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Nebraska Public Media continues TV broadcasts of concerts

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
LINCOLN — A partnership between Nebraska Public Media and the Omaha Symphony is bringing a new season of televised concerts to viewers across the state.“Omaha Symphony in Concert: Beethoven Symphony No. 6” premieres at 9 p.m. CT, Friday, Oct. 10, on Nebraska Public Media.In the first broadcast of...
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NSP bomb squad, National Guard handle grenades found in Lincoln

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
LINCOLN  — The Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad and members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th EOD unit safely disposed of four grenades found in a home in Lincoln.Tuesday morning, a Lincoln resident found four old hand grenades among the belongings of an elderly family member.
The Clifton Strengths Institute at Nebraska recently welcomed 31 new students into the Clifton Builders Program. The students declare a Clifton Builders Management major or minor and choose one of three tracks: business builder, team builder or community builder.

The Clifton Strengths Institute at Nebraska recently welcomed 31 new students into the Clifton Builders Program. The students declare a Clifton Builders Management major or minor and choose one of three tracks: business builder, team builder or community builder.

31 Clifton Builders prepare to impact businesses, teams, communities

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln selected 31 students for the 10th cohort of the Clifton Builders Program.Housed in the College of Business, the program brings together students with high leadership and entrepreneurial potential to lead high-performing teams.
Students in the JAG program show teacher Tyse Rogers a photo they identified that represents their chosen strength during a discussion in class at Kimball High School. JAG, or Jobs for America’s Graduates, is a class that helps prepare students for life after graduation. Photo by Irene North for the Flatwater Free Press

Students in the JAG program show teacher Tyse Rogers a photo they identified that represents their chosen strength during a discussion in class at Kimball High School. JAG, or Jobs for America’s Graduates, is a class that helps prepare students for life after graduation. Photo by Irene North for the Flatwater Free Press

What's the role of a college degree in Nebraska's Kimball County? Depends on who you ask. 

News Staff
Saturday, September 27, 2025
By Natalia AlamdariFlatwater Free Press This story is a collaboration between Flatwater Free Press and Open Campus. KIMBALL — Growing up on a reservation in Montana, the career path for Tyse Rogers seemed obvious.
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UNK continues strong showing in annual ‘Best Colleges’ rankings

News Staff
Saturday, September 27, 2025
KEARNEY — The University of Nebraska at Kearney is once again recognized among the top universities in the region by U.S. News & World Report, which released its latest “Best Colleges” rankings last week.For the 18th consecutive year, the publication ranked UNK as one of the best public regional...
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Jack Reeg

Reeg makes first appearance in court

News Staff
Friday, September 26, 2025
COLUMBUS — Court documents reveal what led to the death of a Fullerton woman earlier this month.Jack Reeg, 25, of Columbus, made his first court appearance on Thursday. He is charged with second degree murder, terroristic threats and two counts of use of a firearm to commit a felony.

Loup hosting Public Power Week events

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The public is invited to Public Power Week events throughout Loup Power District’s service territory on Oct. 6–10.Public Power Week is held the first week of October every year to help customers understand the benefits of public power.