Nebraska auditor to get more oversight of no-bid contracts under proposal folded into unrelated bill
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A proposal to give the Nebraska state auditor easier oversight of no-bid state contracts was incorporated into a broader bill on Thursday after having been bottled up by a controversial amendment to the standalone bill. AM 3075 from State Sen. Bob Andersen of Sarpy County essentially […]
Heroes of Gyros: Lincoln’s long battle for gyro supremacy now pits old against new, and one family versus itself
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OSHA fines Horizon Biofuels nearly $150,000 after Fremont explosion killed father and two daughters
Read the full article on KMTV 3 FREMONT, Neb. (KMTV) — OSHA issued a citation forcing Horizon Biofuels to pay just under $150,000 following an investigation into a July explosion in Fremont that killed an employee and his two daughters. The citation was issued because of multiple violations deemed “serious” and “willful – serious.” These […]
Moving Veterans Forward celebrates 15 years of helping homeless veterans in Omaha and Council Bluffs
Read the full article on KMTV 3 PAPILLION, Neb. (KMTV) — Moving Veterans Forward is on a mission to help homeless veterans in Omaha and Council Bluffs get back on their feet as the organization celebrates 15 years. The Papillion-based nonprofit told me it has helped over 3,000 veterans over the last decade and a […]
Stella’s Bar and Grill temporarily reopens at the Bellevue Eagles Club after a fire forced it to close
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV) – The community stepped up by creating a fundraiser for the business and its employees, and is now offering them a space to continue serving. Stella’s Bar and Grill is operating out of the Bellevue Eagles Club after a fire closed its original location in […]
Gretna Fire Department names Nick Pierce new fire chief
Read the full article on KMTV 3 GRETNA, Neb. — Nick Pierce has been named the new fire chief for the Gretna Fire Department. Pierce, who has been with the department for years, previously served as the assistant chief. He replaces former Fire Chief Rod Buethe, who is no longer the fire chief. The Gretna […]
Revamped Nebraska brand bill moves forward after ‘compromise’
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers backed a revamped proposal to overhaul the state’s Brand Committee and raise cattle inspection fees using new language that several senators viewed as a “compromise.” Niobrara State Sen. Barry DeKay’s Legislative Bill 1187 was originally focused on increasing certain brand inspection fees to fund […]
Sarpy County Museum sets an April 10 deadline for neighbors to claim loaned artifacts
Read the full article on KMTV 3 SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) – The Sarpy County Historical Society is reminding neighbors they have until April 10 to request the return of items loaned to the Sarpy County Museum. Neighbors have until April 10 to request the return of items loaned to the Sarpy County Museum. Artifacts […]
We visited with toddlers, but Community Day at the new Tenaska Center is for all ages
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — In addition to Broadway shows and concerts, Omaha Performing Arts offers a range of education and community engagement events. Even more opportunities will be available with the opening of the Tenaska Center. Community Day includes hours of FREE classes. Try something new – no […]
Trump’s mail voting order won’t affect Nebraska primary election, Evnen says
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s new executive order to restrict voting by mail and create a national voter list would not change how Nebraska handles the state’s May 12 primary election. This matters because Nebraska’s first wave of mail-in […]