OPINION: Embrace spring with an emphasis on green time, not screens
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner When you take a walk in Nebraska’s Fontenelle Forest, you pass bur oak trees that are more than 300 years old — older than the United States. These incredible trees provide important perspective, reminding us to slow down, disconnect from digital life and reconnect with nature, surrounded by […]
‘HERstory month’ event features women who help shape Nebraska
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner An exhibit featuring women who have helped shape Nebraska’s story was the focal point at a “HERstory Month” event Friday that culminated Women’s History Month. (Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner) OMAHA — Lucille and Ethel and 100 Nebraska women trailblazers were on display Friday at an Omaha event celebrating “HERstory Month.” […]
ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CLOCK: Council Bluffs church plans ’50s sock hop to restore downtown landmark
Read the full article on KMTV 3 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KMTV) — The congregation at Broadway United Methodist Church in Council Bluffs is raising money to get its historic clock tower working again by hosting a 1950s-themed sock hop. I went 120 feet above the 100 Block in Council Bluffs to get a look inside […]
Catholic educators honored for service in northeast Nebraska
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Eight Nebraska educators are being recognized for outstanding positive impact on Catholic students and schools in northeast Nebraska. Student blessing in Norfolk, where one of the award winners to be honored at this year’s Archbishop Dinner for Education teaches. (Courtesy of Archdiocese of Omaha) The group […]
Ad campaign linking Cavanaugh and Trump decried as deceptive by candidate, voters
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Is it just the state of politics? Perhaps. However, Democratic candidate for Nebraska’s 2nd congressional district, John Cavanaugh, says it shouldn’t be. Voters who contacted KMTV 3 bristled at the misleading nature of the mailer and video ads, painting Cavanaugh as a supporter of […]
Omaha Tribe seeks partner for medical cannabis enterprise as Nebraska legislature debates protections
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA RESERVATION (KMTV) — The Omaha Tribe is searching for a development partner to build a medical cannabis enterprise on its land, a project that could generate up to $50 million annually and create 80 to 100 jobs. The move follows a 2024 vote by Nebraskans in favor […]
State Sen. John Cavanaugh fights GOP group’s ad blitz and rival criticisms in Dem primary in NE-02
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Nebraska State Sen. John Cavanaugh is pushing back against a Republican-backed ad blitz targeting him during the stretch run of a contested Democratic primary in the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District. He held a press conference Friday at the local Nebraska Democratic Party office flanked by state […]
Refuge at risk: In Trump’s second term, Nebraska’s once-thriving refugee resettlement landscape has come undone
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Former defense secretary Chuck Hagel warns of authoritarianism and criticizes the war with Iran at UNO
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and former Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines spoke at the University of Nebraska Omaha about the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the erosion of global trust in the United States. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Chuck Hagel […]
Omaha Uber and Lyft drivers feel the impact of record-high gas prices on their overall take-home pay
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – – Record-high gas prices are impacting the take-home pay of Omaha rideshare drivers. Learn how one local driver is navigating the costs Gas prices of $3 to $4 in Omaha are cutting into the overall take-home pay . The high cost of fuel and city construction are changing how rideshare drivers evaluate fares and navigate the city. Drivers are actively looking for ways to cut costs, such as filling up in areas with cheaper gas like Council Bluffs. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: If you drive, getting gas is something you can’t avoid. As gas prices hit record highs, those […]