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Nebraska Public Media’s general manager shares thoughts on public media as he prepares to retire
Nebraska Public Media is searching the country for a new General Manager/CEO. Mark Leonard announced in December he is retiring after more than 10 years here. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with Mr. Leonard to talk about his career and the status of public media. Dale Johnson:...
11 NE lawmakers to host Lincoln, Omaha listening sessions on property taxes
LINCOLN — Eleven lawmakers will host two listening sessions on property taxes in the state’s two most populous cities after Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen opted out of doing so. Pillen, in his quest to reform property taxes, crisscrossed the state, visiting 26 cities in May and June for town halls to pitch his evolving reform plans. He asked Nebraskans to offer feedback and to pressure state senators to support his ideas, although senators later said they received little feedback.
Spotty, strong storms possible in eastern Nebraska Tuesday evening
We say goodbye to the high heat Tuesday, but not storm chances in eastern Nebraska. There is a chance for a few spotty strong-to-severe storms during the evening. While there is a chance for a few spotty showers in the later morning and early afternoon, the chance for any strong to severe storms goes up mainly after 5 p.m. The Storm Prediction Center has most of central and eastern Nebraska in a "slight" risk area for severe storms. Though part of the Omaha metro is in this area, the better support for stronger storms will be west of Omaha, out toward Norfolk, Columbus and York.
Nebraska youth hopeful for regenerative ag
Three members of Nebraska’s Students for Sustainability were among the youngest participants at the recent Citizens' Climate Lobby conference in Washington, D.C. Omaha Central High School incoming senior, Evalina Sain, heads the organization, which is made up of mostly high school students. She said although some city dwellers may...
Nebraska Select 18U One Match Away from USYL Presidents Cup
WICHITA, Kan. — Nebraska Select 18U is taking the state by storm, both by having players from across the state, but also its success in this year's USYL Presidents Cup. The team will be playing in the championship match on Tuesday morning at 9:45 a.m. You can watch, by clicking on this link.
Nebraska Considers Mobile Sports Betting For Property Tax Relief
Nebraska is considering a proposal, which would provide an additional $30 million a year for property tax relief if residents are allowed to engage in sports betting via phones or mobile devices. Gamblers and gaming officials are urging the governor and lawmakers to consider this option when they reconvene for a special session on July 25.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will visit Nebraska again this week
OMAHA — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is coming back to Omaha on Wednesday. His visit kicks off an expected parade of surrogates from the presidential campaigns seeking a stray swing vote in the Electoral College from Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Emhoff, a lawyer married to Vice President Kamala...
Neeman takes oath as interim Nebraska City police chief
(Nebraska City) -- Another veteran law enforcement official is temporarily filling Nebraska City's police chief vacancy. Captain Lonnie Neeman took the oath as Nebraska City's interim police chief at Monday night's city council meeting. Neeman succeeds David Lacy, who retired this month after 43 years with the department--the past 18 years as chief. Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette tells KMA News Neeman, himself, is a Nebraska City PD mainstay.
The Poorest Town in Nebraska has been Revealed
Nebraska, known for its vast cornfields, thriving economy, and strong agricultural industry, is not immune to the challenges of poverty. A recent study by 24/7 Wall St. has revealed that Falls City, a town with a population of 4,130, is the poorest in the entire state. This sobering revelation sheds light on the economic disparities that exist within the Cornhusker State and the urgent need for action to address the root causes of poverty.
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