Trail connector in Cass County looking at new options after funding cut
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After another cut in state funding, an effort to link recreation trails from Omaha and Lincoln through Cass County is looking at other options. But an official with the agency seeking to build the connector trail said he’s still optimistic, despite more than one setback that […]
Poetry and how it connects us a focus of Neihardt Spring Conference
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner BANCROFT, Nebraska – The poetry of John Neihardt — and his love of rhyme and verse — will take center stage at the 45th annual Neihardt Spring Conference on Saturday. Presentations will focus on the “connective tissue of poetry” as expressed through music, writings and art. Attendees at […]
OPINION: The ‘times’ anything but interesting
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner The ongoing dispute over who first said, “May you live in interesting times,” pales when considering what “interesting” means these days. Last week’s newsy highlights were saddled with enough head-scratching lowlights that the “times” were anything but interesting. We start, as we often do when delineating strange behavior, […]
Families line up to celebrate the grand opening of the Central Omaha Public Library
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — It was a day many neighbors in the metro were waiting for: the grand opening of the Central Omaha Public Library. When I arrived before noon, there was already a line of families out the door. As soon as the ribbon was cut, eager […]
Gretna man accused of chasing young girls released on bond as DCSO increases neighborhood patrols
Read the full article on KMTV 3 GRETNA, Neb. (KMTV) — A man accused of chasing two young girls and intending to commit sexual acts with them has been released on a $2,000 bond, authorities said. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to 196th and V Street on April 16 after reports […]
OPINION: Nebraska doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel to solve its teacher shortage
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Nebraska’s teacher shortage is real. But so is our progress. According to the Nebraska Department of Education, schools across our state entered the 2025-2026 academic year with approximately 490 unfilled positions, down from 669 the year before. This tells us something important: The strategies we’ve been investing in […]
Council Bluffs Legion Riders present flags to veterans in care homes through growing Flags for Vets program
Read the full article on KMTV 3 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KMTV) — The American Legion Riders in Council Bluffs are participating in Flags for Vets, a program designed to present flags to older veterans during their lifetimes. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Flags for Vets program honors living veterans in Iowa The initiative, which started in […]
Nebraska legislative session ends for 2026; lawmakers sustain five vetoes
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Nebraska Legislature adjourned for 2026 Friday, deciding on the final day to sustain five gubernatorial vetoes after 30 lawmakers flipped from support to backing objections across four different bills. Gov. Jim Pillen, in the lead-up to Friday’s last day of session, vetoed five legislative bills, […]
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen sells his legislative wins at end of budget-focused, 60-day session
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen used his last major speech before the May primary in his reelection bid to sell voters on his state budget and his administration’s legislative wins. Pillen described the state budget as a “conservative, balanced budget” just days after it jumped back into […]
Dundee restaurant Ooh De Lally to open a new home to provide housing for seven of its employees
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Ooh De Lally restaurant is opening a home for seven of its employees The restaurant is raising funds to furnish the home and needs $8,000 more, as of Friday afternoon BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Safe and affordable housing can be tough to find for people who […]