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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State Races: Chambers returns to Legislature
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Omaha, NE – In the hotly-contested race for the North Omaha-based District 11, former State Sen. Ernie Chambers will return to his former seat in the Unicameral.
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Gov: Court decision continues “regulatory nightmare of Obamacare”
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Omaha, NE – Nebraska officials offered split perspectives on the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to uphold President Obama’s healthcare overhaul Thursday.
Read MoreFischer wins GOP nod, will face Kerrey
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Omaha, NE – State Senator Deb Fischer won the GOP nod for Nebraska’s open Senate seat in a surprise upset Tuesday night. Fischer will face Democratic candidate Bob Kerrey in November.
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Read MoreThe Interrupters could spark conversation about crime
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Omaha, NE – As violence in Omaha continues to escalate, can a documentary about Chicago offer us some hope and insight?
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Read MoreGlobal group sings, dances and forms bonds in heartland
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Omaha, NE – Children and teens traveled from all over the country and the world to the heartland this summer to sing, dance, perform and form life-long bonds of friendship.
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