By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Work is scheduled to begin Monday (May 20) on a three-month project that will enhance the east side of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus and create a more welcoming entrance for students, staff and visitors. Phase 2 of the “east gateway” project, outlined in the 2006-15 campus master plan, includes several changes designed to make the area near Warner Hall more prominent, spacious, accessible and … [Read more...] about Project enhancing UNK’s east entrance begins next week; Decorative columns coming down
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Highway 30 project begins Monday near UNK campus; Warner Hall entrance also in plans
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Construction is scheduled to begin Monday (April 1) on a highway improvement project adjacent to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The Nebraska Department of Transportation is reconfiguring U.S. Highway 30 from Sixth to 13th avenues, along the south edge of the UNK campus, to make the road safer and easier to navigate. The $2 million project, awarded to Paulsen Inc. of Cozad, includes a redesign of the … [Read more...] about Highway 30 project begins Monday near UNK campus; Warner Hall entrance also in plans
New buildings, facility improvements taking shape at UNK
KEARNEY – Construction fence and heavy equipment continues to be a common sight on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus as work progresses on several major projects. The improvements, highlighted by the new STEM building and LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center, represent a significant investment in UNK and the state of Nebraska. Here’s a look at what’s happening on campus right now: STEM building The 90,000-square-foot facility located … [Read more...] about New buildings, facility improvements taking shape at UNK
Luke & Jake’s Bar-B-Q purchase part of east entrance project planned at UNK
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 … [Read more...] about Luke & Jake’s Bar-B-Q purchase part of east entrance project planned at UNK
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 … [Read more...] about UNK celebrates Warner Hall naming with sign unveil
