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The University of Nebraska just unveiled a $600 million plan to transform its iconic Memorial Stadium into a year-round destination that seats 80,000 fans. Best part? Every design decision came from listening to what fans actually wanted.
A high school track star shattered two school records at a single meet, proving that small schools can produce extraordinary talent. Lexie Dinkel's performance earned her athlete of the week honors and inspired her entire community.
Eight hundred fifth graders will splash into hands-on water conservation learning this May, and volunteers can help make it happen. Nebraska's longest-running environmental education festival has taught 33,000 kids since 1985.
A Nebraska hospital is turning scary medical visits into friendly field trips for 700 kindergartners, teaching children what really happens in emergency rooms. The 53-year tradition is creating future healthcare heroes while easing young minds today.
Rural Nebraskans are embracing renewable energy, but only when it stays in community hands. A new poll shows strong support for home solar panels while revealing skepticism about large corporate wind projects.
College students and staff spent a Saturday completing yard work, park maintenance, and community projects across Chadron, Nebraska. Nearly 100 student athletes joined neighbors and faculty to serve 43 locations in need.
A university lab just 3D printed over 100 lifelike rhino fossils so kids can experience the thrill of paleontology. The bones will let young visitors dig up ancient treasures at Nebraska's Morrill Hall starting this June.
A Nebraska hospital is teeing up community support to replace aging ambulances that serve thousands of emergency calls. The charity golf tournament shows how a small community is coming together to keep life-saving services running strong.
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association just awarded $2,000 scholarships to three college students chasing their dreams in radio and television. These future journalists represent the next generation bringing stories to Nebraska communities.
A Nebraska hospital is turning tee time into lifesaving equipment. CHI Health Good Samaritan's charity golf tournament will replace aging ambulances that serve the entire community.
A charity golf tournament in Kearney, Nebraska is helping replace aging emergency ambulances that serve the community. The May 29 event brings golfers together to fund vehicles that respond to 911 calls and standby at local sporting events.
A new chest implant is helping stroke survivors recover faster by "fertilizing" the brain during therapy sessions. Mark Wilson, the first Nebraska patient to receive it, is working toward his dream of golfing again.
Dr. Lissa Woodruff received CHI Health Good Samaritan's Champion of Philanthropy Award for her decades of service and generous giving. Her story shows how one physician's commitment can strengthen an entire community's healthcare.
Two colorful small homes in Omaha are proving that affordable housing doesn't have to mean compromise. At 802 and 618 square feet, these modern homes offer first-time buyers a fresh alternative to overpriced starter homes.
Dr. Lissa Woodruff, a physician leader who has served CHI Health Good Samaritan for nearly three decades, received the hospital's Champion of Philanthropy award for her generous contributions to healthcare and community programs. Her dedication shows how medical professionals can heal communities far beyond the exam room.
Five states just connected their electric grids in a massive expansion that makes renewable energy cheaper and more reliable for millions. The new network lets utilities share wind and solar power across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, and Arizona.
The iconic Chicago ballpark is making history by hosting women's college volleyball for the first time in its 114-year existence. Nebraska, Missouri, Penn State, and Kentucky will face off in a September doubleheader celebrating the explosive growth of women's sports.
Ten Dawson County students just earned scholarships to pursue careers in healthcare, part of a nearly $409K investment in rural Nebraska's medical future. The Norall Scholarship Trust is sending future dentists, nurses, and physical therapists to college with one hope: they'll come back home.
The ninth-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers hammered four home runs to defeat seventh-ranked UCLA 8-4, clinching a dominant series win at home. The Huskers' explosive second inning put the game out of reach and improved their Big Ten record to 8-1. ---
Dale Steele's liver was just three years old when he died at 100, making him the oldest organ donor in US history. His gift saved a life and proved age is no barrier to helping others.
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