Episodes

  • Mike McDonnell announces run for Omaha mayor

    Mike McDonnell announces run for Omaha mayor
    Nov 22 2024
    State Senator Mike McDonnell announced his candidacy for Omaha mayor Thursday evening. McDonnell previously served as Omaha’s fire chief and has represented a South Omaha district in the Nebraska legislature for the last 8 years. He will face current Omaha mayor Jean Stothert, Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing and nonprofit executive Jasmine Harris in next spring’s election.
    Show more Show less
    1 min
  • Board approves trail route connecting Lincoln and Omaha metros

    Board approves trail route connecting Lincoln and Omaha metros
    Nov 21 2024
    A route for a trail connecting the state’s two largest metro areas was approved Wednesday night. The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Board of Directors voted 14 to 4 in favor of a 10-mile route in western Cass County. The new trail will connect to existing segments of the MoPac Trail that reach the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas. The estimated cost of the project is more than $15 million dollars.
    Show more Show less
    1 min
  • Lincoln Chamber of Commerce starts Latino Connect

    Lincoln Chamber of Commerce starts Latino Connect
    Nov 19 2024
    The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is adding a new program to empower historically underrepresented entrepreneurs in the state’s capital city.
    Show more Show less
    1 min
  • 2024's Christmas tree has arrived at the Durham Museum

    2024's Christmas tree has arrived at the Durham Museum
    Nov 18 2024
    The annual Christmas tree for the Durham Museum was chopped down and delivered Monday. The tree is currently being decorated with lights and ornaments by members of a bridge maintenance crew provided by Union Pacific. The tree lighting ceremony is on November 29th.
    Show more Show less
    1 min
  • Sandbar removal in Platte River to begin this winter

    Sandbar removal in Platte River to begin this winter
    Nov 18 2024
    The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District Board approved a contract Thursday to remove a sandbar near the Highway 75 bridge over the Platte River south of Omaha. Removal will decrease the flood risk to surrounding areas. The project comes at a cost of around $4 million dollars and is expected to be completed by May 2025.
    Show more Show less
    1 min
  • The second Healing Ribbons fashion show has changes

    The second Healing Ribbons fashion show has changes
    Nov 13 2024
    A multigenerational Indigenous nonprofit is hosting its second annual fashion show to display participants’ culture and journeys toward emotional healing. Here’s how the program has adapted after its inaugural show last year.
    Show more Show less
    1 min
  • UNK chancellor search takes next steps with listening sessions

    UNK chancellor search takes next steps with listening sessions
    Nov 12 2024
    The search for the next chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Kearney continues with listening sessions planned for next week.
    Show more Show less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Political expert reacts to Nebraska election results

    Political expert reacts to Nebraska election results
    Nov 12 2024
    With most of the state’s votes counted, Nebraska shifted slightly in favor of Republicans at the top of the ticket. But political science professor Kevin Smith says that change was less evident in the results of ballot initiatives. Voters legalized medical marijuana, rejected funding for private school scholarships and mandated paid sick leave last week.
    Show more Show less
    1 min