Battling the clock: Nebraska lawmakers hit roadblock debating budget for UNMC biomedical research
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — With just a few days left before Nebraska’s Appropriations Committee is set to finalize state budget adjustments for floor debate, lawmakers hit an impasse while debating biomedical research funding for the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Gov. Jim Pillen initially proposed cutting all funding slated for […]
Suspect and 4 others are dead after stabbing near Tacoma, Washington, authorities say
Authorities say a man fatally stabbed four people before being shot by a sheriff’s deputy outside a home northwest of Tacoma, Washington, on Tuesday
Driver describes moments his vehicle was trapped in sinkhole
One of the drivers whose vehicle was trapped in a sinkhole in Omaha described the intense moments of how it happened.
Nebraska farmers look to cut costs as tariffs squeeze profits
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: I spoke with farmers at the Farmer2Farmer Conference in Omaha about how they are adapting to rising input costs and what changes they hope to see in future legislation. Clark McPheeters, a bio engineer and lifelong Nebraska farmer, said fertilizer prices have climbed significantly in recent […]
Senator says independent state tourism agency is not working and ‘mis-messages’
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A legislative proposal to prevent “marketing malpractice” in pitching Nebraska tourism ran into opposition Tuesday from those involved in hosting visitors to the state. Under a bill introduced by State Sen. Brian Hardin of Gering, the Nebraska Tourism Commission would no longer be an independent agency […]
You can officially book a stay at the cottage from ‘Heated Rivalry’
Starting March 3, Airbnb will listed the iconic Canadian cottage from “Heated Rivalry.” Here’s how to book a stay.
Omaha streetcar construction prompts demands from new group of businesses
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Downtown Omaha business owners say streetcar construction along Farnam and Harney is driving away customers and costing them revenue — and now dozens of businesses are banding together to demand action from the city. The Streetcar Impact Alliance, a newly formed group, sent its […]