Nebraska State Board of Education unanimously approves North Omaha girls school
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After a four-day delay, the Nebraska State Board of Education unanimously passed conditional approval of a nonpublic girls school in North Omaha. Nebraska State Board of Education postpones approval of North Omaha girls school The board voted 6-2 Friday to postpone its vote until Tuesday to […]
Cass County commissioners pause new data centers for year amid neighbor concerns
Read the full article on KMTV 3 PLATTSMOUTH, Neb (KMTV) — Cass County commissioners voted for a 12-month pause on new data centers as residents packed the boardroom to weigh in on the issue. PREVIOUS STORY | Cass County considers moratorium on data centers amid concerns from neighbors about farmland loss, water use RELATED | […]
Omaha neighbors share views on proposed $1.7 billion city budget at public hearing
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: 10PM UPDATE:OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Omaha neighbors shared their views on the city’s proposed 2027 budget Tuesday night during a public hearing at the Civic Center. The proposal from Mayor John Ewing totals $1.7 billion, with a focus on the Omaha Police Department and the Parks […]
Who else is willing to debate in Nebraska this midterm cycle?
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A Nebraska tradition returns as the Senate race between registered nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn and incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts will likely have only one debate at the state fair. Some Nebraska elected officials have avoided debates in recent years. U.S. Sen. Deb […]
NU Regents will consider $166M increase in state tax dollars in proposed 2027-29 budget request
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A proposed University of Nebraska operating budget request for the 2027-29 budget cycle would increase taxpayer dollars to NU by $91 million compared with NU’s current annual budget. The proposal before the NU Board of Regents this Thursday calls for an additional 4.25% in state appropriations each […]
The grocery cart divide: How rural and urban America sort themselves
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Omaha mayor shares update on sinkhole near streetcar construction route at 38th and Farnam
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Negotiations underway: The city’s attorneys are in negotiations with the property owner’s attorneys, and the property owner’s engineers have been given two options — repair the building or demolish it and clear the rubble so streetcar construction can continue. Cause still unknown: The city has not yet determined what caused […]
One injured in shooting between two cars on Center Street
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: One person was injured Monday in a shooting involving two vehicles driving through Omaha. Police said the shooting occurred between a Camaro and a Honda Odyssey as both vehicles traveled east on Center Street toward 90th Street just after midday. One driver […]
Omaha mayor challenges residents to be good neighbors to students as school year approaches
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha’s mayor launched a new monthly “Good Neighbor” initiative Friday, with August’s focus centered on supporting students across all learning spectrums, as the school year begins. Community members are encouraged to tell the mayor’s office how they plan to be a good neighbor or nominate someone who inspires […]
Could Omaha’s ‘sinkholes’ be connected to the type of soil?
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Three major holes have opened on Omaha city streets since the start of 2025 in the Aksarben, Blackstone, and Downtown neighborhoods. Nebraska State Geologist says most of the soil in Omaha is loess. Loess is known for being loose and erodes easily. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – […]