GRETNA, Neb. (KMTV) — A new health center is coming to Gretna Landing. The 125,000-square-foot facility will join several other developments. Developers say it’s a project that will meet the needs of the growing community.

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Nebraska Medicine says the center will open with primary and specialty care, as well as urgent care, sports medicine and more. It will be large enough to add new services as this part of the city grows.

With the growth of youth sports facilities here, Kevin Garvin, chairman and professor of orthopedic surgery at Nebraska Medicine, says this complex brings needed care and convenience.

“For the Gretna people to not have to drive down to 42nd and Dewey, where the medical center is, we now can come out here and provide a service in their backyard, or front yard if you will,” Garvin said.

It will be the focal point of a new Noddle Company development at Gretna Landing, near 192nd and Highway 370.

You’ll start to see work in the next 30 days, with a groundbreaking around Labor Day, and it will open to patients in the second half of 2027.

Janae Edmondson was a standout high school athlete with big dreams until a tragic crash changed everything. Now, she and her family are speaking out about their journey.

Inside the Edmondson home, you’ll find a lot of love — a family bond that’s always been strong and has only deepened through unimaginable tragedy.

“We spend a lot of time together. Probably too much for her with Mom and Dad,” Francine Edmondson said.

Their lives changed forever in 2023 during a trip to St. Louis for Janae’s volleyball tournament.

“It will never leave. Something you can’t unsee,” Francine said.

They were walking downtown, headed back to their hotel, when disaster struck.

“The car snatching Janae out of my hand and pinning her against a parked car. Hearing the screams that she can’t feel her legs. Looking down to see they were completely severed,” James Edmondson said.

James’s quick thinking and military background helped save his daughter’s life, though he still struggles with the moment.

Janae was crushed from the waist down. More than 30 surgeries later, and after finishing physical therapy, she is in remarkably good spirits.

“I don’t think too much ahead or dwell on the past or anything like that. I go day by day,” Janae said.

Now 20 years old, she’s coaching volleyball and attending Middle Tennessee State University.

“I coach at MIDTN, my old club that I played at, and we’re coaching 13,” Janae said.

The man who changed her life, Daniel Riley, was sentenced to nearly 19 years in prison. He was out on bond and wearing a GPS monitor with dozens of violations — and shouldn’t have been behind the wheel.

After two years, the Edmondsons settled with the city of St. Louis for $450,000.

Janae’s medical costs are in the millions, but Missouri law caps civil damages at just over $517,000 — no matter what a jury might award.

“The people cared, not the city. [The city] didn’t care or have enough compassion to say, ‘You know what? We’ve changed her life. What should we do?’” Francine said.

When things became overwhelming, they leaned on faith.

Through it all, Janae’s parents say they couldn’t be prouder of their daughter.

“She could’ve withdrawn and went into a shell,” James said.

But that’s not who she is.

“If I didn’t have the mindset that I still have, I’d be not where I am — with my ability to walk and all that,” Janae said.

“Lean on God. He’s going to get you through it,” she added.

The Edmondsons are deeply grateful for the support they’ve received from the Middle Tennessee community and beyond. They say this journey would’ve been nearly impossible without it.

Now, Janae is giving back — helping with MTSU’s volleyball camp this summer, where student-athletes from across the country will be attending. She’s also getting more comfortable with her prosthetics.

This story was reported on-air by Aaron Cantrell and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.

Longtime breakfast tradition continues for friends who met through Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship

This is a beautiful story of chosen family, proving a father figure doesn’t have to have biology in common to make a difference in a child’s life. The story of De’Andre and Alex will remind you that our relationships help determine the course of our lives. And that being supportive of someone – through a meal, a shared experience or even swim lessons can make all the difference.

– Rebecca Schleicher

The city of Santa Clarita has announced the launch of Kaizen, a new online recreation registration system designed to make it easier for residents to register for classes, programs and events.

Kaizen offers a fresh, user-friendly interface with intuitive navigation and enhanced features to streamline the registration experience, whether at home or on the go. This system represents a major step forward in how residents interact with city recreation services.

Top new features of the Kaizen platform include:

A simplified registration experience.

Mobile-friendly access.

Digital membership cards.

Calendar syncing with class schedules.

Digital wallet payment options for quick, secure checkouts.

Residents can begin exploring Kaizen today by visiting SantaClarita.gov/Seasons and clicking on the Kaizen logo.

Creating a new user account is fast and easy, and city staff are ready to assist.

While the city prepares for a full transition, summer 2025 programs will continue to be available through the current registration system. Beginning Tuesday, July 1, all fall 2025 classes and programs will be available through the new Kaizen platform.

Certain youth programs, such as sports leagues and Primetime Preschool, will require participants’ birth certificates for registration. Residents are encouraged to upload these documents to their new accounts ahead of time.

Key Fall 2025 Registration Dates:

Youth Sports Fall Leagues – Tuesday, July 8 at 10 a.m.

Afterschool Programs at the Community Centers – Tuesday, July 15 at 10 a.m.

All Fall Classes – Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m.

All residents must create a Kaizen account prior to registering for any fall programs. To save time at checkout, users are encouraged to save a payment method in advance.

Need help getting started? Step-by-step instructions are available at SantaClarita.gov/Seasons, or visit any of the city’s three community centers. City staff are also available to assist by phone at (661) 250-3700.

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The College Baseball Foundation, in collaboration with the College Baseball Hall of Fame, announced Monday (June 23) that former University of Michigan coach and Hall of Honor member Ray Fisher will be inducted as a member of its 2025 class.

The 18th induction class will be honored at the 2026 Night of Champions in Overland Park, Kansas, on Feb. 12.

Fisher took over for Carl Lundgren in 1921 and coached the Wolverines for 38 seasons until 1958, when he retired. He holds the Michigan record for overall wins, with 616 total victories — more than 150 ahead of the next closest coach. Fisher guided Michigan to 15 Big Ten titles, one NCAA berth and one national championship.

His accomplishments culminated in 1953, when he led Michigan to a 21-9 record — just the ninth 20-win season in program history. The Wolverines captured their second straight Big Ten title and defeated Ohio in back-to-back games to win the District title. At the College World Series, U-M beat Stanford, Boston College and Texas on consecutive days before dropping a rematch to the Longhorns, setting up a one-game title showdown. Michigan prevailed 7-5 on June 17, 1953, for its first national title.

Fisher’s 38-season tenure is tied for 32nd all-time in NCAA Division I baseball history. He received multiple honors after retiring, including induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1959 and selection to the second-ever Michigan Hall of Honor class, joining Fielding Yost.

Fisher will become the sixth Wolverine inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame, tying Michigan for fifth all-time with Southern University for most inductees from one school. Casey Close was the most recent Wolverine to join the Hall in 2022. Jim Abbott, Barry Larkin and George Sisler are enshrined for their playing accomplishments, while U-M’s final inductee is Branch Rickey, who recommended Fisher for the Michigan job and coached the Wolverines from 1910-13.