tea during the annual Top Three at the Mill event.

            Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 elect new officers

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            • Lincoln Public Schools

            Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 held May 18 reorganization meetings, electing new presidents and vice presidents and reaffirming officers and policies.

            Meeting notice: Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 special meetings May 18, 2026

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            • Lincoln Public Schools

            Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold special organization meetings May 18 at 6 p.m., with public access in person or via livestream and set rules for comment.

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            Pitch contest caps successful NWU student symposium

            Pitch contest caps successful NWU student symposium

            • nebrwesleyan.edu

            Nebraska Wesleyan’s Student Symposium concluded with a pitch contest, where Premier Umpires won first prize amid student research, awards and performances.

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            Children’s justice attorney education names 2026 cohort

            Children’s justice attorney education names 2026 cohort

            • news.unl.edu

            Sixteen Nebraska attorneys from 46 counties were selected as 2026 Children’s Justice Attorney Education fellows at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law.

            Overnight closure of Interstate 80 eastbound ramp from I and L streets for repairs

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            • Nebraska Department of Transportation

            An overnight closure of the eastbound Interstate 80 access ramp from I Street and L Street in Omaha will begin May 13 for pavement repairs. Work will occur from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. weather permitting.

            Work set to begin May 26 on N-61 south of Ogallala

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            • Nebraska Department of Transportation

            Construction on Nebraska Highway 61 south of Ogallala will begin May 26, including pavement repairs and asphalt overlay, with a 12-foot width restriction in place. The project aims to improve road reliability and maintain safe travel, and completion is expected by September 2026.

            Burlington Northern Santa Fe to repair railroad crossing on US-136 near Tecumseh

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            • Nebraska Department of Transportation

            Railroad crossing repairs on U.S. Highway 136 near Tecumseh will begin May 19 and last one day. Drivers should expect road closures and detours around the work zone.

            Railroad crossing repair to begin May 19 on Highway 105 near Humboldt

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            • Nebraska Department of Transportation

            Repairs to a railroad crossing on Nebraska Highway 105 near Humboldt will begin May 19 and last two days, with detours and possible delays expected.

            Nebraska Department of Transportation seeks public input on revised transportation plan

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            • Nebraska Department of Transportation

            The Nebraska Department of Transportation is accepting public feedback on an amendment to its four-year transportation plan, which lists federally funded and major regional projects. Comments are due by May 18, 2026.

            Nebraska celebrates first household connected through BEAD high-speed internet program

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            • Nebraska Department of Transportation

            Nebraska marks a milestone with its first household connected to high-speed internet through the federal BEAD program, aiming to expand broadband access statewide. The connection, completed by Vistabeam near Ogallala, highlights efforts to boost economic growth and public safety.

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            Cahoon elected to National Academy of Sciences honor

            Cahoon elected to National Academy of Sciences honor

            • news.unl.edu

            Edgar Cahoon, a plant lipid biotechnology expert at UNL, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, recognizing his influential research and mentorship.

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            Miles of influence: The George N. Hoellen IV memorial scholarship

            Miles of influence: The George N. Hoellen IV memorial scholarship

            • southeast.edu

            The George N. Hoellen IV Memorial Scholarship supports Southeast Community College automotive students, honoring his 37-year career at T.O. Haas Tire and Auto.

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