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Warhorse Casino interviews candidates for positions at its new Omaha casino before August grand opening
OMAHA, Neb. — Warhorse Casino interviewed candidates for positions at its new Omaha casino. Warhorse Omaha's full casino is slated to open on Aug. 6 at Horsemen's Park off Q and 60th streets. Its temporary location is already open. There will be over 900 gaming options. The company is...
Lincoln's recycling event aims to rehome unused medical equipment, July 22-27
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Recycling Council is hosting its first Rescue and Reuse event in Lincoln, Nebraska from July 22-27. Program Director of the Nebraska Recycling Council, Allison Majerus mentioned the event's goal is to take in used medical equipment and rehome it or recycle it, instead of having the equipment going to landfills.
Fred Hoiberg boasts about Pinnacle Bank Arena's atmosphere, crediting it for 9 newcomers
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska basketball added nine newcomers during the offseason, including six transfers from the portal. With summer workouts underway, head coach Fred Hoiberg said the biggest draw to come to Lincoln is no doubt the atmosphere at Pinnacle Bank Arena. "I think we are fortunate to get...
Special mail-in ballot election for residents of Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Registered voters in Grand Island will be receiving special election ballots in their mailbox soon. The City of Grand Island is holding a special election where voters are required to submit their responses by a mail-in ballot. Hall County residents should expect to receive their ballot on July 22, according to Hall County Elections Commissioner Tracy Overstreet.
Christian Jones Keeping Options Open Ahead of Senior Season
OMAHA, Neb. — Christian Jones is a talented football player who has a shot at being an instrumental part of back to back to back State Championships at Omaha Westside. The Division I offers are flying in. So suffice it to say his future in football is bright. "So...
Modernizing Nebraska’s child-care systems to better serve providers and families
A recent state audit of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ child care subsidy program highlighting overcharges by some child care providers has cast a shadow over a profession vital to our community. There is no question accountability is of the greatest importance when taxpayer dollars are used to aid our fellow Nebraskans. […] The post Modernizing Nebraska’s child-care systems to better serve providers and families appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Nebraska State Fair Board to Meet Friday
3. Inform Public of Open Meetings Act Posting Location. 5. June Financial Reports – Joe Stump, AMGL and Jaime Parr. 6. Board Committee and Representative Business and Reports. a.Events – Brett Lindstrom. b.Facilities Planning – Tom Schellpeper. c.Agriculture – Dawn Caldwell. d.Finance – Lanna Hubbard.
Lincoln Crime Stoppers looking for suspect behind multiple thefts and forged checks
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crime Stoppers needs the public’s help identifying suspects in two theft cases. The first case happened on July 1, at Pinnacle Bank on 61st and Havelock. According to Crime Stoppers, the person of interest (shown below) came into the bank with more than $4,500...
Board Of Equalization Hears Valuation Protests, Commissioners Approve Lodging Tax Grants And Blinds
WAYNE – One valuation property owner attended the protest hearings during the Wayne County Board of Equzliazation prior to the regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning. From the Wayne County Courthouse courtroom, Lee Brogie represented 18 of the 21 valuation protests. The Brogies own 27 properties and...
Health department’s mental health program for youths grows to include South Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -Nature and poetry are two things that some say calm the nerves. “It makes me relaxed and have an open mind about what I’m doing,” said 11-year-old Maciel Chaidez. Chaidez was one of several kids taking part in Tuesday’s activities at Lauritzen Gardens as a...
A holiday tradition returns to downtown Omaha this winter
OMAHA, Neb. — Holiday legends have announced their return to Omaha this winter. Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Nebraska. Mannheim Steamroller, who is known for blending rock with classical music for fun and modern renditions of Christmas music, will be at the Orpheum Theater on Dec. 22 and 23.
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