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1 week ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. - High school athletes are teeing off in Central Nebraska with the start of a multi-day state tournament. The top boys golfers from across Nebraska are competing in Kearney this week to determine who’s the best in Class A. The Kearney Country Club is hosting the the NSAA Class A Boys Golf championship this year with officials saying the course requires a slower pace than usual, and that golfers will have to put extra thought into every shot.
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1 week ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, NEB. - Community members across Central Nebraska came together Wednesday for a united conversation about the needs and future opportunities for youth in the surrounding areas. The event was hosted by the Buffalo County Community Partners and it gave both local youth and adults the chance to connect and share experiences. They also highlighted what's working and what still needs more attention as far as youth programming in the area.
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2 weeks ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. - Children in a Central Nebraskan town now have another way to beat the heat during the summer months after the opening of a new splash pad. The Rochelle Lee Morris Splash Pad is now ready for the public following a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event Wednesday evening. The new outdoor aquatic entertainment is located outside the Kearney Family YMCA, and will serve the entire Kearney community thanks to a partnership with the city.
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2 weeks ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. - Athletes, police and community members in Central Nebraska are coming together to support local athletes with disabilities. The City of Kearney took part in Monday's annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, which is part of a statewide series of events supporting athletes with disabilities. Torch Run participants carried the Flame of Hope from the Younes Conference Center to the new Kearney SportsPlex along Talmadge Street.
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3 weeks ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. - Jack Hoffman captured the hearts of people across the nation during his battle with brain cancer, and on Friday he was posthumously honored with a degree at graduation day in celebration of his legacy. Brianna Hoffman, pharmacist and co-founder of the Team Jack Foundation, delivered the commencement address to the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Class of 2025, before accepting Jack's special honor by the university.
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3 weeks ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. - A Central Nebraska city is recognizing National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day during a ceremony that honors officers who sacrifice their safety in order to keep communities safe. Community members gathered Monday evening outside the City of Kearney and Buffalo County Law Enforcement Center for a ceremony honoring law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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1 month ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. - A High School in Central Nebraska is unveiling a milestone project that highlights a unique school program that's been around for half a century. Kearney High School is putting the finishing touches on the 50th house the school has built as a part of its ongoing construction technology program. The house, located in northwest Kearney, features five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a three-car garage and just under 1,800 square feet.
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1 month ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. - Students, faculty, staff and community members alike are all getting the opportunity to meet the priority chancellor candidate for a University in Central Nebraska. Dr. Neal Schnoor is visiting the University of Nebraska at Kearney this week in an effort to meet members of the school and community to get a better idea of what the university's needs are. The prospective chancellor held five open forums on Wednesday to introduce himself and answer questions from different groups.
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1 month ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. - A Central Nebraska school is rolling into summer with a special celebration. With the sun shining and excitement in the air, students at Park Elementary in Kearney arrived to school Wednesday morning on bikes, scooters or anything with wheels as a part of both National Bike Day and Roll to School Day. Young students were greeted with smiles and high-fives from the UNK wrestling team, local police officers, and teachers.
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1 month ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
HASTINGS, Neb. - A new head coach in Central Nebraska has high expectations this coming season for his new team. Victor Rojas, the new head coach of the Hastings College baseball program recently joined the Doug and Daddy show to explain more about his decision. Rojas is most known for his voice in Major League Baseball broadcasts, but more recently he was an assistant coach at Ottawa University in Arizona where he discovered that coaching was more rewarding that he could have ever imagined.
