OPINION: The UFC Freedom 250 plot highlights emerging trends in the threat landscape
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner “..to set this off we need an event or events that cause people to realize the revolution has officially begun.” So said an Ohio man arrested last week with several other co-conspirators. The envisioned “revolution” was not a peaceful protest in the streets but instead a plot to […]
A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field
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Pillen creates property tax ‘hotline’ to solicit Nebraskans’ anger on rising taxes, valuations
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen unveiled a new property tax “hotline” Wednesday meant to pressure state lawmakers to act, but some senators don’t yet know if it will have an impact. Pillen announced a new state website and phone number — 402-471-9554 — in a goal to solicit Nebraskans’ feedback […]
13 Women honored by Women’s Center for Advancement for leadership and community service in Omaha
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Women were recognized by the Women’s Center for Advancement for their leadership, service, and advocacy in the Omaha community. Honorees Pastor Portia Cavitt, Tahnee Markussen, and Dr. Viv Ewing each work to strengthen North Omaha through resource connection, youth services, and community advocacy. When asked what advice they […]
Another hole forms along Farnam St., this time in Downtown
Read the full article on KMTV 3 A hole in the street, which the city is calling a washout, formed near 9th and Farnam earlier this week City engineers say washouts are common at construction sites due to erosion BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – A hole in the street, which the city is calling […]
Mom of eight faces fears beyond deportation: What will become of her US citizen kids?
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — The Guatemalan mom left the Omaha immigration office, a monitor attached to her ankle, and immediately called her teenage son who was at home watching seven younger siblings. She was coming home, Isabel Quinilla Pu told her kids. For now at least. “They’re happy,” the undocumented […]
Cuts for a cause: Meet the Lincoln barber trading trims for diapers
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Community gathers by candlelight to remember Jamise Thompson
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Jamise Thompson, 28, was shot and killed Saturday near 24th and Lake in North Omaha. Friends, family, and community members gathered by candlelight to honor Thompson, sharing memories of her laugh, her love, and her selflessness. Thompson’s family says her greatest joy was being a mother, and they […]
Omaha’s largest Juneteenth parade postponed to August 15 after lightning forces cancellation
Read the full article on KMTV 3 While the parade has historically gone on rain or shine, lightning the morning of the event forced organizers to call it off for safety reasons. Scheduling conflicts pushed the date to August. The August date may bring something new. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Omaha’s largest Juneteenth parade postponed to August […]
Hole under Farnam St. and vacant building causes mud spread, business impacts in Blackstone
Read the full article on KMTV 3 A hole opened Sunday under Farnam St. and a vacant building, sending mud behind buildings in Blackstone The city covered the hole with a tarp and is installing a pedestrian bridge to restore sidewalk access BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Work continues at 38th and Farnam St. […]