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Students will cast their vote for President
They may not be old enough to vote, but 34,000 Nebraska students from more than 217 schools will be casting their ballot in the next few weeks. They're voting for president. While these students' voices... Read More » 
Students explore value of physical education
A student produced piece about the importance of physical activity was put together by Lawrence Nelson high school. View the video for the full feature. ... Read More » 
Teen suicide and prevention
A student produced piece from Silver Lake High School brought to by the South Heartland District Health Department about something we wish our kids didn't know about, but that's unfortunately been making... Read More » 
Student Report : Pollution
Public health issues often dominate the headlines, but how many of us really pay attention. Under the auspices of the South Heartland District Health Department, we have the first in a series of area student-produced... Read More » 
Grand Island 4th grader expresses city concern
Kids say the darndest things. But sometimes the smartest things. One fourth grader from Shoemaker Elementary in Grand Island wrote a letter to the Editor of the Grand Island Independent expressing his... Read More » 
Grand Island teen excels in field of radio controlled airplanes
Who says a plane can't hover six feet above the ground or fly upside down? Not teenager Brandon Larson of Grand Island. He's spent the past four years breaking down barriers in the field of Radio Controlled... Read More » 
Hastings valedictorians get ready to enter the world
Economic issues, world conflict, environmental problems. What kind of world are new high school graduates entering into? For valedictorians from Hastings High School - a world with a very bright future. We... Read More » 
High school grad foregoes party to help storm victims
Do you know a teenager who would give up a party in their honor to help someone else? After hearing about the tornado victims in Alabama a Harvard High school senior decided they needed more than she. Traysea... Read More » 
Girls on the Run helps empower young women
Are your daughters learning self-respect and healthy living habits? Well, since it came on the scene in Nebraska in 2003, Girls on the Run has grown to 1100 youth who are learning precisely those skills. ... Read More » 
Aurora student draws attention of Blue Man Group
He's an inventor, a musician and drawing the attention of some blue faces. In this week's "Celebrate Youth" News Five's Amy West introduces us to Ben Johnson of Aurora who won $2500 and a trip to see... Read More » 
Hastings students host garage sale to help teacher
A garage sale for a good cause. Fifth graders at Watson Elementary in Hastings donated their time, toys, games, and books this weekend to help one of their teachers. The class of 28 students has a Para-Educator... Read More » 
Students say thank you to Hastings High debate coach
With action packed, crowd cheering, athletic competition, we might not pay quite as close attention to students competing in other fields or the coaches that train them. News Five's Amy West takes a look... Read More » 
Kearney students win big with culinary creationsKearney High School students have a tasty talent that's bringing home the gold. Winning Best in Beef at the 10th annual Nebraska Prostart Competition the team won 100 dollars in Beef. They also walked... Read More » 
Nebraska Ag Youth Council promotes state's number one industry
The Governor's Ag Conference last week attracted leaders in Nebraska's biggest industry from across the state and the ones who will one day take their place. News 5's Amy West introduces us to the Nebraska... Read More » 
Hastings senior turns liquid fire into art
Molding works of art out of a firing liquid. News 5's Amy West introduces us to a young man learning the art of working with glass. He's a senior at Hastings Senior High but spends his spare time at... Read More » 
Kearney student chosen for U.S. Senate Youth Program
It's an extremely competitive merit-based program that takes 104 students from across the nation - two from each state - to meet the most important people in Washington. For the first time a Kearney... Read More » 
Mentors make Big difference in school kids' lives
January is national mentoring month and there are more than 150 Big Brother Big Sister pairs in south central Nebraska. News 5 caught up with some teens that have come full circle in the program. ... Read More » 
Hastings High student goes to the Rose Bowl Parade
It's not everyday you're recruited to be in one of the biggest parades of the year. For Hastings Senior High junior Josh Lindeteigen, it's an honor to march in the 2011 Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade on New... Read More » 
FCCLA students bring Polar Express to life
You could call it a Christmas gift with a mission. Members of the Kearney FCCLA are spending a few evenings a week helping bring a famous and beloved book to life. It's fun, but also educational encouraging... Read More » 
High Schoolers Collect Hundreds of Pounds of Food
Earlier this month we told you about the Hastings High School Drama Club taking part in "Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat." The school's thespian troupe along with Ainsworth High School's collected 832... Read More » |
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