Fifty years ago, a documentary chronicled a Nebraska high school’s class reunion. It’s about to hit the big screen.
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Omaha neighbors gather at the Joslyn Castle to envision the city’s future
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha neighbors gathered at the Joslyn Castle to talk about future urban design ideas at the Omatopia exhibit Walkability and green space topped the list of concepts neighbors want to see in their neighborhoods The Omatopia exhibit runs through August 20 at the Joslyn Castle BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, […]
Streetcar construction relief fund offers grants and loans to struggling businesses
Read the full article on KMTV 3 BLACKSTONE, Neb. (KMTV) — The Nebraska Enterprise Fund has launched the Streetcar Impact Fund to help small businesses along the streetcar route weather the financial strain of ongoing construction. The fund, backed by a private donor, offers $10,000 grants to businesses that can show at least a 10% […]
Nebraska nonpartisan US Senate candidate Dan Osborn qualifies for November ballot
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — After months of campaigning, it’s official: Independent candidate Dan Osborn will be on the November ballot in a heated race for U.S. Senate against incumbent Republican Pete Ricketts. The Nebraska Secretary of State’s office announced Thursday that Osborn had collected at least 6,096 valid signatures to […]
DHHS ousts administrator overseeing state youth centers amid Kearney sex abuse scandal
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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 […]