University of Nebraska warns governor’s spending directive could force $36 million in cuts

University of Nebraska leaders say Gov. Jim Pillen’s directive to state agencies to reduce spending by at least 5% this fiscal year would cut about $36 million from the university system’s budget, forcing administrators to consider additional reductions after years of cost-cutting.
Group proposes pause in Cass County data center development

Cass County Data Center Watch is asking for an 18-month pause on data center development in the community at a county meeting Monday.
ICE confirms officers conducting ‘targeted surveillance’ at the time of deadly shooting in Maine

A federal immigration officer fatally shot a person in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. Advocates say the victim was a 26-year-old man.
Nebraska developer, home buyer hopeful bipartisan federal housing law will bring change

A Nebraska developer is “cautiously optimistic” the new, bipartisan housing law will bring change.
The Salvation Army will open “blood pressure hubs” this week: what to know

The Salvation Army will be offering free, self-administered blood pressure readings. Here’s what to know
‘Guardian of the Strait’: President Trump says US will charge 20% fee for ships using Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says ships will be charged 20% of their cargo’s value in exchange for U.S. protection in the Strait of Hormuz, but the administration has not explained who would pay, how the fee would be collected or what would happen to vessels that refuse.
Real summer weather this week in Omaha, perfect pool weather

Real summer weather this week in Omaha
LOVB Nebraska reveals new additions to the 2026 roster

“This roster represents everything we want Nebraska to be,” LOVB Nebraska presents new roster for the 2026 season.
President Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management

President Trump on Monday reduced the size of two national monuments in Utah, undoing protections established by former presidents on public lands that are sacred among many Native Americans.
Suspected drunk driver appears in court for crash that killed 10-year-old boy

Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, NE. — Tanner Hunt, a 28-year-old Elkhorn resident, appeared in court Monday facing charges of multi-vehicle homicide and DUI after prosecutors say he was driving 98 miles per hour when he collided with a vehicle, killing a 10-year-old. Hunt appeared before Douglas County District Judge Stephanie Shearer […]