KEARNEY, Neb. (KLKN) — Today, nearly 500 Nebraskans are gathering for the ninth annual Thriving Children, Families and Communities Conference. This includes parents, child care providers, employers, educators, nonprofit leaders, policymakers and community leaders. The conference focuses on educati ng, collaborating and problem-solving early childhood challenges like child care. Last year, the conference brought in leaders from across Nebraska and 12... ...read more read less