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Nebraska deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Jan. 28

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 14, 2023

Nebraska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 28, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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137 people age 85 and older in Nebraska are estimated to have died during week ending January 28

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 14, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 137 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending January 28.

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CDC estimates 68 people in 75-84 age group in Nebraska died during week ending January 28

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 68 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 28.

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Nebraska deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Jan. 28

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 12, 2023

Nebraska's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 28, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC predicts 61 people in 65-74 age group in Nebraska died during week ending January 28

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 12, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 61 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending January 28.

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Week of January 28: 49 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 11, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 49 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending January 28.

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Tomes: Bethlehem House is 'place of empowerment and hope for women who are in a crisis pregnancy and want to choose life'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 10, 2023

Gina Tomes, family life director at Bethlehem House, hopes to provide a safe space and a "place of empowerment and hope" for the women who come there for help.

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Annual Japanese Festival scheduled for Feb. 11 at UNK

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2023

Sure, it’s still winter.

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UNK students, Special Olympics athletes team up through new unified sports program

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2023

UNK Unified Intramurals is a new partnership with Special Olympics Nebraska that brings college students and individuals with intellectual disabilities together through sports. (Photos by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

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Governor Pillen Appoints Lancaster County Election Commissioner

By Press release submission | Feb 9, 2023

Governor Pillen Appoints Lancaster County Election Commissioner LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen appointed Todd Wiltgen as the Lancaster County Election Commissioner, effective February 13, 2023. Wiltgen replaces former election commissioner Dave Shively, who retired on January 20.

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More than 6,900 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year.

By Press release su​​​​​bmission | Feb 9, 2023

Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.

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Husker research delves into breast milk consumption, brain development

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2023

Research has revealed that breastmilk consumption can help promote healthy brain development in infants, but not all infants are able to receive breastmilk due to a number of factors.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute awards NWU $529,500 grant to increase STEM inclusivity

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2023

Nebraska Wesleyan University was recently awarded a $529,500 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI).

New Date set for Men's Wrestling versus Mesa

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2023

The Chadron State Men's Wrestling team will be wrestling Colorado Mesa February 11th in the Nelson Physical Activity Center at 11 a.m.

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Speaker Mathias Mulumba to Address Work in Uganda Published Monday, January 30th, 2023

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2023

Mulumba's nonprofit, Father to the Fatherless, aims to make a difference in the lives of orphans, widows, and single mothers.

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Acclaimed Journalist Norman Parish to Speak at Peru State College BY KELCIE KEELING | JAN 30, 2023

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2023

Acclaimed journalist and alumnus Norman Parish III will speak at Peru State College on Thursday, February 16, in celebration of Black History Month. His presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Room 114 of the T.J. Majors building.

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Men's Basketball Hosts Villanova in 2022 BIG EAST Tourney Rematch

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2023

Red-hot Creighton (14-8, 8-3 BIG EAST) hosts Villanova (10-12, 4-7 BIG EAST) on Saturday, Feb. 4 in a rematch of the 2022 BIG EAST Tournament title game that was played at Madison Square Garden.

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Peru State National Alumni Association 13th Annual Chili Feed

By Press release submission | Feb 3, 2023

There was be plenty of activities taking place on Saturday, January 28, in the Al Wheeler Activity Center (AWAC), with the Peru State National Alumni (NAA) Chili Feed being the highlight of the day.

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Huskers Secure Manning’s 300th Career Victory

By Press release submission | Feb 3, 2023

Behind seven wins and three bonus point victories, the Nebraska wrestling team defeated Wisconsin, 24-11, in front of 2,209 fans on Sunday afternoon at the Devaney Center.

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Chancellor search listening sessions begin Feb. 7

By Press release submission | Feb 2, 2023

A series of listening sessions in February will allow for public input on the search for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s next chancellor.