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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Parkway Development Company seeks rezoning for 7630 Pacific St. to build a new apartment complex in Loveland
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Changes could be coming along Pacific St. in Loveland. Parkway Development Company wants the Omaha City Council to rezone 7630 Pacific St. so a five-story, 34-unit apartment complex can be built there. The Omaha City Council will hold a hearing and vote about TIF […]
Friends, family gather to remember 19-year-old Tori Kreitler at Gifford Park vigil
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Dozens of friends and family members gathered Tuesday night in Gifford Park for a vigil to remember Tori Kreitler, 19. The vigil was held at the home where Kreitler once lived, near 35th and Davenport. Attendees lit candles, listened to music, and shared stories […]
Pete Buttigieg says NE-02 candidate Denise Powell will deliver ‘a future that is better’
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made the case for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic nominee Denise Powell on Tuesday, saying she could “deliver a future that is better.” Powell is facing Republican nominee Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding to represent the slightly right-leaning swing district. […]
DNC won’t intervene in RNC lawsuit against Nebraska voting law after state pledges defense
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Democratic National Committee withdrew a request Tuesday to intervene in a lawsuit from the Republican National Committee against a Nebraska voting law. Omaha attorney Daniel Gutman, representing the DNC, said that as of July 1, it was unclear whether Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen […]
Ernie Chambers library unveiled as longest tenured lawmaker turns 89: ‘I’ll never give up’
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Nebraska’s longest serving lawmaker, former state Sen. Ernie Chambers, celebrated his 89th birthday surrounded by scores of faces: political figures, family, friends — and portraits of more than 70 Black local legends whose candles burned out before his. Ernie Chambers sat in a comfy chair listening […]