Blackstone bar owner sues state over ‘barber shop’ name dispute

Read the full article on KMTV 3 A Nebraska bar owner has filed a federal lawsuit after the Nebraska Board of Barber Examiners told him that using “barber shop” in his business name is illegal without a barber license. Mike DiGiacomo owns and operates Blackstone Socials and the speakeasy below called The Barber Shop Blackstone. […]
Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials say

Trump is weighing whether to take military action against Tehran as the administration surges military resources to the region, raising concerns that any attack could spiral into a larger conflict in the Middle East.
Lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of censoring history ahead of Black History Month event

President Donald Trump marked the 100th anniversary of Black History Month at the White House on Wednesday, as a new lawsuit accuses his administration of censoring history, including exhibits on slavery, at National Parks.
Proposed reform to Nebraska’s sports arena financing law would reduce governor’s power

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A handful of Nebraskans Wednesday voiced support for, and none opposed, a measure that would diminish Gov. Jim Pillen’s power to stall a state tax incentive aimed at boosting development of sports complexes and arenas. State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner listens to State Sen. Ben Hansen […]
Costco is offering refunds for some restaurant gift cards. Here’s why

Buy a restaurant gift card at Costco recently? You may not be able to use it. Here’s why and how to get a refund.
Facing deadlock from Nebraska governor, pair of bills aim to streamline youth sports complex projects

Youth sports advocates across Nebraska say many projects are stalled as they await action from the governor under a state financing program designed to support sports complexes and arenas.
Smoke in cabin forces JetBlue passengers to evacuate, temporarily shuts down Newark Airport

The FAA issued a ground stop, temporarily halting arrivals, and is investigating the incident.
NSAA Girls’ State Wrestling semifinals features nail-biting matches, emotional outcomes

Wednesday morning featured the NSAA Girls’ State Wrestling semifinals with the championship rounds in the evening.
Team Poland’s pierogi mascot won hearts at the Olympics. Here are some similar plushies we found

One can never have too many stuffies.
Federal judge orders bond hearing for Nebraska DACA recipient, despite ICE resistance

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Nebraska DACA recipient who had been placed in deportation proceedings and denied a bond hearing must be provided that hearing or be released, according to a federal judge’s order. Joel Angel-Becerril is a DACA recipient (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) who has been detained by ICE […]