Death penalty to stay on books at least one more year
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska’s death penalty law will remain in place for at least another year, as senators who want to repeal it fell short of getting enough votes to overcome a filibuster today/Tuesday. Meanwhile, senators voted to override Gov. Dave Heinemans’ veto of a teachers’ retirement bill.
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UNO Baseball team claims schools first Division-I conference title
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska Omaha baseball team made waves this weekend, winning the school’s first Division-I conference Championship.
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A New Play’s Path to Production: Struve’s ‘Recommended Reading for Girls’
Omaha, NE — The Omaha Community Playhouse presents the world premiere of Recommended Reading for Girls by local playwright Ellen Struve.
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OPS board president holds position following vote
By Ben Bohall
Omaha, NE – After last week’s calls for the resignation of Omaha Public Schools Board President Freddie Gray, tensions came to a head in last night’s public OPS board meeting.
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Read MoreKansas band on a hot streak heads to Omaha
By Ben Bohall
Omaha, NE – An alternative country band on a hot-streak from Kansas is making its way to the Cornhusker State on Friday.
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Read MoreEsperanza Spalding brings eclectic sound to Omaha
By Ben Bohall
Omaha, NE – One singer and musician is combining the fundamentals of jazz and soul, but taking the road less travelled while doing it.
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Read MoreOmaha mayor presents 2013 budget
By Ben Bohall
Omaha, NE – Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle has unveiled his proposed budget for 2013.
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Read MoreLovett heads to Holland
By Ben Bohall
Omaha, NE – A music legend is making a one-night stop in Omaha, but he certainly won’t be making it alone.
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Read MoreKeeping the Blues alive
By Ben Bohall
Omaha, NE – For one local musician, holding up the family tradition is helping keep a musical form alive.
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