New Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Greg Abel, releases shareholder letter of 2026
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. — Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, released his first shareholder letter Saturday, marking a historic milestone for the iconic company. In the 20-page letter, Abel praised Warren Buffett for his guidance and leadership over the years. He assured shareholders that the company’s legendary […]
Advocates decry proposed $5 million transfer from Veterans Aid Fund to help state veterans homes
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Advocates for veterans pleaded with state lawmakers to maintain funds slated to be transferred from a veterans’ aid program to support veterans homes, despite the director of Nebraska’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs saying the transfer would not reduce services. The Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee heard public […]
Pillen touts plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every Nebraska high school
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen says the state will work with a national conservative organization long headlined by slain activist Charlie Kirk to establish a conservative-leaning political club for students in every Nebraska high school. Pillen took no questions during what he called “a pep rally for freedom,” […]
Federal judge sides with McCook migrant detainee in ACLU Nebraska lawsuit
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — An undocumented migrant caught in legal limbo at the ICE detention center in McCook will get a bond hearing soon, or, a federal judge has ruled, the federal government must release him. U.S. District Judge Susan Bazis issued an order late Monday calling for U.S. Immigration […]
Omaha neighbors send 200+ Valentine’s cards to Minnesota students after ICE raids
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Jessica Duggan, co-owner of Kitchen Table in Omaha, organized a community effort to collect over 200 handmade Valentine’s cards for students at Columbia Heights Public Schools in Minnesota. ICE detained multiple students there. Duggan, who has a background in education, said she wanted to […]
Feb. 5: Omaha Parks and Rec Advisory Board hears about improvements at Calarosa Park in Elkhorn area
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Feb. 3: Omaha City Council approves plan for Saddle Creek Marketplace
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Nebraskans raise alarm about proposed $152 million cut to DHHS
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After leaders with Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services assured lawmakers that the governor’s proposed budget cuts would be manageable while maintaining services, more than 20 health care professionals and advocates told a different story. The Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee heard a collection of concerns […]
Omaha firefighters face growing dangers from abandoned building fires
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha firefighters are responding to fires at abandoned buildings across the city, with officials warning that these vacant structures pose serious safety risks due to structural hazards like holes in floors and sealed exits. The latest incident occurred Sunday evening when firefighters issued a […]
The 20th Annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards is coming Feb. 15
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