Lindstrom fails to qualify nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor; many signatures flagged for fraud
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom of Omaha will not appear on the ballot for Nebraska governor this November after a “significant” number of petition signatures were flagged for fraud. The Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office, which oversees state elections, confirmed Friday that Lindstrom, 45, did not obtain […]
Former state Sen. Dan McKeon’s case dismissed after diversion program completed
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Former state Sen. Dan McKeon’s criminal case in Lancaster County Court was dismissed after he successfully completed a court diversion program, according to court documents. McKeon, of Amherst, faced a Class III misdemeanor charge stemming from allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staff member during […]
Priced out in Lincoln: How the capital city became the state’s hardest place to afford a home
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City Council expected to take up community redevelopment area designation near The Center Mall in September
Read the full article on KMTV 3 The Omaha City Council is expected to hold its first reading on a CRA designation – needed to get TIF funding – near The Center Mall in September Lockwood Development says the project will not move forward without TIF funding from the city Neighbors are divided over the […]
Leader of Nebraska’s embattled Medicaid program resigns
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The director of the Nebraska program that oversees Medicaid and long-term care has resigned after less than two years in his position and as Nebraska became the first state to implement more aggressive work requirements for program participants. Drew Gonshorowski, director of the division of Medicaid and […]
Nebraska community colleges will see delayed implementation of Gov. Pillen’s 5% spending cut
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The effects of Gov. Jim Pillen’s 5% spending reduction across all state agencies aren’t likely to hit Nebraska’s community colleges until mid-2027. Michael Baumgartner, executive director of the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, said the 5% cut won’t impact the state’s Community College Future Fund […]
University of Nebraska asks for $166M increase in tax dollars in 2027-29 budget
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved a request to seek $166 million more in taxpayer dollars for the 2027-29 budget cycle. The request calls for an additional $91 million for university operations plus $66.5 million to replace software, expand research and recruit top-performing students. […]
Omaha’s Creighton University continues downtown growth, opens $50M housing hall
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Creighton University’s Magis Hall opened this week as the school’s latest development project helping to change the face of downtown Omaha. (Photo courtesy of Creighton University) OMAHA — A new $50 million Creighton University student residence hall opened this week, adding to the private university’s continued transformation of parts […]
A family reunion drew 500 people to an Omaha park. It’s been going for over 100 years.
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Gifford Park to celebrate 33rd Friday
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Gifford Park’s 33rd Friday event returns this Friday, bringing live music, dance performances, and a community market to the Central Omaha neighborhood. Adrian Petrescu, president of the Gifford Park Neighborhood Association, said the annual tradition has been going on for about 20 years. The […]