NU Regents will consider $166M increase in state tax dollars in proposed 2027-29 budget request
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A proposed University of Nebraska operating budget request for the 2027-29 budget cycle would increase taxpayer dollars to NU by $91 million compared with NU’s current annual budget. The proposal before the NU Board of Regents this Thursday calls for an additional 4.25% in state appropriations each […]
The grocery cart divide: How rural and urban America sort themselves
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Omaha mayor shares update on sinkhole near streetcar construction route at 38th and Farnam
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Negotiations underway: The city’s attorneys are in negotiations with the property owner’s attorneys, and the property owner’s engineers have been given two options — repair the building or demolish it and clear the rubble so streetcar construction can continue. Cause still unknown: The city has not yet determined what caused […]
One injured in shooting between two cars on Center Street
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: One person was injured Monday in a shooting involving two vehicles driving through Omaha. Police said the shooting occurred between a Camaro and a Honda Odyssey as both vehicles traveled east on Center Street toward 90th Street just after midday. One driver […]
Omaha mayor challenges residents to be good neighbors to students as school year approaches
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha’s mayor launched a new monthly “Good Neighbor” initiative Friday, with August’s focus centered on supporting students across all learning spectrums, as the school year begins. Community members are encouraged to tell the mayor’s office how they plan to be a good neighbor or nominate someone who inspires […]
Could Omaha’s ‘sinkholes’ be connected to the type of soil?
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Three major holes have opened on Omaha city streets since the start of 2025 in the Aksarben, Blackstone, and Downtown neighborhoods. Nebraska State Geologist says most of the soil in Omaha is loess. Loess is known for being loose and erodes easily. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – […]
Court records reveal new details among non-Nebraska petitioners arrested for suspected fraud
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify court records regarding the ongoing investigation into suspected fraudulent signatures on the Lincoln petitions. LINCOLN — Court records indicate new details on how law enforcement narrowed in on five out-of-state individuals arrested in connection with gathering allegedly fraudulent signatures […]
Nebraska Democrats, Working Families Party sue ‘Working People Party’
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Nebraska Democratic Party and the national Working Families Party have sued Nebraska’s Working People Party to block it from the fall ballot. The two objecting parties are asking Lancaster District Court Judge Darla Ideus to stop Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen from officially recognizing […]
CORRECTION: Investigation of $2.5M no-bid contract still with Lincoln Police Department
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Editor’s Note: This story was updated to note the investigation is still with the Lincoln Police Department. LINCOLN — An investigation of a $2.5 million no-bid emergency contract between the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and a contractor Gov. Jim Pillen recommended remains with the Lincoln Police Department. […]
Search is on for 2026 most popular item manufactured in Nebraska
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The fifth annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” competition has started, with nominations to be accepted through August followed by public voting in September. The contest — designed as an image-booster for the state’s manufacturing industry — has grown in popularity, with some 40,000 votes cast […]