Walz talks priorities, pivot from Nebraska primary election to Nov. 3 faceoff
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series with Nebraska gubernatorial candidates about their pivot from the May 12 primary election to the Nov. 3 general election. LINCOLN — As former state Sen. Lynne Walz looks ahead to November in her bid to unseat a sitting Republican […]
Hungry Nebraskans may need to prove citizenship to access federally provided food. Food banks fear ‘significant strain.’
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Dog from Wichita finds foster home in Waverly Park, as local rescue warns of rising surrenders
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Liberty, a dog from Kansas, is recovering in Waverly Park with a foster parent Helping Hand for Animals says more pets are being surrendered as rising costs overwhelm owners BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – A dog named Liberty is recovering in Omaha with a foster parent after […]
Nebraska’s projected budget deficit grows to $223 million based on June tax receipts
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska’s projected budget deficit continues to grow after the fourth consecutive month of state tax receipts falling below economic forecasts. The state Department of Revenue’s report on June’s tax receipts showed a net loss of 7% compared to what Nebraska’s Economic Forecasting Advisory Board had predicted […]
Omaha joins Lincoln in restoring $15 minimum wage for all workers
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner The Omaha City Council on Tuesday followed its counterpart in Lincoln and passed a local ordinance keeping its minimum wage at $15 an hour for all workers. The council voted 4-3 to approve the ordinance after rejecting a proposal to put it on file, which would have essentially […]
Central Library seeks work from local artists to add 17th piece to its growing art collection
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Central Library is searching for a local artist to add to its collection of works Artists have near-total creative freedom; the selected work will be revealed in April 2027 BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Central Library is more than a place to check out books. Walk inside […]
Organizers of efforts to establish two new political parties in Nebraska submit signatures
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The groups behind the effort to establish two new Nebraska political parties submitted required signatures to get a ballot line this November. The Secretary of State’s Office confirmed receipt of signatures from the Nebraska Working People Party Tuesday. A spokesperson said the organizers “provided an estimate […]
Pillen memo calling for 5% cut across Nebraska agencies raises questions about governor’s authority
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A memo Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen issued last week calling for a minimum 5% spending cut across state agencies has raised questions about whether the governor has the power to impose such a cut without legislative approval. The memo came three months after Pillen signed a […]
Feds want beloved Kearney businessman to testify in COVID-era loan fraud investigation
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July 6: Millard school board reviews summer programs, updates policies and approves superintendent contract
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