La EPA casi nunca repite las pruebas en el mayor sitio de Superfund residencial con plomo del país, pero nosotros sí
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The EPA heralds its Omaha cleanup as a success. But we found many yards still have toxic levels of lead.
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Central Omaha food truck owner keeps business running after late-night vandalism damages trucks
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Two of Omar Garrido’s food trucks were damaged in a late-night vandalism incident on Sunday This happened near 50th and Saddle Creek in Central Omaha Newly installed security cameras captured the attack and are now being planned for inside the trucks BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Omar […]
Military Ave safety improvements aim to reduce crashes
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — 62 car crashes were recorded on Military Avenue between 2020 and 2026, prompting the resurfacing and safety improvement project. In addition to resurfacing the road, the project includes new crosswalks, improved access to public transit, and a new bike lane. Construction is tentatively scheduled […]
Omaha man faces homicide charges in connection with robbery and shooting death of 18-year-old
Read the full article on KMTV 3 A months-long manhunt ended with a traffic stop. Dheal Duaney was arrested during a routine-seeming traffic stop at 46th and Redman Avenue on Friday — nearly three months after Joseph Baha was found shot to death on May 13. Digital surveillance was central to the investigation. Police used phone monitoring […]
July 27: Ralston School Board reviews summer programs, communication efforts and AI policy
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Lindstrom turns in signatures, releases ‘Nebraska Doctrine’ for nonpartisan governor bid
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom of Omaha submitted more than 5,700 signatures Monday in his bid to appear on the ballot as a nonpartisan candidate for Nebraska governor this November. Over the weekend, he also unveiled his policy platform, which he calls the “Nebraska Doctrine.” Lindstrom, 45, […]
Former Nebraska Democratic Party employee sues, alleging sexual harassment, retaliation
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A former employee of the Nebraska Democratic Party is suing the party, alleging sex discrimination and retaliation. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court of Nebraska by Larissa Schultz, the party’s former young Democrats organizer who is currently chair of the Saunders County Democratic […]
Margo Juarez optimistic about continued lawmaker role as she battles cancer
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — State Sen. Margo Juarez of South Omaha said Monday she has been diagnosed with breast cancer but is optimistic about the treatment plan she and doctors have in place. She said she wanted to be as transparent as possible with constituents so released a public statement. […]
Joan von Kampen named editor-in-chief of Nebraska Examiner
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – States Newsroom on Monday announced the hiring of veteran Nebraska editor Joan von Kampen as editor-in-chief of the Nebraska Examiner, the state’s leading government-focused nonprofit news outlet. Joan von Kampen. (Photo courtesy of Todd von Kampen) Von Kampen started at the Examiner on Monday. […]