U.S. Labor Department announces $1.67M training grant to laid off Tyson workers
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska has been awarded a $1.67 million federal grant to boost employment and training services for people impacted by the closure of the Tyson Foods plant in Lexington, the U.S. Department of Labor announced. A news release Thursday from the federal agency called the Tyson plant’s […]
Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says
An official in Lebanon says a man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in his native country in an Israeli airstrike last week
Georgia prosecutor drops charges against teens after prank-gone-wrong leads to beloved teacher’s death
Prosecutors drop charges against Georgia teens after a prank accident that killed beloved teacher Jason Hughes
Who were Omaha-area moviegoers choosing to win 1999 Oscars? KETV reporter visited AMC Theater to find out
The nominees for Best Picture in 1999 were “Elizabeth,” “Shakespeare in Love,” “Life is Beautiful,” “Saving Private Ryan,” and “The Thin Red Line.”
Douglas County Election Commissioner says one of county sheriff candidates doesn’t meet requirements to run
The Douglas County Election Commissioner said the Democratic candidate for the county sheriff does not meet candidacy requirements to run.
Judge quashes Justice Department subpoena of Federal Reserve in blow to investigation
A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, a severe blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism on Capitol Hill.
‘EPIC Option 2.0’ effort regroups, aims for 2028 to end Nebraska property and income taxes
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A petition campaign aimed at eliminating Nebraska property, income and inheritance taxes and forcing the Legislature to find alternative revenue sources is over for 2026 but hopes to regroup for 2028. The “EPIC Option” campaign announced this week that its “EPIC Option 2.0” effort to pass a […]
Nebraska veterans aid fund faces $3 million withdrawal amid state budget shortfall
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska created a program after World War I to help struggling veterans, and the fund has been protected for more than 100 years. Now, some worry a new bill could set a dangerous precedent for its future. Dave Beran served as an active military member […]
Nebraska woman accused of assaulting deputy after refusing to extinguish fire
Investigators said the deputy contacted the resident, who refused to extinguish the fire and then assaulted the deputy.
Spring break plans? Spot these red flags so you don’t get scammed on your stay
People ages 18 through 29 were three times more likely than other adults to report losing money to a rental scam, according to the Federal Trade Commission.