Gretna puts historic city hall, libraries up for sale as city looks for community-minded buyers
Read the full article on KMTV 3 The city wants stewards, not just buyers. While getting a fair price matters, city leaders are prioritizing buyers who are invested in downtown Gretna’s future and will contribute positively to the community. Three historic properties are on the market at varying price points. The City Hall and Old Fire Hall […]
Most rejected Lindstrom signatures came in Lancaster County, where only 25% were approved
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The vast majority of the 2,407 petition signatures rejected for former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom’s nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor came in Lancaster County, where just 24.6% of signatures were valid. Lindstrom submitted 2,210 signatures total for review in Lancaster County. Just 543 were valid. This is […]
OPD says its school resource officers have shock gloves at 29 schools and they’ve been used twice on students
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OPD says it has delivered shock gloves to SROs at 29 of 34 Omaha-area public schools, with 5 more schools still awaiting training OPD says the gloves have been used twice — both times on students — and both uses were reviewed and deemed within policy BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: […]
Creighton University welcomes freshman class on move-in day
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — Creighton University’s incoming freshman class is the third-largest in the school’s history, with over a thousand students. Nearly 300 are from Nebraska, with significant numbers also coming from Minnesota and Iowa. Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment Sarah Richardson acknowledged the university is actively working […]
Nebraska’s July tax receipts come close to economic forecasts as impact of tax refunds wanes
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska’s tax receipts for July fell less than 1% below economic forecasts, according to the state Department of Revenue, as data shows a steadily lessening impact of higher-than-expected tax refunds. The Department of Revenue’s report on July’s tax receipts showed a net loss of 0.1% compared […]
OPINION: Debate questions no one asked for
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner For Nebraskans trying to make sense of the “Working,” “America,” “First,” “Family,” “People” political party word salad, this week should offer some relief. That’s when a Lancaster District Court judge is scheduled to rule on whether to certify a couple of political newbies to state politics and the […]
Lindstrom fails to qualify nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor; many signatures flagged for fraud
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom of Omaha will not appear on the ballot for Nebraska governor this November after a “significant” number of petition signatures were flagged for fraud. The Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office, which oversees state elections, confirmed Friday that Lindstrom, 45, did not obtain […]
Former state Sen. Dan McKeon’s case dismissed after diversion program completed
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Former state Sen. Dan McKeon’s criminal case in Lancaster County Court was dismissed after he successfully completed a court diversion program, according to court documents. McKeon, of Amherst, faced a Class III misdemeanor charge stemming from allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staff member during […]
Priced out in Lincoln: How the capital city became the state’s hardest place to afford a home
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City Council expected to take up community redevelopment area designation near The Center Mall in September
Read the full article on KMTV 3 The Omaha City Council is expected to hold its first reading on a CRA designation – needed to get TIF funding – near The Center Mall in September Lockwood Development says the project will not move forward without TIF funding from the city Neighbors are divided over the […]