OPINION: News travels fast; we have questions
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Regular readers of this space know that three or four times a year we hold a hypothetical news conference in which we pose questions for Nebraska’s Congressional delegation. While the calendar pointed toward March for the next faux event, the world is moving apace, so we’re checking in […]
How snow removal contractors are adapting to survive mild winters
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha’s unusually mild winter is creating financial hardships for local snow removal contractors who depend on winter weather to sustain their businesses through the cold months. With only 6.5 inches of snow recorded so far this season, Omaha is nearly 11 inches below average […]
Nebraska mulls temporary firearm seizures for issued protection orders
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers are considering a slate of bills aimed at improving protections for victims of domestic violence, including one that would require the people against whom protection orders were issued to temporarily surrender firearms. The Nebraska Legislature’s Judiciary Committee hosted public hearings Friday on five bills […]
Omaha streetcar construction continues; traffic changes starting Feb. 9
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Work on the future Omaha streetcar continues, and with it comes more closures but also some reopenings starting the week of February 9. Some relief is on the way. One lane of traffic on Farnam Street between 13th and 14th Streets is expected to […]
Omaha mayor honors SONA president in inaugural ‘Year of the Neighbor’ recognition
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. kicked off the city’s “Year of the Neighbor” initiative by presenting the first monthly recognition award to Jose Flores Jr., president of South Omaha Neighborhood Alliance (SONA). Flores received the key to the city, the mayor’s challenge coin, and recognition for his volunteer […]
ICE detention of DACA recipient ripples through mixed-status Nebraska family
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Angel Angel-Becerril, 22, speaks out about his 27-year-old brother’s detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. His brother, Joel Angel-Becerril, had DACA status and is being held without opportunity for a bond hearing during deportation proceedings. The ACLU Nebraska has filed a lawsuit. (Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner) OMAHA — […]
Nebraska antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from lawmaker
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner State Sen. Brian Hardin of Gering at a legislative retreat in Kearney on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — Debate on a bill requiring antisemitism training for public school and university employees got derailed after one lawmaker alleges that another told her, “You are really, […]
Nebraska lawmaker wants to ban public utilities from closing, altering power plants
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued the Omaha Public Power District to try and delay or derail efforts to pull offline some units at the coal and natural gas North Omaha Power Station. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — A Nebraska lawmaker wants to stop public power district boards […]
Feb. 3: Douglas County board members welcome new election commissioner, who outlines key dates before May 12 primary
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DACA recipient detained, denied bond hearing by ICE; ACLU Nebraska files suit
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Supporters of the DACA program rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court. (Robin Bravender/ States Newsroom Washington Bureau) OMAHA — In what advocates see as a troubling escalation of immigration enforcement in Nebraska, federal officials detained a DACA recipient who has lived in the U.S. since he was a […]