Omaha Bagel Company opens first brick-and-mortar location near 55th and Leavenworth in Central Omaha
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha Bagel Company is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Central Omaha Co-owner Hank Shields said the business grew out of a hobby and years of selling at farmers markets The store will be open Wednesday through Friday mornings, with farmers market sales continuing on weekends BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:OMAHA, […]
Nebraska will have two new political parties after efforts meet signature threshold
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska will likely have two new political parties as efforts by two groups met the petition signature threshold, the state Secretary of State’s Office announced Friday. The office, in a press release, said Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen has sent letters to organizers of the […]
Judge declines to force Nebraska Democratic Party to replace former Senate candidate Burbank
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A Lancaster County district judge declined to grant William Forbes a temporary injunction to force the Nebraska Democratic Party to replace U.S. Senate nominee Cindy Burbank after she dropped out of the race. In her ruling, Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong said that Forbes’ […]
Five individuals arrested for suspected fraud in ongoing Lincoln petition investigation
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Lancaster County officials announced Friday the arrest of five out-of-state individuals who helped circulate petitions for three Lincoln-focused petitions this summer. However, more arrests could be on the way as the investigation continues. A news release from the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said “several more” arrest […]
Nebraska education commissioner says 5% spending cut won’t apply to school funding formula
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska’s education commissioner said a 5% spending cut Gov. Jim Pillen requested from all state agencies won’t apply to the state’s school funding formula. Commissioner Brian Maher provided an update on the Nebraska Department of Education’s response to the governor’s spending memo at a State Board […]
‘A long time coming’: Omaha singer’s opera set to debut — and possibly join elite company
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Dispute between Blackstone building owner and the city over void that formed near 38th and Farnam
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha rescinded a $125 inspection bill after sending the building’s owner a property violation notice The building owner’s attorney is meeting with city attorneys Cause of the void that formed near 38th and Farnam in June is still unknown BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – A dispute between […]
Maha Festival returns to downtown Omaha with security, traffic plans in place
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, NE. — Maha Festival is returning to downtown Omaha’s Riverfront Park for its second year, and organizers are sharing details about security and traffic plans ahead of the event. Between 5,000 and 6,000 people are expected to attend the festival, which will take place across 72 acres […]
More than 13,300 Lincoln petition signatures flagged as fraudulent
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Lancaster County election officials have referred to law enforcement more than 13,300 signatures suspected to be fraudulent on three petitions seeking to reshape Lincoln elections. Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen confirmed that update to the Nebraska Examiner on Thursday afternoon. His office on Wednesday had […]
July 31: Benson BID focuses on board recruitment, safety and district improvement projects
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