Janell Helton

Nebraska

Multimedia Journalist at KHGI-TV (Kearney, NE)

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Nebraska school starts 'Pirates Providing Hope' for students with rare diseases

Feb 5, 2024 | foxnebraska.com | Janell Helton

ELWOOD, Neb. — A local public school has come together to support students suffering from rare diseases, ensuring they no longer suffer in silence. Realizing there were four students at Elwood Public Schools with some of the rarest diseases in the world pre-school teachers Jami Garey and Ronna Banzhaf decided to create an initiative called Pirates Providing Hope.
Nebraska school starts 'Pirates Providing Hope' for students with rare diseases

Feb 5, 2024 | nebraska.tv | Janell Helton

A local public school has come together to support students suffering from rare diseases, ensuring they no longer suffer in silence. Realizing there were four students at Elwood Public Schools with some of the rarest diseases in the world pre-school teachers Jami Garey and Ronna Banzhaf decided to create an initiative called Pirates Providing Hope.
Young farmers assemble in Kearney to tackle inflation and improve farming techniques

Feb 5, 2024 | nebraska.tv | Janell Helton

Young farmers from all over traveled to Kearney to discuss the challenges they are facing due to inflation and to share new and upcoming farming techniques. Hundreds showed up to the Farmer Bureau of Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference to also listen to issues from mental health to tax bills. The Farmer Bureau of Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference was a two-day event that started with tours of different agriculture facilities and concluded with several keynote speakers.
Kearney's Lodge Restaurant forced to relocate after 50 years

Jan 29, 2024 | nebraska.tv | Janell Helton

To be clear - we are not closed or planning to close! Lodge Family We had been waiting to make an announcement until we could share more information, but the Kearney Hub made recent events public. ... For the last 10 years, Robert, Tobin and I are proud to have been able to continue the tradition of owning Kearney’s oldest family-owned full-service restaurant. We have genuinely enjoyed hosting each of you and your families in our dining room.
Kearney's Lodge Restaurant forced to relocate after 50 years

Jan 29, 2024 | foxnebraska.com | Janell Helton

KEARNEY, Neb. — After remaining in the same location for over 50 years, a local restaurant in Kearney is being forced to move. The Lodge Restaurant is a staple in the community and has remained on the 1400 block of 2nd Avenue since 1970. This restaurant that has served as the longest continuously operated, complete full-service family restaurant in Kearney is now being forced to move.
University of Nebraska Lincoln excels in student-athlete academics

Jan 29, 2024 | nebraska.tv | Janell Helton

Universities all over the country are making sure that their student-athletes are putting the student part first. Athletes are often only considered for their skills on the field, but the University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL) loves to showcase what their athletes can do off the field. Dennis Leblanc, Academic Athletic Director at UNL proudly talks about their academic excellence, leading the nation in some of its most prestigious awards.
University of Nebraska Lincoln excels in student-athlete academics

Jan 29, 2024 | foxnebraska.com | Janell Helton

LINCOLN, Neb. — Universities all over the country are making sure that their student-athletes are putting the student part first. Athletes are often only considered for their skills on the field, but the University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL) loves to showcase what their athletes can do off the field. Dennis Leblanc, Academic Athletic Director at UNL proudly talks about their academic excellence, leading the nation in some of its most prestigious awards.
Kearney RV and Boat show stirs early outdoor excitement

Jan 29, 2024 | foxnebraska.com | Janell Helton

KEARNEY, Neb. — With Spring just around the corner, people are gearing up for the warmer weather. The Kearney RV and Boat Show took place this past weekend, January 26 through January 28. I was told that the time to get great deals for your outdoor fun is now. People from all over the state, came out to the RV and Boat Show at the Kearney Buffalo County Fairgrounds, to get a jump start on finding the best deals for their latest outdoor adventure.
Kearney RV and Boat show stirs early outdoor excitement

Jan 29, 2024 | nebraska.tv | Janell Helton

With Spring just around the corner, people are gearing up for the warmer weather. The Kearney RV and Boat Show took place this past weekend, January 26 through January 28. I was told that the time to get great deals for your outdoor fun is now. People from all over the state, came out to the RV and Boat Show at the Kearney Buffalo County Fairgrounds, to get a jump start on finding the best deals for their latest outdoor adventure.
Local kids reflect on 2023 highlights and share their excitement for 2024's adventures

Jan 11, 2024 | foxnebraska.com | Janell Helton

KEARNEY, Neb. — As this year comes to a close, now is the perfect time to reflect on some of the good moments we’ve had. Local kids were excited to share their most exciting moments from 2023 and what they are looking forward to next year. A local 8th grader, Jordan Wideman, was eager to share what he loved most about 2023. My big highlight for the year was going to this big conference in Kansas City it’s called Bold, it was really fun with my church.