Berkshire 5K brought together shareholders, youth runners and environmental activists
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The CEO of Oriental Trading Company, Steve Mendelik, ran the Berkshire Hathaway “Invest in Yourself” 5K along the Omaha riverfront with family and employees. They joined shareholders and neighbors for a run that doubled as a fundraiser for Girls Inc. It was an end […]
Berkshire faithful flock to Omaha as Greg Abel takes center stage for first time
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting was all about getting to know the new guy — CEO Greg Abel — as he picks up the reins from Warren Buffett. One shareholder, Prince Dykes from Denver, says Abel has “big shoes to fill ” but he […]
Rural Nebraska village aims to survive, grow with new housing efforts
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The south-central Nebraska town of Bertrand hadn’t seen a newly built house or apartment for 16 years until a fiveplex rose on an old mobile home park in 2024. The Sunset View construction project in the village of Bertrand was granted a $525,000 state grant from […]
Omaha neighbors rally at Memorial Park for “Workers Over Billionaires” event on May Day
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Hundreds rallied at Omaha’s Memorial Park for “Workers Over Billionaires” event It was part of nationwide May Day rallies Speakers told the crowd about supporting unions BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Hundreds of neighbors gathered at Memorial Park in Central Omaha on Friday night for a “Workers […]
Nebraska Medicaid work requirements take effect, leaving some recipients uncertain about coverage
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Nebraska is the first state in the country to implement Medicaid work requirements under a federal law signed in 2025 Some Medicaid recipients and advocates say there is little clear information available about what paperwork is required, what the deadlines are, and what the consequences of non-compliance will […]
Shareholders’ perspectives on Buffett, Abel and America’s economy
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The 2026 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting is one for the record books. This weekend is the company’s first — in six decades — without Warren Buffett at the helm. Instead, his hand-picked successor, Greg Abel, will address shareholders on Saturday. 3 News Now […]
AFFIDAVIT: Investigators point to hotel surveillance video as proof Florida man linked to Nebraska man’s death
Read the full article on KMTV 3 CARTER LAKE, Iowa (KMTV) — New information from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation confirms the identity of the man found dead inside a hotel room at Country Inn & Suites in Carter Lake. Kenneth Bruce Gauff, 63, of Omaha’s death has been ruled a homicide. Joseph Edward […]
‘Trump Barn’ regains its sign, thanks to anonymous donor and installation help
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner ASHLAND, Nebraska — Online trolls had a field day in March when Nebraskans got wind that a stiff breeze had taken a political sign that named a red barn along Interstate 80 in eastern Nebraska. Much of the social media discourse centered on a combination of higher gas […]
DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens
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Omaha’s ‘This Way’ campaign helps businesses and visitors navigate street car construction
Read the full article on KMTV 3 The “This Way” campaign to help visitors and local businesses navigate street car construction Thousands of people with visit Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. The city and local businesses work together to help them navigate the city. business owners and city leaders say the completed street car […]