The MIAA honored 138 softball student-athletes with 2026 academic awards, including Scholar-Athlete, Academic Excellence and Academic Honor Roll distinctions.
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- Visit Kearney
Launch from Yanney Park and float down to Kearney Paddle Sports for an evening of boats, stories, fire, and community around 6:30 p.m.
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Gov. Jim Pillen invites Nebraskans to register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit and free Youth Summit in Kearney, set for Sept. 28-29 at Younes Conference Center North.
- University of Nebraska Kearney
The MIAA honored 485 student-athletes with 2026 outdoor track and field academic awards, including Scholar-Athlete, Academic Excellence and Honor Roll recognition.
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Scottsbluff earns renewed Economic Development Certified Community status, leveraging LB840 funds and grants to support retailers, childcare and local employers.
- University of Nebraska Kearney
The MIAA honored 54 women’s golfers with 2025-26 academic awards, including Scholar-Athlete and Academic Excellence distinctions and the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
- University of Nebraska Kearney
The MIAA recognized 40 women’s tennis student-athletes with 2026 academic awards, including Scholar-Athletes, Academic Excellence honorees and Honor Roll members.
Gov. Jim Pillen invites Nebraskans to register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit and free Youth Summit in Kearney, set for Sept. 28-29 at Younes Conference Center North.
Scottsbluff earns renewed Economic Development Certified Community status, leveraging LB840 funds and grants to support retailers, childcare and local employers.
Youth homelessness is often hidden, involving couch surfing and unstable housing. The Salvation Army offers tailored shelter, support, and resources for unhoused youth.
Adam and Alexa Sparks built Nebraska-based Short Answer, an ed-tech platform that helps K-12 students practice writing, get feedback, and use AI more thoughtfully.
Seven tornadoes struck Grand Island, Nebraska, on June 3, 1980, killing five people, injuring about 200, and causing over $200 million in damage.
Sarpy County Reentry Court honored three graduates on May 6, 2026, marking completion of intensive treatment, supervision, and accountability to support rehabilitation.
Trails & Rails Museum hosts the grand opening of its Textile Tales exhibit hall May 15 from 1–4 p.m., featuring the rotating exhibit Threads of Liberty.
The Grand Island Hometown Heroes Committee will hold its annual banner Reveal Ceremony May 14 at Grand Island Senior High, honoring local veterans and service members.
The MIAA honored 138 softball student-athletes with 2026 academic awards, including Scholar-Athlete, Academic Excellence and Academic Honor Roll distinctions.
The MIAA honored 485 student-athletes with 2026 outdoor track and field academic awards, including Scholar-Athlete, Academic Excellence and Honor Roll recognition.
The MIAA honored 54 women’s golfers with 2025-26 academic awards, including Scholar-Athlete and Academic Excellence distinctions and the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
The MIAA recognized 40 women’s tennis student-athletes with 2026 academic awards, including Scholar-Athletes, Academic Excellence honorees and Honor Roll members.
MIAA announced academic honors for the 2026 MIAA/GAC men’s tennis season, recognizing 56 student-athletes with Scholar-Athlete, Excellence and Honor Roll awards.
Nebraska-Kearney scored a program-record 533.75 points to place 18th in the 2025-26 Division II Learfield Directors' Cup, ranking fourth among MIAA schools.
Join the 14 Blue volleyball fundraiser at The Cellar Sports Bar in Kearney on Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. to support the team’s trip to Nationals.
Rylan Basart and Kassidy Stuckey earned first-team All-American honors for Nebraska-Kearney at the 2026 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships in Emporia, Kansas.
Launch from Yanney Park and float down to Kearney Paddle Sports for an evening of boats, stories, fire, and community around 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate pollinators and Nebraska native plants with free family-friendly activities, a butterfly release, speakers, and food at Steinbring Landscaping and Rowe Sanctuary.
Join the free 8th Annual Fishing with First Responders on Sunday, June 7, 2026, 1–5 p.m. at the Nebraska Firefighter Museum with prizes, food and activities.
Explore Kearney’s G.W. Frank Museum of History & Culture on UNK’s campus with a guided tour, time to view exhibits, and notes on ADA access and partners.
Enjoy $2 off your first glass and $10 off a bottle during Love Island watch parties every Monday and Tuesday through mid-July, with wine and small eats available.
Join the free "Backyard Farmer" live recording and Q&A at Yanney Heritage Park in Kearney on June 16, featuring family garden activities and expert panels.
Enjoy $2 off your first glass and $10 off a bottle during the Love Island live premiere, with watch parties every Monday and Tuesday through mid-July.
Explore six French wines with a guided tasting, charcuterie spread and wine education class on Saturday, June 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. for $65 per person plus tax.