OPINION: Passion for informing Nebraskans brings editor to the Examiner
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner I wouldn’t leave western Nebraska for just any job. And I haven’t left the west entirely. As the Nebraska Examiner’s new editor-in-chief, I’ll be splitting my time between Lincoln and North Platte, where my husband and I have our home. For 10 years, I’ve led small western Nebraska […]
Petition fraud investigation expands to all 2026 Nebraska-wide ballot measures
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The ongoing Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office investigation into possibly fraudulent petition signatures has expanded to all four statewide citizen-led initiatives. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin of the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office announced the expansion at a Wednesday morning briefing. The four proposed ballot measures seek to legalize and […]
Aug. 10: Lincoln City Council advances infrastructure, airport and public safety measures
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Nebraska musicians move to New York (and elsewhere) for careers but keep their hometown roots
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Flatwater Free Press reporter talks lead investigation on ‘Here & Now’
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Nebraska attorney general sues Omaha over minimum wage ordinance ahead of Oct. 1 start
Read the full article on KMTV 3 The legal conflict is about home-rule authority. The core of the dispute is whether Omaha, as a home-rule charter city, has the power to set its own minimum wage rules — or whether state law overrides it. That question is likely to be decided in court before Oct. 1. […]
Omaha Police Department school resource officers in Omaha Public Schools will not carry shock gloves
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OPD school resource officers will not carry shock gloves in OPS schools Shock gloves were used on 2 OPS students before the policy change OPS superintendent says he was unaware the gloves were being used on students BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Omaha Public Schools will not […]
‘Exciting time’ for pancreas cancer treatment as new device offers hope for improved lifespan, quality of life
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha doctors at Nebraska Medicine are testing a new device for delivering chemotherapy directly into pancreatic tumors. A method that might improve quality of life and lifespan for patients. RELATED | New pancreatic cancer drug that doubles survival time now available at Nebraska Medicine […]
Nebraska and metro-based health groups respond to Trump order: ‘This should not be a political issue’
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — On August 10, 2026, when President Donald Trump issued an executive order related to children and vaccines, he recommended reducing the overall number required. Also, instead of having a combined shot for measles, mumps, and rubella, Trump ordered the vaccines be separated out. Other […]
Nebraska Democrats will vote to fill vacancy for US Senate race after its candidate dropped out
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Nebraska Democratic Party will decide at a state central committee meeting this week whether to fill a vacancy caused by its U.S. Senate candidate dropping out. In a Lancaster County District Court affidavit, state party Chair Jane Kleeb said a vote to fill the vacancy […]