Two moms fighting blood cancer share stories of heartbreak, hope, and advocacy
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Hundreds of people fill Stinson Park each year for Blood Cancer United’s Light the Night — raising money to help local families facing blood cancer and to fund research toward a cure. Behind the event are stories of survival, loss, and relentless advocacy. Diana […]
Lincoln petition fraud investigation becomes political
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The fallout from alleged fraud involving three conservative-backed petitions seeking to reshape Lincoln local elections continues as the Democratic-led Lincoln City Council and Nebraska’s most influential Republican political consulting firm clash in the court of public opinion. City Councilman Brodey Weber hosted a press conference last […]
‘It’s hard work’: Nebraska’s corn detasseling tradition is quietly fading
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Annual corporate cycling challenge returns to downtown Omaha for 37th year
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — Now in its 37th year, the event is an established tradition in the community, drawing cyclists of all skill levels to routes ranging from 10 to 42 miles through downtown Omaha. Organizer Bob Mancuso noted that participation has not yet returned to the pre-COVID […]
Gretna puts historic city hall, libraries up for sale as city looks for community-minded buyers
Read the full article on KMTV 3 The city wants stewards, not just buyers. While getting a fair price matters, city leaders are prioritizing buyers who are invested in downtown Gretna’s future and will contribute positively to the community. Three historic properties are on the market at varying price points. The City Hall and Old Fire Hall […]
Most rejected Lindstrom signatures came in Lancaster County, where only 25% were approved
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The vast majority of the 2,407 petition signatures rejected for former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom’s nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor came in Lancaster County, where just 24.6% of signatures were valid. Lindstrom submitted 2,210 signatures total for review in Lancaster County. Just 543 were valid. This is […]
OPD says its school resource officers have shock gloves at 29 schools and they’ve been used twice on students
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OPD says it has delivered shock gloves to SROs at 29 of 34 Omaha-area public schools, with 5 more schools still awaiting training OPD says the gloves have been used twice — both times on students — and both uses were reviewed and deemed within policy BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: […]
Creighton University welcomes freshman class on move-in day
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — Creighton University’s incoming freshman class is the third-largest in the school’s history, with over a thousand students. Nearly 300 are from Nebraska, with significant numbers also coming from Minnesota and Iowa. Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment Sarah Richardson acknowledged the university is actively working […]
Nebraska’s July tax receipts come close to economic forecasts as impact of tax refunds wanes
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska’s tax receipts for July fell less than 1% below economic forecasts, according to the state Department of Revenue, as data shows a steadily lessening impact of higher-than-expected tax refunds. The Department of Revenue’s report on July’s tax receipts showed a net loss of 0.1% compared […]
OPINION: Debate questions no one asked for
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner For Nebraskans trying to make sense of the “Working,” “America,” “First,” “Family,” “People” political party word salad, this week should offer some relief. That’s when a Lancaster District Court judge is scheduled to rule on whether to certify a couple of political newbies to state politics and the […]