Then there were six: Leuschen drops out of NE-02 U.S. House Dem primary
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Omaha native James Leuschen is dropping his bid for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Leuschen, an economic policy staffer for several members of Congress over the past two decades, said he wants to focus on his kids and said running for office and […]
March 23: Ralston School Board approves early graduation, reviews programs and policies
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Is another term for Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen inevitable?
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Some look at Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s second term as inevitable. Sure, Pillen faces questions about a $2.5 million no-bid state contract that is under investigation by the Lincoln Police Department. Yes, Nebraska’s most influential political consultant left his campaign after the candidate filing deadline. And […]
OPINION: Needing work, marking death, remembering tragedy
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Three thoughts … If you’re keeping score at home, this year’s U.S. Senate campaign in Nebraska may require you to learn a new set of symbols to gauge progress, or, more to the point, the lack thereof. That’s because to date the best we can seem to muster […]
Motorcyclist in critical condition after falling off highway bridge
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. — A 22-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition Sunday night after falling off the Interstate 480 eastbound bridge to Highway 75. The police department said the man crashed while taking the curve on the bridge, falling off the south side and onto the northbound Highway 75 […]
Free UNO-Concord Coalition workshop in Omaha to explore federal budget
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Nebraskans interested in exploring the federal budget can attend a free workshop Tuesday hosted by the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeau, D-Ga., who now is executive director of the Concord Coalition, is a presenter at a March 31 event in Omaha. […]
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act darkens outlook for government-backed clinics
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Bluestem Health, a clinic that serves low-income and uninsured patients in Lincoln, has lost money for the past two years. And CEO Brad Meyer fears times will soon get worse for the clinic and its 21,000 patients. That’s because Nebraska is set to become the first state […]
Thousands gather for No Kings rallies across Nebraska and Iowa
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Thousands of neighbors gathered at Gallagher Park in Benson on Saturday afternoon for a No Kings rally, expressing concern over Trump administration policies. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Thousands attend No Kings rallies across Nebraska and Iowa The event in Omaha was the largest of […]
No Kings protests return to Nebraska, draw hundreds and thousands
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Protesters holding signs with letters that spell “No Kings” in Lincoln on March 28, 2026. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — Hundreds of Nebraskans protested against the Trump administration Saturday along Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln, and thousands protested near Northwest Radial Highway in Omaha as part of No […]
Bellevue community lines streets to honor fallen Master Sgt. Noah Tietjens following his funeral
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV) – Following the service, a procession traveled from the church down Harvell Drive to Cornhusker. Organizations handed out flags to neighbors, while others brought their own signs. Hundreds of people lined the streets of Bellevue to honor 42-year-old Master Sgt. Noah Tietjens following his funeral. […]