Nebraska advocates cheer as DOJ downgrades medical cannabis to Schedule III drug

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After the Trump administration federally downgraded medical marijuana to a less dangerous classification of drug on Thursday, Nebraska federal and state representatives remained largely noncommittal. Advocates, meanwhile, said the move means the “last prohibitionist talking point has collapsed.” “Nebraska officials can still oppose medical cannabis out […]
PAY IT FORWARD: Gretna teacher receives $500 check

Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha, Neb. (KMTV) – Congratulations to Christine Swantek, Gretna teacher who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. As the nominator shared with us: “Ms Swantek deserves this award because she goes above and beyond to make learning […]
PAY IT FORWARD: Omaha teacher Amber Winchester receives $500 check

Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha, Neb. (KMTV) – Congratulations to Amber Winchester, Omaha teacher who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. As the nominators shared with us: “She went above and beyond to help get our special needs child confident and […]
Congress passes ICE and Border Patrol funding bill. Here’s what’s next

Early Thursday morning, Senate Republicans passed a $70 billion budget to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the next three years. Here’s what happens next for the bill.
‘Storage Wars’ star claims co-star Darrell Sheets was cyber bullied before death

“Storage Wars” star Rene Nezhoda has claimed that his co-star, Darrell Sheets, was being cyberbullied prior to his death.
NASA’s Earth Day tool spells your name with satellite images

Ever wanted to spell your name with a mountain? Maybe a river? NASA’s Landsat satellite will help you do just that.
WATCH: Northern California jewelry store rammed by vehicle in violent break-in

A jewelry store was rammed by a car during a break-in, and it was all caught on security cameras.
How 6-year-old’s ‘Lion’s Roar’ helped stop an alleged assault

The “Lion’s Roar” is part of a personal safety program designed to help children recognize danger and respond quickly.
Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center’s indictment and prepare for legal fights

The Southern Poverty Law Center’s indictment is sparking outrage among some civil rights leaders.
What Happened After the Headlines Faded: Revisiting 20 years after a school shooting

“We never thought it could happen here”… Words often spoken by a community after a mass shooting. Revisiting communities shaken by violence to explore the lasting impact and the lessons that families and neighbors have tried to learn from it. The first is a community where nobody truly believed it