Nebraska lawmakers advance first of two budget bills with no dent in deficit

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After two days of debate, Nebraska lawmakers advanced the first of two bills to adjust the state budget, though no progress has yet been made officially to fill a $646 million projected deficit. However, during Tuesday’s lunch break, the Appropriations Committee approved a series of spending […]
Council Bluffs Fire Department Chief resigns from role

The Council Bluffs fire department chief submitted his resignation and will be departing from the role, officials announced Tuesday.
Nebraska Medicine unveils renderings for new $99 million health center

Nebraska Medicine plans to expand operations with a new health center in midtown.
GOP lawmaker says he’s leaving the Republican Party and will serve as an independent

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California says he’s dropping his Republican Party affiliation to serve as an independent.
Justice Department official Ed Martin accused of ethics violations for letter to Georgetown dean

The office that enforces the ethics code for attorneys in the nation’s capital has accused Justice Department official Ed Martin of professional misconduct for a threatening letter that he sent to Georgetown Law School’s dean last year.
Trump pushes GOP on ‘SAVE Act’ voting bill, demanding an end to most mail voting

President Donald Trump says he won’t sign any other legislation into law until Congress passes a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill that he says also must end Americans’ ability to vote by mail.
Spring into family-friendly fun at The RiverFront

MECA’s new CEO says he’s exploring additional ways to entertain the community and attract new visitors
Fred Hoiberg named Big Ten coach of the year

Fred Hoiberg is being honored for the Nebraska men’s basketball team’s standout season.
US and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight

Iran’s attacks on regional oil infrastructure and pledges to choke off maritime traffic left markets on edge as the United States promised blistering new strikes.
Oscars performers include trio behind HUNTR/X, Misty Copeland, Josh Groban and Raphael Saadiq

Producers revealed Oscar performances of “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” and “I Lied to You” from Sinners featuring Misty Copeland and Raphael Saadiq.