Council Bluffs high school engineering students inspired by A.L. graduate working on Artemis missions
Read the full article on KMTV 3 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KMTV) — Engineering students at Abraham Lincoln High School have been watching the progress of Artemis, knowing that a fellow Lynx is part of the mission. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Council Bluffs grad inspires students with Artemis mission work “I think it’s, like, motivating to […]
Last-minute effort to let nonresidents vote in Lincoln elections dropped
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — An annual cleanup bill for elections was held up briefly Tuesday by State Sen. Beau Ballard’s proposal to let people living outside of Lincoln’s city limits vote in city elections. The Lincoln lawmaker tried to tack a skinny version of his Legislative Bill 951 onto State […]
Ralston neighbors raise safety concerns over neighborhood speeding as police and city seek solutions
Read the full article on KMTV 3 RALSTON, Neb. (KMTV) – Ralston neighbors are raising safety concerns as drivers continue to speed through their neighborhoods. Ralston residents are raising safety concerns about dangerous speeding in their neighborhoods. The Ralston Police Department issued 25 citations and 31 warnings for speeding in March alone. City officials are […]
First rails for the Omaha Streetcar to be placed in location on Wednesday morning as project reaches milestone
Read the full article on KMTV 3 The first rails of the Omaha Streetcar are being installed downtown on Wednesday morning Crews will begin work at 3 a.m. to avoid rush hour traffic The streetcar system is on track to begin carrying passengers by 2028 BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The first rails for […]
Gov. Jim Pillen signs Nebraska budget adjustment bills without line-item vetoes
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After tough fights to approve adjustments to Nebraska’s two-year budget in the state Legislature, Gov. Jim Pillen signed both budget bills without any vetoes. Tuesday was the deadline for Pillen to file line-item vetoes on this year’s budget bills, Legislative Bills 1071 and 1072. Budget bills […]
Construction begins on a new roundabout at West Dodge and 275 to improve safety
Read the full article on KMTV 3 WATERLOO, Neb (KMTV) — Construction is starting on a new one-lane roundabout at West Dodge and 275, a project aimed at slowing down traffic and avoiding accidents. The road is completely blocked off for drivers heading east along West Dodge near West Shores. The closure will impact commute […]
Families celebrate Easter at Werner Park with the Omaha Storm Chasers’ post-game egg hunt.
Read the full article on KMTV 3 PAPILLION, Neb. (KMTV) — Families capitalized on the clear skies to celebrate Easter at Werner Park with the Omaha Storm Chasers. The team hosted its third Easter egg hunt after the baseball game. The event is part of Family Fundays at the ballpark. Marcus Sabata, vice president of […]
New Valley development brings Casey’s, Fareway, housing
Read the full article on KMTV 3 VALLEY, Neb. (KMTV) — A new development project called Valley Landing is bringing a mix of businesses, housing, and lakeside living to Valley. The project will feature enough room for about 10 businesses and 25 acres for housing. Planned additions include a Casey’s gas station and a Fareway […]
OPINION: Social media tax would hurt Nebraska’s small businesses and communities
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner In 2020, I started a digital marketing firm in Kearney. Over the past six years, I’ve helped nearly 50 small Nebraska businesses grow and compete using data-powered digital ads and marketing. Unfortunately, a proposed bill, Legislative Bill 1025, is likely to drive up the cost of data-powered social […]
Omaha to create new strategic partnerships director role funded by a $750,000 community foundation grant
Read the full article on KMTV 3 A $750,000 grant will fund a new Omaha strategic partnerships director position Jacquelyn Morrison to lead the role to drive future city initiatives If the city council approves the role, Morrison will start in May 2026 BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The City of Omaha is looking […]