Pillen celebrates law boosting private energy help in public power state, pushes for more AI growth
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — As demand for electricity grows across Nebraska, Gov. Jim Pillen expressed his preference for establishing public-private partnerships to shoulder some of the cost burdens of new infrastructure. Pillen ceremonially signed Legislative Bill 1261 Tuesday alongside state lawmakers, public power representatives and other stakeholders. The bill alters […]
May 28: Metro Transit reports record April ridership, prepares expanded service for major events
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Five quarantined cruise passengers facing hantavirus risk head home from Nebraska; 13 remain
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — The first five of 18 cruise ship passengers diverted to the Omaha-based National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center over hantavirus exposure have been allowed to finish their preventive waits at home to make sure they are not sick. UNMC and Nebraska Medicine […]
A new era for Nebraska elections is coming, but why did GOP voters pick Petersen over Evnen?
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A new era is coming to Nebraska elections, as voters rejected the state’s top election official and set the table for new leadership, regardless of which candidate wins in November. Scott Petersen, an Omaha businessman, comfortably beat incumbent Republican Secretary of State Bob Evnen in last […]
Keith Jacobshagen, famed prairie painter, finds essential and eternal in endless Nebraska sky
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Millard Library’s read-to-a-dog program helps kids build reading confidence with furry friends
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Millard Branch Library’s read-to-a-dog program gives kids a low-pressure, private space to practice reading aloud Participants pick books they love, like Dr. Seuss, making reading feel personal and fun. One page, one pup at a time Librarians say kids are becoming better readers through the program. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Kids […]
Connect with OPA: Free concerts this summer in North and South Omaha
Read the full article on KMTV 3 NORTH OMAHA, Neb. — In addition to Broadway shows and concerts, Omaha Performing Arts offers a range of education and community engagement events. This month, KMTV’s series turns to free summer concerts – including those at Miller Park and Upland Park. Visit this website for the lineup of […]
Women Build program shapes North Omaha neighborhood and fuels dream for 8-year-old girl
Read the full article on KMTV 3 NORTH OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Since its start in 1997, Women Build has united hundreds of local women around one home a year. Kathy Perdue, senior supervisor of framing, said the program is designed to be welcoming. “A safe environment. That way, they can learn to build and […]
May 27: ACLU Mayoral Pardons Clinic helps residents navigate Omaha ordinance violations
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May 27: Planning Commission approves housing projects, historic designations and golf course access changes
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