World Cup travel boom takes flight for Omaha-based private jet company
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — With the World Cup’s first matches kicking off Thursday June 11, Omaha-based private aviation company Jet Linx is seeing a surge in travel demand. The company teamed up with Union Omaha forward Diego Gutierrez, who took to the runway to show off his skills […]
Nebraska officials warn of downside to CWS crowds, urge lookout for human trafficking
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — With a national spotlight and economic impact set to hit Omaha this week with the start of the men’s College World Series, a lineup of Nebraska officials met Monday at the baseball stadium to underscore the underbelly of such crowd-drawing events: human trafficking. Leaders, including Gov. […]
Nebraska officials certify results for May 12 primary election that ran ‘very smoothly’
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Board of State Canvassers, composed of State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, Gov. Jim Pillen, Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Foley, from left, meets to certify Nebraska’s May 12 primary election. June 8, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN […]
Nebraska lawmakers chosen for nonpartisan fellowship for Midwest political leaders
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Two Nebraskans are among 39 state lawmakers selected to participate in a bipartisan training program that each year “identifies and assists promising state leaders” in the Midwest. Sens. Margo Juarez and Dunixi Guereca, both of Omaha, will gather with other participants July 17-21 in Madison, Wisconsin, […]
Omaha hosts inaugural Ironman triathlon with more than 2,000 competitors
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — More than 2,000 competitors took to Lake Cunningham Sunday morning for Omaha’s inaugural Ironman triathlon. As early morning waves lapped at the lake, over 2,000 green and pink swim caps submerged into the water at the sound of the starting buzzer. A 1.2-mile swim […]
Former Nebraska business chamber executive to return to take top spot
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska’s largest statewide business lobbying group will have a familiar face at the helm in mid-July, following a recent stretch of leadership turnover. Joseph Young has been tapped to be the next president and CEO of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, which has been […]
OPINION: Ethics and principles in news reporting are always relevant
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner I wanted to be Walter Cronkite. So did other broadcast journalism majors in the late 1960s. Known as the most trusted man in America, “Uncle Walter,” as we affectionately called him, was the gold standard in broadcast news, with his rich baritone and his signature tag line, “And […]
After 18-month delay, Nebraska retirement board identifies new executive director candidate
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A year-and-a-half after John Murante left his post as director of Nebraska’s Public Employees Retirement System, the board is poised to recommend his potential replacement. Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Board Chair Janis Elliott confirmed in an email to the Examiner that the board has selected Thomas […]
U.S. House passes major aid package to Ukraine over Republican leadership concerns
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The U.S. House of Representatives, in a bipartisan way Thursday, passed the first major aid package to Ukraine under President Donald Trump since he returned to the White House. Despite House Republican leadership concerns, 18 Republicans joined with nearly all Democrats and the lone House independent to […]
BREAKING: Federal court rules on First Amendment and Mayor John Ewing’s Facebook page
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – A federal court has ruled that Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. “engaged in viewpoint discrimination of the First Amendment” after removing a comment from his official Facebook page. We’ve been following this story for more than a year now. Lisa Kilker, a downtown neighbor […]