Kearney restaurant closing after 23 years By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The timing is right for Ty Strawhecker to leave the barbecue business. The owner of Luke & Jake’s Bar-B-Q is closing his restaurant and catering business July 31, ending a 23-year run in Kearney. “It will be a pretty big shocker for a lot of people,” Strawhecker said of the decision, which he shared Sunday with employees. “An opportunity arose and we decided to act on it.” Strawhecker, who … [Read more...]
UNK celebrates Warner Hall naming with sign unveil
KEARNEY - Chancellor Doug Kristensen led a celebration of Jerome and Charles J. Warner Hall and sign-unveiling ceremony Thursday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The community event recognized the former Nebraska political leaders and advocates for Kearney Normal School, Kearney State College, and later, UNK. Formerly known as Founders Hall, the building’s name honors the father and son who were instrumental in the university’s history. The name was approved by the University of … [Read more...]
UNK to unveil Warner Hall at Thursday afternoon ceremony
When: 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26 Where: Green space west of Warner Hall (formerly Founders Hall) KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney’s “newest” building will be officially presented at a community event Thursday (Oct. 26) with a celebration of Jerome and Charles J. Warner Hall. A brief sign-unveiling ceremony at 2:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Formerly known as Founders Hall, the building’s name honors the father and son who were instrumental in the university’s … [Read more...]
UNK naming recognizes contributions of Warner family
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Founders Hall now will bear the name of two prominent Nebraska state senators – father and son – who played a significant role in the institution’s history. The name “Jerome and Charles J. Warner Hall,” was approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents at its meeting today, and the transition from Founders Hall to Warner Hall begins immediately. “By naming Founder’s Hall the Jerome and Charles J. Warner Hall, UNK and the Board … [Read more...]
