Omaha Tribe seeks partner for medical cannabis enterprise as Nebraska legislature debates protections
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA RESERVATION (KMTV) — The Omaha Tribe is searching for a development partner to build a medical cannabis enterprise on its land, a project that could generate up to $50 million annually and create 80 to 100 jobs. The move follows a 2024 vote by Nebraskans in favor […]
State Sen. John Cavanaugh fights GOP group’s ad blitz and rival criticisms in Dem primary in NE-02
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Nebraska State Sen. John Cavanaugh is pushing back against a Republican-backed ad blitz targeting him during the stretch run of a contested Democratic primary in the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District. He held a press conference Friday at the local Nebraska Democratic Party office flanked by state […]
Refuge at risk: In Trump’s second term, Nebraska’s once-thriving refugee resettlement landscape has come undone
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Former defense secretary Chuck Hagel warns of authoritarianism and criticizes the war with Iran at UNO
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and former Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines spoke at the University of Nebraska Omaha about the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the erosion of global trust in the United States. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Chuck Hagel […]
Omaha Uber and Lyft drivers feel the impact of record-high gas prices on their overall take-home pay
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – – Record-high gas prices are impacting the take-home pay of Omaha rideshare drivers. Learn how one local driver is navigating the costs Gas prices of $3 to $4 in Omaha are cutting into the overall take-home pay . The high cost of fuel and city construction are changing how rideshare drivers evaluate fares and navigate the city. Drivers are actively looking for ways to cut costs, such as filling up in areas with cheaper gas like Council Bluffs. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: If you drive, getting gas is something you can’t avoid. As gas prices hit record highs, those […]
Nebraska ends contract with League of Human Dignity as neighbors worry about disability care services
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Nebraska ended its disability services contract with the League of Human Dignity on April 1 The state moved service coordination in-house to save more than $7 million Neighbors worry the change will lead to fewer care hours and lower quality service BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The […]
Jury finds Fair Deal Cafe guilty in eviction case over unpaid rent as owner plans to appeal decision
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Offutt Advisory Council receives $70,000 in grants to support military families
Read the full article on KMTV 3 SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) – The Offutt Advisory Council received two grants totaling $70,000 from Google and Meta to support Airmen and their families. The Offutt Advisory Council received $70,000 in grants from Google and Meta. The funds will provide food, diapers, and holiday assistance to local military […]
Second of one-two punch by Nebraska lawmaker to boosting youth reentry sees no pushback
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A plan aimed at improving the chances of Nebraska youth successfully reentering their communities after a stint in state custody sailed Thursday to its next lawmaking step. State lawmakers advanced Legislative Bill 962 on a 41-0 vote. Core to the “Youth Reentry and Transitional Support Act” […]
Nebraska lawmakers forgo proposed protections to Environmental Trust
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — State lawmakers skipped an opportunity to let voters consider clarifying protections for the Nebraska Environmental Trust, which has been the target of multiple proposed funding sweeps in recent years. Legislative Resolution 298 CA, introduced by State Sen. Tom Brandt of Plymouth, sought to make plain that […]