By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Brad Kernick doesn’t need a long list of reasons to give back to his community. His motivation can be boiled down to six words. “It’s the right thing to do.” The longtime Kearney resident was raised with this attitude. “I don’t do anything to try to win an award,” Kernick says. But that doesn’t mean he’s not worthy of receiving one. Kernick was recognized Friday with the Ron and Carol Cope Cornerstone of … [Read more...] about Brad Kernick receives UNK’s Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award
Cruise Nite
UNK partners with Kearney Cab to offer free rides on Cruise Nite
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska Kearney Safe Ride program is partnering with Kearney Cab Co. to offer free rides to students during Cruise Nite. The service is being offered within the Kearney city limits from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday (July 15). Students must present their UNK student ID to use the service. No detours or stops are allowed between the point of pick up and destination. Safe Rides do not run from campus to a residential area, or from one residence … [Read more...] about UNK partners with Kearney Cab to offer free rides on Cruise Nite
UNK partners with Cruise Nite coalition on ‘Be Safe, Be Smart’ Campaign
KEARNEY – A Kearney-area community coalition has developed a proactive campaign aimed to increase “safe and smart” behavior during Kearney’s largest community event, Cruise Nite. Scheduled to take place July 16-20, this community event, with a 27-year history, brings tens of thousands of visitors and Kearney residents to downtown Kearney, all focused on watching classic cars. The coalition is focusing on making Cruise Nite and all its associated activities throughout … [Read more...] about UNK partners with Cruise Nite coalition on ‘Be Safe, Be Smart’ Campaign
