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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Hundreds pack city hall for gay rights hearing
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Omaha City Councilmembers heard impassioned testimony on a controversial proposal to provide legal protections for Omaha’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
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Read MoreCouncil readies for gay rights ordinance
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray will introduce a proposal today to expand legal protections to Omaha’s gay, lesbian and transgender community.
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Read MoreSurvey propels fight for gay rights ordinance
By Ben Bohall
Lincoln, NE – Many of Nebraska’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities feel discriminated against in the workplace, according to a survey released this week by University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers.
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Read MoreCity presents united front against violence
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The city, Omaha Police Department and community groups presented a united front at OPD headquarters today. The message: let’s work together to tackle violence.
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Read MoreNorth O’s journey to revitalization
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – It’s been five years since the Greater Omaha Chamber’s North Omaha Development Project kicked off, with the stated goal of stimulating economic rebirth in North Omaha. Last week, about 120 people attended a public meeting for an update on the Project.
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