Nebraska GOP, Dems appeal to state Supreme Court to stop other political parties
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska’s two major political parties have asked the state Supreme Court to overrule a judge’s decision allowing two new state political parties to form. The Nebraska Democratic and Republican parties filed their appeals Thursday morning. The two cases are in the hands of the Nebraska Supreme […]
Dundee Day returns for its 35th annual celebration on Saturday in Dundee
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Dundee Day returns on Saturday for its 35th annual celebration The event features a 5K, parade, 100+ vendors, live music, a beer garden, and more BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Dundee Day returns on Saturday for its 35th annual celebration, bringing a 5K run, a parade, vendors, […]
America’s streetcar revival has seen mixed results. Is Omaha on the right track?
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Advocates of Nebraska’s ‘most vulnerable’ call on Pillen to pause funding cuts pending review
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Some came in wheelchairs, with caretakers. Others, with intellectual disabilities, were escorted by parents. Among them were four state lawmakers and a host of advocates for a population they described as Nebraska’s “most vulnerable.” Advocates for people with disabilities hold signs and speak during an event Wednesday […]
Judge allows both new Nebraska political parties on fall ballot
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A Lancaster District Court judge has dismissed objections to two new Nebraska political parties from the state’s two major parties. Judge Darla Ideus said the Nebraska Democratic Party and National Working Families Party filed their objections too late for the Nebraska Working People Party. In a […]
UNO students move into Maverick Village, a dorm solely for aviation students, emphasizing community
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, NE. — It’s move-in season at the University of Nebraska Omaha, and a new community is taking shape just for aviation students. For the first time, a portion of UNO’s Maverick Village will house 48 aviation students together. UNO describes the dorm as a way to strengthen […]
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs visits Omaha VA, emphasizes care for women, young veterans
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, NE. — U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins visited the Omaha VA today, touring the facility and honoring staff members for their work. Collins presented ceremonial coins to several staffers, including nurses, the chief of VA police and a hospital chaplain. When asked about his goals […]
School resource officers from the Bellevue Police Department will keep shock gloves in Omaha Public Schools
Read the full article on KMTV 3 School resource officers from the Omaha Police Department removed shock gloves in Omaha Public Schools School resource officers from the Bellevue Police Department are keeping shock gloves in Omaha Public Schools Shock gloves remain in Westside Community Schools, Millard Public School and Elkhorn Public Schools BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, […]
Nebraska Legislature will decide whether to apply Gov. Pillen’s 5% spending cuts during 2027 session
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — When a new Nebraska Legislature convenes for its 2027 session, lawmakers will have the authority to accept or reject Gov. Jim Pillen’s plan to cut all state agencies’ budgets by a minimum of 5%. Pillen announced the spending cuts in a July memo. Though the memo […]
Conservative group submits new signatures for 3 petitions to reshape Lincoln city elections
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The conservative campaign seeking to reshape Lincoln municipal elections turned in a second set of signatures Wednesday in hopes of reaching the November ballot. Good Government Lincoln, the group led by former state Sen. Tony Fulton of Lincoln, announced Wednesday that they were again turning in more […]