July 23: Metro Transit approves Inland Port Authority partnership

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Nebraska’s non-conference ’26-’27 schedule: Who will the Huskers play?

Read the full article on KMTV 3 LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — Coming off their most successful season in program history (28-7) has ‘created some opportunities,’ according to Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg. The team’s 2026-27 non-conference schedule has been announced. At a glance: Schedule begins with exhibition games in October 4 games against power conference opponents […]
Small town bar raises a glass to the village of Hordville

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Middle school students explore hands-on chemistry at Creighton University summer camp

Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Middle school students are spending part of their summer break at Creighton University, doing hands-on chemistry experiments and building skills they could apply towards future endeavors in STEM. For the campers, the experience is a far cry from textbooks and homework assignments. […]
Walz selects farmer, ag leader, ex-Republican as Nebraska lieutenant governor pick

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner ELKHORN, Neb. — Former state Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont, the 2026 Democratic choice for Nebraska governor, announced a corn and soybean farmer and ex-Republican on Tuesday as her pick for lieutenant governor. Walz announced the selection Tuesday of Ben Steffen, who farms near Humboldt, while at a supporter’s […]
Gene Haynes speaks on North High School naming its new stadium in his honor

Read the full article on KMTV 3 The OPS Board of Education approved naming North High School’s new stadium after Gene R. Haynes OPS Board President Jane Erdenberger, who worked alongside Haynes for 16 years, says his greatest gift was making every child feel seen. Gene R. Haynes Stadium is set to open at North […]
‘Converse among ourselves and see where we go from here:’ Loveland neighbors debate planned apartments

Read the full article on KMTV 3 34-unit, 5-story apartment complex planned near 78th and Pacific in Loveland Omaha City Council expected to vote on rezoning and additional TIF funding next week BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Some neighbors in Central Omaha’s Loveland neighborhood are raising concerns about height, parking and traffic as a […]
In Omaha, hope for new program is to ‘spur a groundswell of youth-driven climate action’

Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund launched in 2024. It is now tripling in size — adding 300 cities including Omaha. Mayor John Ewing: “The City is already working on implementing the Climate Action Plan. Young people are a vital part of that […]
5 Tips for Nebraska ‘Solopreneurs’ to Grow Their Businesses

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Douglas County sees continued rise in cyclospora infections

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — The number of parasite cyclospora infections among residents in Nebraska’s most populous county continues to climb — rising to 45 confirmed cases this past Saturday. That’s up from 27 confirmations as of just five days earlier. The Douglas County Health Department, in a media release Tuesday, said its […]