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Mrs. Nebraska joins Governor Pillen in signing ‘Reading Day’ Proclamation

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March 12, 2024

Mrs. Nebraska joins Governor Pillen in signing ‘Reading Day’ Proclamation

LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) – At the State Capitol, Mrs. Nebraska teamed up alongside Governor Jim Pillen to encourage reading in Nebraska’s youth.

Alissa Harrington has been visiting schools across the state, reading to young kids as part of her platform to promote youth literacy, and her “Readers Today, Leaders Tomorrow” program.

Harrington recounted her early years as a catalyst to help inspire kids to enjoy reading.

“Youth literacy holds a special place in my heart. I was a child who struggled with a reading disability. In fact, I still struggle with one today. It’s funny, my younger self would probably be shocked and in disbelief that I’m standing before you today as I was one who was scared and fearful of reading before others,” she said.

Harrington gifts each child in the classrooms a brand new book, in hopes that they’ll be inspired to keep reading.

“With each visit and with each child I’ve met, one thing has remained the same. I witnessed an excitement and a hunger for reading. It’s my hope that moving forward on Read Across Nebraska Day, that schools and libraries, as well as childcare facilities, and parents as well. will continue to encourage that hunger and desire for reading, and to help foster a positive relationship with the words on the page for generations of Nebraska children to come.”

Governor Pillen then signed the proclamation, marking March 4 as “Read Across Nebraska Day”.

“And whereas the words of Dr. Seuss, the more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go,” Gov. Pillen said. “Now therefore be I, Jim Pillen, Governor of the great state of Nebraska, do hereby proclaim the fourth day of March 2024 as Read Across Nebraska Day, and I do hereby urge all citizens to take due notice.”

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Huskers/OSU game three canceled

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March 1, 2026

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The third matchup this weekend between No. 9 Nebraska and No. 21 Oklahoma State was canceled Sunday due to expected bad weather in the Stillwater, Okla., area. The Cowgirls won the first matchup Thursday, 2-1 in 11 innings, while the Cornhuskers won Saturday, 4-3. The game will not be made up.

Nebraska now prepares for its home opener Thursday at Bowlin Stadium as the Huskers take on South Dakota State in a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

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March 1, 2026

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

MINDEN, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Kearney County Sheriff’s Office and Kearney County Attorney’s Office, is investigating an attempted murder/suicide in rural Kearney County.

The Kearney County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene Saturday afternoon.

According to NSP, three children and a woman had gunshot wounds, with the woman found dead.

The three children were transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney and treated for their injuries. Two of the children have since been transported to Children’s Hospital in Omaha.

NSP said all three children are expected to survive. The children are all under the age of 12.

This investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

According to NSP, names are not being released at this time to protect the identities of the victims.

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

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February 28, 2026

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

Ten UNK students will perform with other outstanding instrumentalists from across the state as part of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band. Front row, from left: Olivia Kohmetscher, Kaia Johnson, Douglas Davidchik, Micah Feddersen and Avery Reitz. Back row, from left: Evan Porter, Ike Smith, Kaitlyn Obrecht, Cameron Grafel and Chloe Harms. (Courtesy UNK, Click to enlarge)

KEARNEY, Neb – Ten students will represent the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band.

They’ll perform 11:30 a.m. March 7 in Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as part of the 65th annual Nebraska State Bandmasters Association convention. The concert is free and open to the public.

The Nebraska Intercollegiate Band includes outstanding instrumentalists from colleges and universities across the state. Students selected for the honor spend time rehearsing together in Lincoln before performing for the public. This year’s ensemble is led by guest conductor Donald McKinney, director of bands at Indiana University.

“Rehearsing and performing in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band will be an excellent opportunity for experiential learning,” said professor Duane Bierman, director of bands at UNK. “Not only will these students get a great musical experience but they will also get a chance to expand their network and grow their interpersonal skills.”

Students representing UNK include:
Broken Bow – Cameron Grafel, horn
Columbus – Douglas Davidchik, clarinet
Elm Creek – Chloe Harms, euphonium
Grand Island – Olivia Kohmetscher, tenor saxophone
Kearney – Ike Smith, trumpet
Kearney – Micah Feddersen, trumpet
Kearney – Avery Reitz, string bass and tuba
La Vista – Kaitlyn Obrecht, piano
Minden – Evan Porter, percussion
Ravenna – Kaia Johnson, flute