The $200,000 bet rewriting Nebraska’s talent playbook
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Nebraska’s once-controversial ‘500-mile Sculpture Garden’ celebrates 50 years
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A collection of outdoor sculptures that stirred criticism and conversations 50 years ago is about to take another ride into the spotlight. To mark the 250th birthday of the United States, the Nebraska Arts Council is planning a series of events to celebrate the eight sculptures […]
OPINION: Rising childcare costs strain Nebraska family budgets, reduce business output
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner One of the most common questions First Five Nebraska (FFN) receives from policymakers and community leaders is “What’s the average cost of childcare in Nebraska?” The short answer: more than most families in our state can afford. The actual answer: it’s complicated. The price that a family pays […]
Omaha Art Fair vendors say Saturday’s severe weather shattered livelihoods and wiped out months of work
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Severe weather Saturday morning damaged tents and destroyed inventory at the Omaha Art Fair and hurt revenue at the Omaha Farmer’s Market, leaving some small business owners with significant losses. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Omaha Art Fair vendors devastated by Saturday severe weather Adam […]
Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition; teaches kids life lessons
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — After a morning storm, local kids dried off their cars and geared up for the Omaha Soap Box Derby, an 88-year-old tradition held at Seymour Smith Park. UPDATE: Local Champions — Lily Brand, Drew Brand and Brooke Hamilton — will compete in the world […]
Omaha advocates say vaping products are designed to attract kids, not help smokers quit
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Bright colors, candy-like flavors and devices that mimic everyday items like pens, highlighters and lipstick make vaping products attractive to children. CDC data shows 1.6 million students currently vape, including more than 400 middle schoolers. Nicotine patches, gum and nasal spray are the proven ways to stop smoking […]
College World Series brings electric atmosphere to Omaha on Friday
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The College World Series opened in Omaha with an electric atmosphere Friday, as fans of powerhouse SEC programs and first-time participants packed the city’s popular spots. West Virginia and Troy are both making their first trips to Omaha this year, bringing new fan bases […]
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz campaigns for Ricketts in Nebraska
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was at the Country Club of Lincoln on Friday to campaign for Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts in his bid for reelection. Both Ricketts and Cruz emphasized the seriousness of the Senate race in Nebraska, a noticeable shift in tone from earlier […]
Second former Nebraska lawmaker mulling nonpartisan run, including for secretary of state
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A second former Nebraska state lawmaker is considering a nonpartisan run for one of “several” offices this election cycle but said he would not run in any three-way race. Former state Sen. Bob Krist, 69, of Omaha, a 2009 Republican appointee to the Legislature turned 2018 Democratic […]
June 10: Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission approves zoning changes
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