New Nebraska law expected to lead to more affordable homeownership
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner BLAIR, Nebraska — For about three years, Jason Thiellen of E&A Consulting Group watched client after client turn down the prospect of developing a housing subdivision on a tract of land near the Walmart in this town of about 8,000 people. At the same time, Blair City Administrator […]
Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police endorses Sen. Pete Ricketts in his reelection campaign
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts in his race against registered nonpartisan candidate Dan Osborn. The Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police, the largest law enforcement union in the state, typically endorses Republican candidates. It endorsed Ricketts in 2024 against […]
Why are there so many independent Nebraska candidates running for office this year?
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska might have nonpartisan fever. This midterm cycle has seen an increase in nonpartisan — independent — candidates running in partisan races across the state. Four candidates have gathered enough signatures – or are openly trying to get enough signatures – to be on the November […]
More cuts could be coming to the agency that helps farmers protect the environment
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner NEW ORLEANS — River Queen Greens, as the name suggests, lies just outside of the levee blocking the Mississippi River, a 20-minute drive from downtown New Orleans. The farm produces certified naturally grown vegetables to sell to local restaurants and at farmers markets. But summer is the farm’s […]
Sinkhole opens near 38th and Farnam streets, prompting building evacuations
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — A sinkhole opened near 38th and Farnam streets in Omaha Sunday morning, prompting city crews to evacuate nearby buildings. City crews received a call just before 8:30 a.m. The sinkhole left the sidewalk completely gone from the front of an unoccupied building along the […]
Omaha police investigating early morning, double shooting; one victim is dead
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha Police are investigating an early Saturday morning shooting near 24th and Lake Streets. At approximately 3:19 a.m. on Saturday, police were called to the neighborhood and discovered a 28-year-old woman with gunshot injuries. She was taken to Nebraska Medicine by Omaha Fire Department […]
Nebraska neighbors push to get 12 initiatives on the November ballot before July 2 deadline
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Up to 12 petitions are circulating in Nebraska ahead of the July 2 signature deadline Topics range from abortion rights and cannabis to property taxes and sports betting Petitions need enough signatures to qualify fir the November 3 general election ballot BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Petition […]
North Omaha neighbors celebrate Juneteenth with third annual Brunch and Bike Ride
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Dozens of community members joined the third annual Brunch and Bike Ride through North Omaha to kick off Juneteenth festivities with a morning of movement and reflection. Joy Fest founder Alajia McKizia said the event is about celebrating freedom for all people and reflecting on the ongoing fight […]
Great Plains Black History Museum marks 50 years, inducts first class and share new facility update
Read the full article on KMTV 3 The Great Plains Black History Museum has spent five decades preserving and sharing Black history in the Omaha region, with community members gathering to mark the milestone. Ten community leaders were recognized as the museum’s first class of inductees for their work preserving the history and legacy of […]
Bill Jensen describes last 25 years as a dream, prepares for final MCWS games as public address announcer
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Fans alive today may remember Jack Payne. Otherwise, it’s Bill Jensen’s voice in the background of their College World Series memories. Jensen, who grew up in Benson and would take the bus to South Omaha as a kid to watch baseball, is preparing for […]