OPINION: New Nebraska law correctly keeps books
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner When author Alex Haley’s “Roots: The Saga of an American Family” became part of the American psyche in 1976, first as a best selling book, then as a beloved television miniseries, it sent scores of Black Americans in search of their own family’s genealogical history. “Roots” also changed […]
Community gathers at Miller’s Landing Park to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Memorial Day served as a reminder that loss touches everyone — not just military families — and that community support plays a vital role in helping people cope. The reading of names at Miller’s Landing Park gave the community a tangible way to honor those who died in […]
Brief tornado touchdown south of Plattsmouth on Friday evening
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA – A brief tornado was reported south of Plattsmouth, NE on Friday. near the town of Murray on HWY 75. This led to a tornado warning for Cass County, NE and Mills County IA during the 5pm hour on Friday evening. A trained spotter from the national […]
Nebraska Game and Parks 250-mile challenge offers prizes for getting outdoors
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Nebraska Game and Parks is offering residents a chance to win prizes simply for getting outside and moving, as part of a challenge honoring America’s 250th birthday. The Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge invites participants to log miles through activities like walking, running, kayaking, horseback riding and more using […]
May 13: Omaha Municipal Land Bank approves property dispositions and hears public concerns
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A BEAD on Nebraska broadband: State reopens provider applications with over $300M still in limbo
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — As Nebraska establishes its first broadband connections through the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program, the future of more than $300 million in allocated-but-unspent funds remains up in the air. At an event earlier this month in Ogallala, Gov. Jim Pillen, alongside U.S. Assistant […]
Former state officials sue Pillen admin over alleged misuse of Nebraska Environmental Trust funds
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Two former state officials sued the Pillen administration and the state treasurer, alleging they unlawfully used Nebraska Lottery proceeds intended for environmental purposes to resolve a state budget shortfall. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, cites a $13.5 million transfer this year from the Nebraska Environmental Trust — […]
A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow.
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Lindstrom explains potential bid for Nebraska governor, dissatisfaction with state’s direction
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom is still considering a nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor, dissatisfied with the direction of the state but not wanting to play “spoiler.” Should Lindstrom start gathering signatures to get on the Nov. 3 ballot, he said that doesn’t yet mean he’ll run […]
U.S. Housing Secretary Turner visits Nebraska, calls Omaha ‘Highlander’ grounds model
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner Thursday visited Omaha’s Highlander campus, including “The Greenhouse,” which is managed by nonprofit No More Empty Pots and where produce is grown and opportunities exist for training and entrepreneurship. The redevelopment site overall includes housing for households of various sizes […]