A new era for Nebraska elections is coming, but why did GOP voters pick Petersen over Evnen?
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A new era is coming to Nebraska elections, as voters rejected the state’s top election official and set the table for new leadership, regardless of which candidate wins in November. Scott Petersen, an Omaha businessman, comfortably beat incumbent Republican Secretary of State Bob Evnen in last […]
Keith Jacobshagen, famed prairie painter, finds essential and eternal in endless Nebraska sky
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Millard Library’s read-to-a-dog program helps kids build reading confidence with furry friends
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Millard Branch Library’s read-to-a-dog program gives kids a low-pressure, private space to practice reading aloud Participants pick books they love, like Dr. Seuss, making reading feel personal and fun. One page, one pup at a time Librarians say kids are becoming better readers through the program. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Kids […]
Connect with OPA: Free concerts this summer in North and South Omaha
Read the full article on KMTV 3 NORTH OMAHA, Neb. — In addition to Broadway shows and concerts, Omaha Performing Arts offers a range of education and community engagement events. This month, KMTV’s series turns to free summer concerts – including those at Miller Park and Upland Park. Visit this website for the lineup of […]
Women Build program shapes North Omaha neighborhood and fuels dream for 8-year-old girl
Read the full article on KMTV 3 NORTH OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Since its start in 1997, Women Build has united hundreds of local women around one home a year. Kathy Perdue, senior supervisor of framing, said the program is designed to be welcoming. “A safe environment. That way, they can learn to build and […]
May 27: ACLU Mayoral Pardons Clinic helps residents navigate Omaha ordinance violations
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May 27: Planning Commission approves housing projects, historic designations and golf course access changes
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Cancer survivor, former Omaha firefighter gears up for second Cars & Cures fundraiser
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Nick Howe is an inspiration. The former Omaha firefighter beat cancer in 2017. He then had heart failure twice – the second one leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Instead of letting all of these incredible hurdles keep him down, he has channeled […]
Nebraska U.S. Rep. Mike Flood is still doing town halls in 2026 — and facing hostile crowds. Why?
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Like his other town halls in recent years, U.S. Rep. Mike Flood dealt with boos and jeers during his roughly hourlong gathering last week in his hometown of Norfolk, Nebraska. Some in the audience of roughly 200 attendees asked Flood about his stance on federal support […]
OPINION: Good on those calling bad ideas bad
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Let me get this straight. Actually, not me, but rather Nebrtaska’s congressional delegation. To wit: I buy a flagpole at my local hardware store, maybe a nice 12-footer. I schlep it to Washington, D.C., where I attach Old Glory. Then, as part of mob intent on undoing a […]