UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

The Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved the appointment Thursday

June 18, 2026Updated: June 18, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

H. Dele Davies, MD,University of Nebraska Medical Center

Regional

19th Annual Flatwater Music Festival Returns to Hastings

19th Annual Flatwater Music Festival Returns to Hastings

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

FLOCK camera, drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

FLOCK camera, Drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

State

Sidney City Council to discuss fireworks ahead of Fourth of July

After freeholder petition fails in Gage County, filers plan to tap into legislature to affect property tax change

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Accident occurs outside of Grand Island leaves one dead, two injured

Man sentenced to life in Winner killing, later commuted by Governor Noem, now charged in 14-year-old’s death

Nebraska Attorney General sues city of Lincoln over minimum wage ordinance

Sports

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey