Omaha historian’s book on famed Hunkpapa leader Sitting Bull draws national plaudits
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — To say that Paul Hedren is a Custer fanatic would be quite an understatement. Growing up in Minnesota, family vacations consisted of driving west, to the famous forts and battlefields of the great Indian wars. As soon as he was able to drive, Hedren and his […]
OPINION: Checking in on some of our neighbors
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner I thought I saw my former Los Angeles neighbor, Sarah, in Lincoln recently. She was standing at the intersection of South 27th Street and Nebraska Parkway holding a cardboard sign. The placard said she was homeless. Still. Obviously, it wasn’t Los Angeles Sarah, the name I gave to […]
Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford issued traffic citation Saturday
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha’s Terrence ‘Bud’ Crawford was issued a traffic citation Saturday afternoon. According to a police report, it happened at 2:37 p.m. The officer says he saw Crawford driving southbound on 14th Street coming from I-480 at speeds more than 50 miles per hour. The officer […]
Retired staff sergeant continues to serve through snowboarding lessons at Crescent Hill
Read the full article on KMTV 3 CRESCENT, Iowa (KMTV) — A retired staff sergeant who teaches snowboarding at Crescent Hill has turned her passion for the outdoors into a way to continue serving others, even after sustaining injuries that led to her medical retirement from the military. WATCH KATIRNA’S STORY BELOW Air Force Veteran […]
Omaha man continues effort to support families as war in Ukraine reaches four-year mark
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — It’s been four years since Russia invaded Ukraine, starting a war that has killed thousands and brought life in that country to a near-halt. But through that struggle, a man from Omaha has helped Ukrainians keep going. Despite the miles between them, Jon Driscoll […]
Nebraska grand jury indicts more in international ‘ATM jackpotting’ scheme
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Six more people have been charged by a federal grand jury in Nebraska for alleged roles in an international “ATM jackpotting” conspiracy, a crime in which malware was deployed to steal millions of dollars from automated bank teller machines. Alleged “ATM jackpotting” scheme in progress. (Courtesy […]
Trump appoints Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen to bipartisan Council of Governors
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is the newest member of the bipartisan Council of Governors focused on national security, disaster response and military coordination. President Donald Trump, who has endorsed Pillen’s 2026 reelection campaign, appointed Pillen to the post this week. He joins four fellow Republicans and five […]
NU, Clarkson question constitutionality of bill seeking approval of $800M Nebraska Medicine deal
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — This week, the University of Nebraska and Clarkson Regional Health Services questioned the constitutionality of a bill to require legislative approval of any deal over the future ownership of Nebraska Medicine. The Legislature’s Executive Board considered Legislative Bill 1125, from State Sen. Tony Sorrentino of the […]
Nebraska considers bill to maximize SNAP benefits for eligible residents
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Nebraska Legislature is considering a bill that would give SNAP benefits to as many people who are eligible as possible. The bill directs DHHS to “maximize federal funding” for programs like SNAP, the federal government’s food assistance program. SNAP benefits were paused during […]
Nebraska’s all-GOP federal delegation talks Trump tariff ruling
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska’s all-Republican congressional delegation split on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling over President Donald Trump’s tariffs on many imported items. On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to Trump’s trade agenda, ruling that the tariffs he had issued under the International Economic Emergency […]