‘Definitely responsible’ : Drivers demand answers after they say Bellevue gas station sells water-tainted gas
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV) – Customers are demanding answers and facing large repair bills after they say a BP gas station in Olde Towne Bellevue sold them water-tainted gas. A Bellevue BP gas station sold water-tainted gas, causing several customers’ cars to break down shortly after filling up. The […]
Omaha planning board approves rezoning for 34 unit apartment complex in Loveland
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Planning Board approved rezoning in Loveland 34 unit apartment complex planned near 78th and Pacific BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – A home near 78th and Pacific in Loveland may soon be demolished to make way for a 34 unit apartment complex. The Planning Board approved a zoning […]
On the road: Mobile simulation unit changes training landscape for Omaha’s EMTs and paramedics
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — If you’re an EMT or a paramedic, pulling away from your station for advanced certification training and continuing education is necessary – but not always convenient. Creighton’s Paramedicine Department in the College of Nursing and the Omaha Fire Department collaborated on a new Mobile […]
Omaha entrepreneurs connect and share ideas at One Million Cups networking event at Millwork Commons
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) – – Dozens of Omaha entrepreneurs gather every Wednesday at Millwork Commons for One Million Cups, a networking event aimed at building community. Presenters are given six minutes to share their business or nonprofit goals, providing local leaders an opportunity to connect, find mentorship and […]
An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar.
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Bill to expand support for struggling Nebraska K-3 readers falls to filibuster
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A legislative bill to require Nebraska public schools to increase support for struggling young readers and students with dyslexia fell two votes short Wednesday. Legislative Bill 1050, a priority of Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen with support from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, failed on a 31-4 vote. […]
Developer feels shoved out of Grand Island good life district, seeks state intervention
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Another rocky episode is unfolding in the saga of Nebraska’s Good Life District Act — this time in Grand Island. Grand Island contains one of the five state-approved good life districts governed by legislation aimed at creating tourism-boosting economic development projects via a state tax incentive. […]
Council Bluffs high school students offer discounted car maintenance to neighbors
Read the full article on KMTV 3 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KMTV) — Students at Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs are offering discounted car maintenance to the community through the school’s TradeWorks program. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Council Bluffs students offer discounted car maintenance TradeWorks instructor, Dean Giese, said the automotive students are ready […]
Bellevue gas station pumps shut down after water is found in tank
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV) – The investigation comes after drivers reported that their cars broke down after filling up at the station. Reporter Greta Goede visited the Olde Towne BP but the gas pumps were already turned off. The Bellevue Fire Marshal ordered the Olde Towne BP to stop […]
Lincoln mother continues fight for Nebraska literacy, dyslexia awareness
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — As the Nebraska Legislature considers whether to mandate increased support for struggling young readers, a Lincoln mother urges officials to act as she continues a years-long push for literacy and dyslexia awareness. Heather Schmidt of Lincoln said she is “cautiously optimistic” about the newest amendment to Legislative […]