Amid support, Nebraska restaurateur in U.S. since age 10 ordered deported
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Roughly 2,500 petition signers and a courtroom overflowing with supporters, some relatives who are U.S. citizens, could not stop the deportation of a well-known Kearney, Nebraska, businessman. An Omaha immigration judge on Tuesday ordered that Carlos Godinez be returned to his native Guatemala, a place he […]
After nearly 4 decades of photographing sandhill cranes, it’s still ‘magic every time’
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Massive wildfires dealt another blow to Nebraska ranchers. Climate change may make them more common.
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OPINION: Preserving heritage means preserving our community
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Across Nebraska and many American cities, policymakers are debating the future of historic preservation and cultural funding. Recent proposals to reduce or restructure the Nebraska Cultural Preservation Endowment Fund, a fund that supports arts and humanities programs across the state, as well as eliminate the Nebraska Historic Tax […]
Gas prices average $4 a gallon across the US as the ongoing war with Iran drives up global oil costs
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The average price for a gallon of gas across the U.S. is now around $4 as the war with Iran continues. This is a stark difference from what President Donald Trump promised in 2024. “Energy is going to bring us back. That means we’re […]
Lawmakers advance compromise to add Tom Osborne, other living people to Nebraska Hall of Fame
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Former Husker legend Tom Osborne could soon be the next member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame after lawmakers Tuesday reached a compromise on a bill designed for him. Gov. Jim Pillen, a former Husker defensive back in the 1970s under Osborne, has made it no secret […]
Nebraska lawmakers advance Capitol security bill after tweaks
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers advanced a slightly tweaked bill to enhance security protocols around the Capitol. Legislative Bill 1237, from the Legislature’s Executive Board, passed 36-3 after it was amended to restrict a narrower list of weapons that would not be allowed on Capitol grounds without prior approval. […]
Parents express concerns that registered sex offenders are not automatically banned from Nebraska schools
Read the full article on KMTV 3 SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) – Restrictions for registered sex offenders on school grounds in are handled on a case-by-case basis, though cities can put stricter ordinances in place. Parents say more restrictions are needed. Nebraska law does not automatically ban registered sex offenders from school grounds; restrictions are […]
Douglas County Board of Commissioners demands financial changes to continue funding Duet’s services
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Douglas County may cut funding for disability service provider Duet in six months Duet must provide audits and restructure after firing staff and listing 20 properties Families of the nearly 400 people who use Duet’s services are worried about potential cuts BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The […]
“I’m a real democrat.” KMTV presses Nebraska Senate candidate Bill Forbes on decoy claims
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Nebraska Democrats and Independents are raising concerns about a potential decoy candidate running for the U.S. Senate. Bill Forbes is running as a Democrat, but the state party says he is a fake candidate. A CNN report diving deep into his background is making national headlines after being […]