Families across Sarpy County make the most of the snowfall
Read the full article on KMTV 3 SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) – Families across Sarpy County made the most of the snowfall, building snow angels, throwing snowballs and helping neighbors clear sidewalks. Families across Sarpy County embraced unexpected snowfall with snow angels, snowball fights and neighborly snow removal help Papillion neighbors say city snow plowing […]
This Nebraska company is supplying ICE with surveillance tech
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State pauses effort to penalize Nebraska companies doing business in China
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Refugees, advocates seek to restore food aid lost under new federal rules
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — He came to Nebraska in 2021 as a refugee from war-torn Syria. On Thursday, Abdulrazzak Alkoutaini of Lincoln called himself “living proof” that public food assistance is “an investment not a cost.” He told a legislative panel that access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allowed him […]
Nebraska disability service coordinators could face pay cuts in state takeover
Read the full article on KMTV 3 A Nebraska mother who provides round-the-clock care for her disabled son is among thousands of families facing uncertainty after the state abruptly ended its contract with a disability services organization. Tricia Gushard learned through social media that Nebraska is terminating its contract with the League of Human Dignity, […]
Omaha prepares for winter’s largest snowfall so far
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha is experiencing a large snowfall after a mild winter Nebraska State Patrol doubles staff, advises drivers to avoid travel if possible Storm is delaying some travel BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — After a mild winter, Omaha residents are finally experiencing weather that feels like February. A […]
Veterans raise concerns over proposed bill to move money from aid fund
Read the full article on KMTV 3 PAPILLION, Neb. (KMTV) – The proposed budget bill would allow for millions to be withdrawn from the state’s Veterans Aid Fund. •Veterans raise concerns to proposed Nebraska budget bill that would withdraw millions from Veterans Aid Fund Veterans worrsymoving money out could impact future veteran support Fund currently […]
Bellevue community launches fundraiser to help Stella’s Bar & Grill rebuild after fire
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV)– The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, with help from community members, launched a fundraiser to support the restaurant as it rebuilds. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: The Bellevue community is coming together to help Stella’s Bar & Grill reopen after a fire forced the local staple to close until further […]
Advocates say proposal would protect Environmental Trust from ‘death by a thousand cuts’
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A parade of wildlife groups and conservationists urged state senators Thursday to prevent “death by a thousand cuts” of the Nebraska Environmental Trust by advancing a proposal to protect the Trust against cash fund raids to help the state budget. Gov. Jim Pillen has proposed to […]
Federal crackdown targets animal abuse, local rescue offers tips
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT The federal government is cracking down on animal abuse, and local rescue volunteers say Nebraskans can play a crucial role in supporting ethical breeding practices. At Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue in Gretna, volunteer Heather Reese has witnessed firsthand the ongoing effects of irresponsible breeding that […]