Bill could change what counts as alcohol in Nebraska
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Nebraska legislation would classify drinks with under 0.5% alcohol by volume as non-alcoholic Sales to minors would remain illegal with no established penalties for violations. The proposal comes as nationwide non-alcoholic beverage sales near $1 billion Bill could change what counts as alcohol in Nebraska BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: New […]
Osborn, Ricketts navigate ICE stances with funding debate on horizon
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner A masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent knocks on a car window in Minnesota on Jan. 12, 2026. (Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer) LINCOLN — A national fight over funding immigration enforcement offered a look into an emerging dynamic in Nebraska’s heated U.S. Senate race. Dan Osborn is running […]
Nebraska arts programs face cuts as governor proposes budget changes
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Governor Jim Pillen’s budget proposal would cut $15 million in arts funding, potentially eliminating programs in schools and small communities. Governor Jim Pillen’s 2026 budget proposal would eliminate the state’s share of the endowment to help close a $471 million budget gap. The endowment […]
Glenwood native funds $1M MCC scholarship, expected to ‘pull down some barriers for students’
Read the full article on KMTV 3 SOUTH OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — It’s not a handout, but a hand up. You may have heard that saying? Through his Foundation, Rod Rhoden, a Glenwood native and entrepreneur, has pledged an initial $1 million to fund a scholarship at Metropolitan Community College. Rod’s Tech Team Scholarship is […]
Pillen appoints former Huskers fullback, physical therapist to NU Board of Regents
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, right, shakes hands with newly appointed University of Nebraska Regent Joel Makovicka of Omaha. Feb. 3, 2026. (Courtesy of Nebraska Governor’s Office) LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday appointed Joel Makovicka, a former fullback and Academic All-American for the Huskers, to an Omaha-based […]
Pillen opens up applications for at-large Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission seat
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission, from left: Commissioners Bruce Bailey of Lincoln, Lorelle Mueting of Gretna, Dr. Monica Oldenburg of Lincoln, Kim Lowe of Kearney and J. Michael Coffey of Omaha. At right is Bo Botelho, general counsel for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services contracted […]
Jan. 27: Sarpy County commissioners approve public safety and infrastructure agreements
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Jan. 27: Omaha City Council recognizes community legacy, moves forward on development and rebidding
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Nebraskans decry cash fund sweeps in Gov. Jim Pillen’s state budget proposal
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen before his State of the State address in the Capitol on Jan. 15, 2026. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s mid-biennium budget proposal drew no supporters at a public hearing Monday, with many testifiers sharing concerns about the governor’s continued […]
‘People want to help’: Nebraskan finds massive volunteer effort at Minnesota food pantry
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — A Yutan man who traveled to Minneapolis to deliver food to families affected by immigration enforcement has returned home, but he checked in with KMTV before the journey back to Nebraska WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Yutan man volunteers in Minneapolis to help families affected […]