In Omaha, hope for new program is to ‘spur a groundswell of youth-driven climate action’
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund launched in 2024. It is now tripling in size — adding 300 cities including Omaha. Mayor John Ewing: “The City is already working on implementing the Climate Action Plan. Young people are a vital part of that […]
5 Tips for Nebraska ‘Solopreneurs’ to Grow Their Businesses
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Douglas County sees continued rise in cyclospora infections
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — The number of parasite cyclospora infections among residents in Nebraska’s most populous county continues to climb — rising to 45 confirmed cases this past Saturday. That’s up from 27 confirmations as of just five days earlier. The Douglas County Health Department, in a media release Tuesday, said its […]
NOW CONFIRMED: 45 cases of Cyclospora in Douglas County, up from 27 within five days
Read the full article on KMTV 3 DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) — The Douglas County Health Department says it has now identified 45 cases of Cyclospora – at least as of July 25th (not releasing that case count, however, until July 28th). The previous update from DCHD came on July 20th. At that time, local […]
Pillen addresses cost concerns in update on Nebraska trade mission to Japan, Philippines
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Amid a phase of budget tightening across Nebraska’s state agencies, Gov. Jim Pillen said an ongoing Asia trade mission will have minimal impact on the state’s finances. Through a 13-hour time difference, Pillen on Tuesday gave an update to reporters on his final night of a […]
Kearney center’s culture allowed sexual abuse of teens in state custody, new investigation finds
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Ricketts outraises Osborn in latest report for Nebraska US Senate race
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska U.S Sen. Pete Ricketts’ reelection campaign raised $6.3 million from April through June, more than triple the amount raised by his opponent, registered nonpartisan candidate Dan Osborn. But, Osborn pointed out during an impromptu press conference earlier this month, the majority of Ricketts’ money came […]
Loser of Nebraska Democratic US Senate primary sues party to force replacement for Burbank
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — William Forbes, an anti-abortion pastor who lost the Nebraska Democratic U.S. Senate primary to Cindy Burbank, is suing the state Democratic Party to force it to find a replacement for her after she dropped out of the race last week. William Forbes of Paxton, 2026 candidate […]
116 overseas voters are registered to vote under a Nebraska law targeted by the RNC
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A total of 116 overseas Nebraska voters are registered to vote under a state law being challenged by the Republican National Committee, according to new data from the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office. In a Thursday affidavit, Wayne Bena, deputy secretary of state for elections, said of […]
Grocery in North Omaha food desert progresses, community meeting set to discuss next steps
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — A proposed 25,000-square-foot grocery store in the heart of North Omaha — described as a social enterprise to be run by a nonprofit — has now received the green light from the Omaha City Council and is the subject of a community meeting Wednesday. The 6 […]