A new political party could be coming to Nebraska; state Democratic Party officials call foul
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — There is an effort underway in Nebraska to gather enough voters’ signatures to form a new political party in the state. The sponsor behind the push for the new party, called “Nebraska Working People Party,” is Robin Richards, according to paperwork obtained through the Secretary of […]
Omaha dental school gets $4.6M nibble of $50B federal rural health fund
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Omaha Creighton University’s dental school has been awarded a $4.6 million grant by the state to help expand access to oral healthcare for Nebraska’s rural and underserved communities. The funds come from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, which was authorized under the mega tax and […]
U.S. Supreme Court lets Nebraska-Colorado South Platte River, Perkins County Canal case proceed
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Nebraska’s claims about whether Colorado has violated a century-old water compact or obstructed Nebraska’s plans for building a canal. In a brief motion Monday, the nation’s highest court granted the request from Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and his office […]
NU president talks Omaha Community Foundation, Nebraska Medicine transition
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Omaha Community Foundation is set to govern half the Nebraska Medicine nonprofit alongside the University of Nebraska this week. The NU Board of Regents voted unanimously Monday to approve amended nonprofit bylaws and governing documents giving the Omaha Community Foundation two seats on the board […]
Traditional Independence Day picnic and variety show set for July 12 at Gene Leahy Mall
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In Nebraska, a possible new dynamic emerges as blue cities push back against a red state government
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — On June 16, when the Omaha City Council was discussing a proposal to alter the city’s minimum wage, putting it at odds with the state rate, Council member Don Rowe, a registered Republican, worried aloud that the move would send the city on a course for […]
OPINION: Hoping, imagining will not be enough
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Somewhere among the White House’s fractured fairy tale about its reflecting pool faceplant, the ongoing whodunit masquerading as peace talks now being waged to end the war with Iran and, despite some glimmers of hope, Congress’ continued sycophancy, are some court decisions Nebraskans would do well to check […]
Creighton student organizes Center Mall Car Show to raise money for cancer charity
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — A 21-year-old Creighton University student organized the first-ever Center Mall Car Show, bringing together car enthusiasts to raise money for a charity that supports cancer patients and their families. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Creighton student hosts car show to raise money for cancer charity […]
OPINION: In defense of ‘those people’
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Recently, I heard someone mention “those people” when discussing a strategic approach to working with aging adults. The comment was surprising not only because of the tone but because the person could easily be confused as being one of “those people.” Admittedly, I have used this phrase at […]
2026 Memorial Park Concert and Firework Show held on Friday
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The annual Memorial Park Concert and Firework Show was held on Friday in Dundee. It’s a free concert that first began in 1987. The 2026 edition features performances by the band CAKE and Motown legend Smokey Robinson. 3 News Now’s Dundee Neighborhood Reporter Jeremy […]