Blooming lilacs drawing visitors to Arbor Lodge
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner NEBRASKA CITY, Nebraska — A Nebraska community best known for its apples and trees is seeking visitors interested in another plant — lilacs. Over 30 some years, a collection of different lilacs at Arbor State Historical Park in Nebraska City has grown to more than 200 varieties and […]
Creighton University student’s book detailing his adoption journey heads to the Library of Congress
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Creighton University student Wilson Munsterman wrote “Marked by Adoption” to detail his journey from a Chinese orphanage to his adoptive family. Munsterman hopes the book helps others understand adoption by sharing his own struggles with self-worth and how his mindset eventually changed. The book is currently available on […]
Pillen eyes more state budget cuts to help offset local property taxes
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hosts an inaugural public roundtable with 18 of his appointed cabinet members in the Nebraska State Capitol. April 20, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — More state budget cuts could be on the way in 2027 as Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen again pledges to shrink […]
Omaha residents can now enjoy unlimited free bike rides across the city to improve health and transit
Read the full article on KMTV 3 A first-of-its-kind program now offers residents unlimited, free 60-minute bike rides Sponsored in part by Medica, the initiative aims to improve community health and provide a free transportation option as costs rise. Organizers will collect data over the next year to prove the program’s benefits to supporters and […]
Metro Transit brings a new bus route to Saddle Creek to connect riders with essential stores and services
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Metro Transit is bringing a bus route to Saddle Creek Road for the first time to help riders access frequently used stores and services. The new service, which began Sunday, is part of Bus Route 30. The route starts in Florence, travels through North […]
April 14: Sarpy County Board of Commissioners highlight public safety efforts
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April 13: Lincoln Council advances redevelopment, infrastructure and regulatory measures
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Inside the closing sprint to be the Dem nominee in NE-02
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Hours before a live forum this month, Democratic candidate Crystal Rhoades did what she has done with her downtime for months. She knocked on voters’ doors in Nebraska’s most populous city. Rhoades — and her husband, Ben Onkka — mapped out which doors to knock using […]
Trail connector in Cass County looking at new options after funding cut
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — After another cut in state funding, an effort to link recreation trails from Omaha and Lincoln through Cass County is looking at other options. But an official with the agency seeking to build the connector trail said he’s still optimistic, despite more than one setback that […]
Poetry and how it connects us a focus of Neihardt Spring Conference
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner BANCROFT, Nebraska – The poetry of John Neihardt — and his love of rhyme and verse — will take center stage at the 45th annual Neihardt Spring Conference on Saturday. Presentations will focus on the “connective tissue of poetry” as expressed through music, writings and art. Attendees at […]