MAH JONGG MANIA: With events up 179%, why do women (and men) in Omaha love the game?
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Spell it mah-jonng, mahjong, mahjong or Mah Jongg. We’re going with Mah Jongg, which relates more to the American version of the game – which is rooted in China in the 1800s. 3 News Now joined dozens of players at a special event at […]
Pillen-led board approves tax incentive for Omaha, Lincoln sports facilities, rejects nine more
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After months-long resistance by Gov. Jim Pillen, a state board he leads on Thursday approved the use of a state sales tax incentive to help build an Omaha professional soccer stadium and a Lincoln volleyball complex. The City of Lincoln and co-applicant N4VB (Nebraska for Volleyball) got […]
April 28: Sarpy County Boards address tax disputes and election preparedness
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Walz outpacing decades of Democrats for Nebraska governor; GOP’s Pillen still holds major cash lead
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Ten candidates are vying for Nebraska this year across the Republican, Democratic and Legal Marijuana NOW political party primaries. Top left is Lynne Walz and Larry Marvin running for the Democratic nomination. Bottom left is Rick Beard and James J. Charvat III seeking the Legal Marijuana NOW nomination. At […]
Nebraska 2nd District Dem candidates talk affordability, healthcare
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — The cost of living, making health care more affordable and other economic issues are top of mind for voters likely to participate in Nebraska’s midterm elections, showing up in polling and at voter’s doors. Six Democratic candidates in the state’s most politically divided and diverse congressional […]
A Trump-voting Nebraska pastor is running for Senate as a Democrat. He insists it’s in good faith.
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Metropolitan Community College spotlights Small Business Development Center in Millwork Commons
Read the full article on KMTV 3 MCC’s Small Business Development Center becomes an official partner with Nebraska Business Development Center The center is designed to give entrepreneurs everything they need to start, grow, and succeed in one place. 99% of businesses in Nebraska are small businesses, making centers like this a significant driver of […]
Black, Brown & Red Coalition hosting candidate forum in South Omaha
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — A political candidate forum is set for Thursday in South Omaha. The Black, Brown & Red Coalition, in partnership with the NAACP, will host the nonpartisan event, open to the public and all candidates participating in the May 12 primary election, starting with a 5:30 p.m. “meet […]
Hanscom Park silos set for demolition as developers plans apartment complex with about 230 units
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Vacant Hanscom Park silos will be demolished for a 200-plus-unit apartment complex The Planning Board voted 6-0 to approve a request for more than $10 million in TIF funding on Wednesday BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Silos that have sat vacant for decades near 35th and Vinton […]
Davies named ‘priority candidate’ for permanent UNMC chancellor
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Dr. H. Dele Davies could soon be the next permanent chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, pending a 30-day review and likely future vote of the NU Board of Regents. The University of Nebraska system announced Davies on Wednesday as the “priority candidate” for chancellor. […]