DHHS ‘error’ in case of Nebraskan with disabilities hits home with state lawmaker
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner BELLEVUE, Nebraska — Isaac Rountree’s parents were more than puzzled when their adult child, a member of the state’s developmentally disabled community, was suddenly cut from his Medicaid coverage. The rationale from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services made no sense to the Rountrees, who felt […]
Dem primary fundraising in Nebraska’s 2nd District tightens as GOP race narrows
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha passed business owner and political action committee co-founder Denise Powell in fundraising for the fourth quarter of 2025 in the six-candidate Democratic primary to represent Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, according to federal campaign finance reports. Powell still leads in overall […]
OPINION: Needle moving, social contracting, teacher listing
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Three thoughts … Racism used to have some juice. It meant something. It moved the needle. Bigotry — in individuals, groups or countries — was booed, banned and boycotted. Today? Apparently not so much. After the president reposted a repugnant video with a racist trope of former President […]
Burlington Capital founder Mike Yanney dies at 92
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha native and iconic philanthropist Mike Yanney has died at 92 years old. Governor Jim Pillen posted on X grieving his death, posting his condolences for the Yanney family and saying his life was “a life truly well lived and we are better for it.” […]
Trader Joe’s packed with Valentine’s Day flower shoppers
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Trader Joe’s parking lots were packed on Valentine’s Day as shoppers flocked to the popular grocery chain for flowers. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Trader Joe’s parking lot was packed on Valentine’s Day as shoppers flocked to the popular grocery chain for flowers. Families, couples and gift-buyers […]
New Nebraska tourism director appointed amid talks of possible merger
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After a national search that drew nearly 50 applicants, the Nebraska Tourism Commission chose an executive director who had worked for the agency for a decade. Jenn Gjerde was promoted following a unanimous 9-0 vote at a Feb. 12 commission meeting. Her appointment is effective immediately, […]
Downtown business owner forms ‘Streetcar Impact Alliance’, addresses construction challenges, revenue losses
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Local business owners along Omaha’s streetcar route are banding together to address the ongoing challenges from construction that they said have disrupted their operations for years. Clark Ross, owner of Mercury at 16th and Harney, has started the Streetcar Impact Alliance to help businesses collectively voice their concerns […]
Holy Name Church kicks off 45th annual fish fry
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Friday before the start of Lent, Holy Name Church is back at it again with their famous fish fry in Omaha. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: I drove to Holy Name Church in Omaha, where the annual fish fry season kicks off just under a week […]
Police union warns of ‘dangerous’ staffing levels; OPD says coverage remains ‘adequate’
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Will your neighborhood be less safe starting March 1st? That’s the assertion from the Omaha Police Officers Association. In a Facebook post Friday, the union described a ‘crisis’ and dangerously low staffing, which, the group says, puts officers and families at risk. Leadership within […]
Survivor 50 Challenge lands in Nebraska
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Thousands of fans have already joined the Survivor 50 Challenge in cities like Denver, Louisville and Missoula. The search for the Hidden Immunity Idol has arrived in Omaha, and with it, comes a chance to win the grand prize: a trip to Los Angeles […]