Four Boy Scouts dead, many injured in Little Sioux, Iowa
by Jillian Whitney in News
Four Boy Scouts were killed and 48 others were injured in a tornado that hit a wilderness camp in Little Sioux, Iowa, during a severe storm that crossed the Midwest, including Omaha and Council Bluffs, Wednesday night.
The four boys were identified as Josh Fennen, 13; Sam Thomsen, 13; and Ben Petrzilka, 14, all of Omaha, along with Aaron Eilerts, 14, of Eagle Grove, Iowa.
by Scott Stewart in News
LINCOLN - Friday the Board of Regents voted 7-1 to raise tuition at UNO next year by 6 percent, or $9.25 per credit hour, continuing a four-year trend of stable tuition increases.
The 6 percent includes a 1 percent overall tuition increase required by Legislative Bill 605, the university's deferred maintenance bill.
by Jillian Whitney in News
Over the next few years, the development area next to UNO's Pacific Street campus will take on a whole new feel.
Aksarben Village, the area between Pine Street and West Center Road from Aksarben Drive to 63rd Street, is aiming to become a midtown Old Market for the Omaha community.
by Scott Stewart in News
Creighton students, faculty and staff wanting to grab a quick smoke between classes will have a difficult choice to make starting next month: go without or leave campus.
Starting July 1, Creighton University will go tobacco-free, completely banning tobacco use from all university facilities and property.
by Scott Stewart in News
LINCOLN - The University of Nebraska took a public stand against a petition effort to repeal Legislative Bill 1116, which allows for the Nebraska State Fair to move from the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Lancaster County.
LB 1116 is anticipated to move the State Fair to Grand Island, allowing the current Nebraska State Fairgrounds to be purchased by the university.
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