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Student struck by car during walkout at Fremont High School

Read the full article on KMTV 3 FREMONT, Neb. (KMTV) — A student was struck by a vehicle during a demonstration outside Fremont High School on Wednesday afternoon and was taken to the hospital. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. during a non-school sponsored, student-led walkout in front of the school along Lincoln Avenue, according […]

Court hears lawsuit seeking to stop Nebraska from releasing voter data to federal government

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Voters fill in ballots at the First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Nick Clark/Nebraska News Service) LINCOLN — A public advocacy nonprofit argued Thursday that the federal government must comply with Nebraska statutes when requesting the state’s voter records. Lancaster County District Court Judge […]

Health official ‘highly concerned’ with latest Nebraska measles case

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District on February 27, 2025, in Seminole, Texas. Nebraska has confirmed four measles cases within a week, all in the same household in Platte County. Two of those cases were still active or […]

DED, Pillen back in Foley’s crosshairs over justification for emergency no-bid contract

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, left, and Governor’s Office Chief of Staff Dave Lopez. Jan. 28, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — The Pillen administration faces new questions this week over whether a compressed timeline justified the Nebraska Department of Economic Development rushing into a $2.5 million no-bid emergency […]

PAY IT FORWARD: Bellevue teachers receive $500 check

Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Congratulations to Malynda Olson & Theresa Grove, Bellevue teachers who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. As the nominators, shared with us, “Ms. Grove and I teach Special Education and 3 of the […]

PAY IT FORWARD: Ops teacher at Skinner Elementary School receives $500 check

Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Congratulations to Karrie Seibel, an Omaha teacher who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. The nominators shared with us, “I would like to nominate my son’s 5th grade teacher, Ms. Seibel, for the […]

PAY IT FORWARD: Millard first grade teacher receives $500 check

Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Congratulations to Haley Spreitzer, Millard teacher who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. As the nominator, Emma Decker shared with us: Miss Spreitzer has been a driving force in so many of her […]

PAY IT FORWARD: Boys Town teacher receives $500 check

Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Congratulations to Tom Peterson, Omaha teacher who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. As the nominators, Misty & Jeff shared with us, “Without a doubt one of the most caring, patient, dedicated teachers […]

Connect with OPA: Community drumming workshop comes to Omaha with choose-what-you-pay option

Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha Performing Arts is bringing unique cultural experiences to the community, including a hands-on drumming workshop and an interactive Japanese game show. Cirque Kalabanté Drumming Workshop On February 3rd, performers from Cirque Kalabanté will lead a community drumming workshop at The Venue at Highlander. […]