Nebraska DED official who guided multimillion-dollar state grant program leaves for Omaha post

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — A key manager of a Nebraska grant program that’s investing multimillions into historically disadvantaged North and South Omaha neighborhoods has left state government to join the administration of Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. Javier Saldaña Jr., formerly the economic recovery division administrator for the Nebraska Department […]
Police arrest son of James Handy’s girlfriend after actor found stabbed in Los Angeles
A 911 caller reportedly said, “I just killed the man of sin.” Police later found actor James Handy fatally stabbed outside a Los Angeles home.
Welcome to the Weekend – June 5, 2026
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CBS denies Joe Rogan to ‘60 Minutes’ rumor. Here’s how it spread.
CBS denies Joe Rogan to ‘60 Minutes’ rumor. Here’s how it spread.
Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
President Donald Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term.
From player to coach, Jordy Frahm stays with the Huskers

Read the full article on KMTV 3 LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — Jordy Frahm, a two-time NFCA Player of the Year and four-time First-Team All-American, may no longer play for Nebraska. However, she’s staying with the program – serving as an assistant coach for Head Coach Rhonda Revelle. “We are thrilled to have Jordy join our […]
June 2: Omaha City Council discusses development projects and employee fundraising rules
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Taylor Swift releases new ‘Toy Story 5’ song
Taylor Swift released a new song for “Toy Story 5” on Friday, in a bit of a return to country music for pop star.
Nebraska seeks temporary Medicaid work requirements exemption for Dawson County

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has directed the state’s largest agency to seek federal approval to temporarily waive new Medicaid work requirements in Dawson County. Pillen directed the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to seek a temporary high-unemployment exemption. Dawson County had the highest monthly […]
June 2: Lancaster County commissioners approve contracts, grants and public safety agreements

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