OPINION: Getting a ‘save’ critical
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Now that Nebraskans have been told they don’t know what they’re voting for, the state’s U.S. Senators, Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, are being asked to “save” us from the clutches of an evil so repellent that it shall not be named. Actually, we can’t name it. Because […]
Action? Actor’s plan to build star-studded film industry in Nebraska stymied by state grant fight
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner In November, Fallen Giant Films held its first annual showcase of Nebraskans working on projects, including student “shadows.” Some 600 people attended at the Holland Center, said FGF founder Randy J. Goodwin, who is shown on red carpet. (Courtesy of Bryce Johnson and Zach Wagner) OMAHA — While […]
Omaha St. Patrick’s Day parade brings celebration and streetcar construction concerns downtown
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Omaha St. Patrick’s Day parade drew crowds to downtown with the usual excitement, but just a few blocks away, streetcar construction is stirring concern among some businesses and residents. Clark Ross, chair of the Omaha Streetcar Impact Alliance, was along the parade route […]
Gov. Pillen gives update on Nebraska wildfires
Read the full article on KMTV 3 NEBRASKA — Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Senator Pete Ricketts visited central and western Nebraska on Saturday to survey areas hit hard by wildfires and provide an update on relief efforts. Pillen said as of 10 a.m., about 600,000 acres have been damaged by the state’s three largest […]
Guinness price, parades, Irish roots help push Omaha to St. Patrick’s Day Top 10
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — A cheaper pint of Guinness, an extraordinary share of Irish descendants and Irish-flavored Google searches helped land Omaha on a Top-10 list of best American cities for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Omaha ranked No. 9 in research by DuelBits, an online crypto casino and sportsbook, which […]
OPINION: Legislature weighing long-term vision against short-term gain
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner For 151 years, the Nebraska Constitution has provided a North Star for our state, a set of guiding principles that transcend political trends, partisanship, scarcity, prosperity and the politicians of the day. Every elected official, from the governor to local village boards, swears to uphold the state constitution […]
Boxcutter-wielding janitor from 2025 Omaha immigration raid sentenced to 14 months
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — The Honduran janitor who waved a box cutter tool at federal agents during a high-profile immigration raid last year in Omaha was sentenced Friday to 14 months in prison. Marvin Aleman Zepeda, 37, is to be deported to Honduras after he completes his sentence. The sentence […]
Democrat Mark Martinez can’t run for Douglas County sheriff, new election commissioner rules
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Mark Martinez, the Democratic candidate for Douglas County sheriff, doesn’t qualify to run for the position, the county election commissioner announced late Friday afternoon. The county’s new lead election official, Danielle Jensen, said she consulted with the Douglas County Attorney’s Office and Secretary of State’s Office […]
U.S. Labor Department announces $1.67M training grant to laid off Tyson workers
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska has been awarded a $1.67 million federal grant to boost employment and training services for people impacted by the closure of the Tyson Foods plant in Lexington, the U.S. Department of Labor announced. A news release Thursday from the federal agency called the Tyson plant’s […]
‘EPIC Option 2.0’ effort regroups, aims for 2028 to end Nebraska property and income taxes
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A petition campaign aimed at eliminating Nebraska property, income and inheritance taxes and forcing the Legislature to find alternative revenue sources is over for 2026 but hopes to regroup for 2028. The “EPIC Option” campaign announced this week that its “EPIC Option 2.0” effort to pass a […]