Former Omaha firefighter finds new calling in nursing after years of emergency response
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Rusty Kilpatrick spent years as an Omaha firefighter and, before that, as an EMT. A love of the medical side of that work led him to pursue a new career in nursing. Kilpatrick was among dozens of nursing graduates honored at a pinning ceremony at Creighton […]
Nebraska State Board of Education postpones approval of North Omaha girls school
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska’s State Board of Education delayed a vote on approving a nonpublic girls school in North Omaha over concerns about references to “abolitionist framework” that were at one point posted on the school’s website. The board voted 6-2 Friday to postpone its vote until a virtual […]
Two new political parties move closer to certification in Nebraska
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Two new political parties are closer to being certified in Nebraska after both met the signature threshold required by the state. Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen confirms the Nebraska Working People Party and the America First Party both gathered enough signatures to advance […]
Omaha gets its first dedicated grief center as Collective for Hope opens new building near 78th and Cass
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha’s first dedicated grief center has opened at Collective for Hope near 78th and Cass The building’s design is intentional — no right angles, which the executive director says reflects that grief is not linear A full-time licensed therapist is being hired, with services expected to begin this […]
Omaha Bagel Company opens first brick-and-mortar location near 55th and Leavenworth in Central Omaha
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha Bagel Company is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Central Omaha Co-owner Hank Shields said the business grew out of a hobby and years of selling at farmers markets The store will be open Wednesday through Friday mornings, with farmers market sales continuing on weekends BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:OMAHA, […]
Nebraska will have two new political parties after efforts meet signature threshold
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska will likely have two new political parties as efforts by two groups met the petition signature threshold, the state Secretary of State’s Office announced Friday. The office, in a press release, said Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen has sent letters to organizers of the […]
Judge declines to force Nebraska Democratic Party to replace former Senate candidate Burbank
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A Lancaster County district judge declined to grant William Forbes a temporary injunction to force the Nebraska Democratic Party to replace U.S. Senate nominee Cindy Burbank after she dropped out of the race. In her ruling, Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong said that Forbes’ […]
Five individuals arrested for suspected fraud in ongoing Lincoln petition investigation
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Lancaster County officials announced Friday the arrest of five out-of-state individuals who helped circulate petitions for three Lincoln-focused petitions this summer. However, more arrests could be on the way as the investigation continues. A news release from the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said “several more” arrest […]
Nebraska education commissioner says 5% spending cut won’t apply to school funding formula
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska’s education commissioner said a 5% spending cut Gov. Jim Pillen requested from all state agencies won’t apply to the state’s school funding formula. Commissioner Brian Maher provided an update on the Nebraska Department of Education’s response to the governor’s spending memo at a State Board […]
‘A long time coming’: Omaha singer’s opera set to debut — and possibly join elite company
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