Nebraska lawmaker among those who optioned land for potential data center project
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Nebraska fish and shrimp farmers swim against challenging tides
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‘Luck of the Irish’ reigns as lawmakers advance Nebraska-Irish trade bill
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh credited “luck of the Irish” for ideal timing that put a bill to create a Nebraska-Irish trade commission up for legislative debate on Tuesday, St. Patrick’s Day. It didn’t hurt either, others noted, that the bill’s architect was Speaker John Arch, […]
‘Isn’t the time’: Lawmakers reject 13-29% raises for Nebraska state officials
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Board of State Canvassers meet Monday, June 10, 2024, in Lincoln to certify the state’s 2024 primary election results. From left, seated: State Auditor Mike Foley, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, Gov. Jim Pillen, Attorney General Mike Hilgers and then-State Treasurer Tom Briese. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) […]
Evnen removes Nebraska Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Burbank from ballot
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cindy Burbank is off the ballot, the state’s top election official confirmed Tuesday. The Nebraska Republican Party filed a complaint with Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen last week about Burbank, arguing that she is not a “good-faith” candidate, because she […]
New bronze sculpture joins the historic Pony Express Station in Gothenburg
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A bronze sculpture of a Pony Express rider, produced by Nebraska artist Linda Egle, will be officially dedicated in Gothenburg at 2 p.m. on April 22. The sculpture, which has been undergoing final touches since being delivered last summer, sits at the Ehmen Park Arboretum in […]
Wildfires rage: Pillen, Nebraska officials give update on firefighting effort
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska is still dealing with the largest wildfire in the state’s history and a handful of other sizable fires burning at the same time. At the Nebraska National Guard air base Monday, officials from various state agencies provided an update on how the state is responding […]
UNO students researching: What can 100 strands of hair show us about a dog’s past?
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Like ghosts – experiences we have when we’re younger can haunt us later in life. It’s true for people and animals. Research students at University of Nebraska Omaha are seeking to better understand how trauma and neglect linger in dogs early on and even […]
How you can help Nebraska wildfire victims
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Local and statewide groups are rallying to help western Nebraska communities impacted by wildfires. Nebraska Cattlemen is accepting donations that will be use to provide monetary relief for producers impacted by the recent wildfires. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is soliciting and organizing donations […]
Mark Martinez asks Nebraska Supreme Court to put him back on ballot for Douglas County sheriff
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Mark Martinez is suing to get back on the ballot for Douglas County sheriff. His campaign is asking the Nebraska Supreme Court to overturn a decision last week from the Douglas County election commissioner who determined that he doesn’t qualify to run for the position after […]