Dean Otto News Today

Small ripples can turn into mighty waves — much like the fundraiser that’s grown into the award-winning Maddy’s Gala in support of Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice.

Livestock groups who helped write the bill say it will be good for Nebraska agriculture, but it has also attracted an array of opponents, including some Gage County residents.

At a February legislative hearing, a seemingly mundane bill reforming county zoning procedures drew testimony from a big name: Gov. Jim Pillen.

At a February legislative hearing, a seemingly mundane bill reforming county zoning procedures drew testimony from a big name: Gov. Jim Pillen.  For

Zoning regulations were brought up to county officials again Wednesday during the Board of Supervisors’ regular meeting.

Check out the Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and lots of Oscar nominees.

Applicants of a special use permit for a swine operation in southern Gage County aren’t giving up yet after their permit was rejected earlier this month.

A special use permit narrowly failed to gain final approval after months of debate by county officials.

Oscar-worthy independent films make their way to Cincinnati this month, and the Speed Art Museum Cinema beckons in Louisville.

A special use permit narrowly failed to gain final approval after months of debate by county officials.