KEARNEY — Alyssa Fehringer rolled two dice on the tiny table, then paused as the elementary student seated next to her totaled the numbers.

UNK senior Drew Zaruba owns four rental properties in the Kearney area, including a “barndominium” that he purchased in October.

The increases in salary to eligible faculty at both UNO and UNK come as the university system is wrestling with a lower-than-requested increase to its state appropriation.

A photo gallery with obituaries for entertainment and media professionals who died during 2025.