MPCC/Clarkson College sign nursing, physical therapist assistant agreements

MPCC/Clarkson College sign nursing, physical therapist assistant agreements

New articulation agreements between Mid-Plains Community College and Clarkson College will provide a clear pathway for students either pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing or planning to become a physical therapist assistant. The partnership will begin in the fall of 2024. “This partnership has a special meaning for me because…
High School Baseball Scores 4-3-24

High School Baseball Scores 4-3-24

Wednesday (04/03/2024) Blair 9, Omaha North 3Kearney 9, Lincoln Northeast 2Omaha Westview 11, Omaha South 1Papillion-LaVista 12, Elkhorn South 2Papillion-LaVista South 11, Creighton Preparatory School 8
Halloran reprimanded for reading sexually explicit passages during floor debate

Halloran reprimanded for reading sexually explicit passages during floor debate

Lincoln, Neb. -- Neb. lawmakers have voted to "reprimand" Sen. Steve Halloran over allegations that he sexually harassed certain senators. Sen. Ray Aguilar, chairman of the executive board, addressed lawmakers Wednesday morning about the board's decision. The letter of reprimand was read into the Legislature's permanent record by Clerk of…
UNK spring game tailgate supports KPD sports program

UNK spring game tailgate supports KPD sports program

The Operation NETS program strengthens relationships between Kearney Police officers and local residents, using sports as a catalyst. (KPD) KEARNEY – Sports bring people together. They allow complete strangers to connect through a common interest and build bonds within a community. Operation NETS, an acronym for Neighborhood Engagement Through Sports,…
Haynes to undergo competency evaluation

Haynes to undergo competency evaluation

Some developments this past week in the case of Draven Haynes of Cozad. On Monday the 23-year-old pled not guilty to charges in Dawson County District Court involving the death of his infant son. Haynes is charged with Committing Child Abuse Intentionally Resulting in Death and Intentional Child Abuse Resulting…
PSC STATEMENT ON SURRENDER OF GRAIN WAREHOUSE LICENSE GW-340

PSC STATEMENT ON SURRENDER OF GRAIN WAREHOUSE LICENSE GW-340

                        Lincoln, April 3, 2024- Statement from Commission Chair Dan Watermeier on the surrendering of Grain Warehouse License GW-340. “The PSC Grain Department has worked closely with Union Grain Company (GW-340),regarding its grain warehouse license,” said Commission Chair Dan Watermeier. “With Union Grain voluntarily surrendering its license, the Commission will…
MLT grads to be recognized with pinning ceremony

MLT grads to be recognized with pinning ceremony

Mid-Plains Community College will recognize its Medical Laboratory Technician graduates with a pinning ceremony May 10. The ceremony is free and open to the public. It will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Room 213 of the Health and Science Center on the college’s South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd.,…
Nebraska farm income projected to fall in 2024

Nebraska farm income projected to fall in 2024

Nebraska’s net farm income is projected to fall to $6 billion in 2024 and average $6.3 billion per year across the next decade, according to a new report from the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri, produced in conjunction with the Center for…
Gov. Pillen urges Senators to pass LB 764

Gov. Pillen urges Senators to pass LB 764

Governor Jim Pillen issued a statement late Tuesday afternoon calling Senators to support LB 764, introduced by Senator Loren Lippincott. The bill proposes the reinstatement of the winner-take-all system for electing presidential and vice-presidential candidates, awarding all electoral votes to candidates receiving the highest number of votes in the state.…