A Trump-voting Nebraska pastor is running for Senate as a Democrat. He insists it’s in good faith.
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Metropolitan Community College spotlights Small Business Development Center in Millwork Commons
Read the full article on KMTV 3 MCC’s Small Business Development Center becomes an official partner with Nebraska Business Development Center The center is designed to give entrepreneurs everything they need to start, grow, and succeed in one place. 99% of businesses in Nebraska are small businesses, making centers like this a significant driver of […]
Black, Brown & Red Coalition hosting candidate forum in South Omaha
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — A political candidate forum is set for Thursday in South Omaha. The Black, Brown & Red Coalition, in partnership with the NAACP, will host the nonpartisan event, open to the public and all candidates participating in the May 12 primary election, starting with a 5:30 p.m. “meet […]
Hanscom Park silos set for demolition as developers plans apartment complex with about 230 units
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Vacant Hanscom Park silos will be demolished for a 200-plus-unit apartment complex The Planning Board voted 6-0 to approve a request for more than $10 million in TIF funding on Wednesday BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Silos that have sat vacant for decades near 35th and Vinton […]
Davies named ‘priority candidate’ for permanent UNMC chancellor
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Dr. H. Dele Davies could soon be the next permanent chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, pending a 30-day review and likely future vote of the NU Board of Regents. The University of Nebraska system announced Davies on Wednesday as the “priority candidate” for chancellor. […]
Nebraska’s largest recycling facility in Omaha is offering free public tours in May to encourage recycling
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — First Star Recycling is offering free public tours in May to show Omaha neighbors how recyclable materials are sorted and processed at its facility near 102nd and I streets. The tours are part of Recycling in Action Month, a national initiative. The next public […]
A research facility closure could bring more USDA scientists to Nebraska
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Some U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers could be relocated to Nebraska under a plan to close a Washington D.C.-area research facility. Nebraska researchers say more USDA personnel could benefit the state’s research efforts, but with few details shared about the project or staff movement, how much help […]
Blue dot gamble? Dem insiders weigh chance that winning Congress could lose Legislature
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Races to watch: These battles will decide balance of power in Legislature
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Cinco de Mayo event recognizes local immigrant advocates, features ‘Homies empowerment’ founder
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Two local Latinas who help lead immigrant advocacy efforts for Nebraska nonprofits were honored at a Cinco de Mayo celebration Tuesday. Recognized with community impact awards at Metropolitan Community College’s 26th annual Cinco de Mayo luncheon were: Perla Ochoa, a South Omaha community organizer at the […]