Nebraska’s largest recycling facility in Omaha is offering free public tours in May to encourage recycling
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — First Star Recycling is offering free public tours in May to show Omaha neighbors how recyclable materials are sorted and processed at its facility near 102nd and I streets. The tours are part of Recycling in Action Month, a national initiative. The next public […]
A research facility closure could bring more USDA scientists to Nebraska
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Some U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers could be relocated to Nebraska under a plan to close a Washington D.C.-area research facility. Nebraska researchers say more USDA personnel could benefit the state’s research efforts, but with few details shared about the project or staff movement, how much help […]
Blue dot gamble? Dem insiders weigh chance that winning Congress could lose Legislature
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Races to watch: These battles will decide balance of power in Legislature
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Cinco de Mayo event recognizes local immigrant advocates, features ‘Homies empowerment’ founder
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Two local Latinas who help lead immigrant advocacy efforts for Nebraska nonprofits were honored at a Cinco de Mayo celebration Tuesday. Recognized with community impact awards at Metropolitan Community College’s 26th annual Cinco de Mayo luncheon were: Perla Ochoa, a South Omaha community organizer at the […]
70-unit affordable senior apartment building coming to Downtown Omaha
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha’s City Council approved TIF financing for a new 70-unit apartment building near 22nd and Douglas reserved for residents 55 and older. Forty-five of the units will be designated as low-income or light tax base, keeping rents affordable for tenants. Developers say the location near public transportation and […]
Some Omaha food truck owners push back on daily commercial kitchen rule, as city delays vote until June
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha’s rule requires food truck vendors to visit a licensed commercial kitchen daily The Omaha City Council vote on the rule has been delayed from this month until June BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Some Omaha food truck owners are rallying against a city rule that requires […]
If You Give a Child a Book: King Elementary students get 1,830 new books at spring fair
Read the full article on KMTV 3 NORTH OMAHA, Neb. (Omaha) — At KMTV 3, we appreciate the simplicity of If You Give a Child a Book. The more money we raise, the more books local kids get. This year, we raised enough to return to King Elementary in North Omaha. The spring book fair […]
Zach Pluhacek appointed as new inspector general of Nebraska corrections
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska’s new Division of Legislative Oversight announced the appointment of Zach Pluhacek as the new Inspector General of the state’s prison system. Pluhacek previously worked as a reporter for the Lincoln Journal Star and briefly served as a legislative aide before he joined the Office of […]
‘I’m not the exception’: Nebraska Supreme Court highlights success of problem-solving courts
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Almost three years ago, Alex Strong began his journey with the Sarpy County adult drug court, battling addiction but trying an alternative to prosecution that offered him a new path. “I wasn’t thinking about the future. I wasn’t thinking about purpose. I wasn’t thinking about trying to […]