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After a devastating car crash and coma, Paula Robbins learned to walk and write again—then picked up her needle to create stunning quilts. Her new exhibit transforms trauma into textile art that celebrates survival and resilience.
A rising Nebraska wrestler just pulled off the biggest win of his career, defeating a five-time World and Olympic medalist in Dallas. Ridge Lovett's stunning 13-8 victory shows how American wrestlers are rising to meet the world's best.
Hastings College celebrated its brightest performing arts students with special awards recognizing excellence, leadership, and service. The spring ceremonies honored dozens of students who exemplified artistic achievement and community impact.
Cancer survivors and supporters gathered in Hastings, Nebraska, turning out by the hundreds to fund a program that helps patients feel like themselves during treatment. One survivor said showing up meant more than any donation.
Six Nebraska locations are hosting a free drive-thru breakfast on June 5th to honor cancer survivors and their communities. Everyone is invited to join the celebration, from survivors to caregivers to neighbors.
A Nebraska high school student with a rare genetic disorder is thriving through hands-on plant science, thanks to his school's creative approach and support from local Knights of Columbus. The community group donated hydroponic equipment to help 16-year-old Kellen Vossler continue his passion for growing plants both at school and home.
Over 300 people gathered at Hastings College for the fifth annual Cancer Walk and Butterfly Release, where 150 survivors received purple carnations and released butterflies as symbols of transformation. The event raised funds to help cancer patients access free hair and skin care support during treatment.
A highly trained police dog in Nebraska just helped take more than half a ton of cocaine off the streets during a routine traffic stop. K9 Gable's keen nose turned an ordinary Wednesday morning into a major victory against drug trafficking.
Twenty students pursuing healthcare careers just received scholarships totaling $18,750 from CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation in Nebraska. Since 1989, the program has invested over $367,000 in 512 future healthcare workers.
A University of Nebraska Omaha student turned her three internships into a full-time cybersecurity career, showing how university partnerships create real pathways to success. Hafso Ibrahim graduated in May and starts as Nelnet's newest cyber threat intelligence analyst this summer.
Omaha is inviting neighbors to help maintain city parks through a new volunteer program that trades time for funding. The Pitch In for Playgrounds initiative lets residents clean equipment, pick up litter, and beautify the parks their families use most.
Twenty students from rural Nebraska just received scholarships totaling $18,750 to pursue healthcare careers, bringing a 35-year program's total impact to over half a million dollars. These future nurses, therapists, and medical professionals will return to serve communities that desperately need them.
Eighteen Americans quarantined in Omaha after hantavirus exposure are experiencing Midwest hospitality at its finest. Staff deliver local favorites, educational experiences, and constant support during their 42-day stay.
Eighteen Americans exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship are spending their 42-day quarantine in Omaha, where hospital staff and locals are showering them with Midwest kindness. From local food deliveries to sandhill crane lessons, Nebraska is proving that even isolation doesn't mean being alone.
A Nebraska cattle feedlot is transforming livestock waste into renewable natural gas that can power vehicles and homes. The groundbreaking facility will create jobs, cut emissions, and prove agriculture can lead America's clean energy future.
Dozens of volunteers placed 5,000 flags at veterans' gravesites across two Nebraska cemeteries ahead of Memorial Day. The community also installed 40 new trash receptacles and restored the veterans memorial through donations and grants.
When a deadly hantavirus outbreak hit a cruise ship, passengers flew to Omaha because one hospital spent two decades preparing for exactly this scenario. Nebraska Medicine's specialized team has contained every outbreak without a single staff infection.
When a tornado destroyed four homes in St. Libory, Nebraska, volunteers from across the country showed up to help—and a local coffee shop owner is keeping them caffeinated and fed. The outpouring of support proves communities are strongest when neighbors need them most.
A Nebraska hospital and safety group are making bike helmets affordable for families at just $10, after preventing 250 head injuries in three years. The event pairs safety with summer fun at the local library.
Nashville musician Nordista Freeze is halfway through an ambitious world record attempt to perform concerts in all 50 states in just 30 days. His Nebraska stop on a rainy Monday night drew enthusiastic supporters who prove good music brings people together anywhere.
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