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Sen. Lathrop to begin statewide tour as he explores a 2014 run for Governor

Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:07:19 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Sen. Steve Lathrop is kicking off his statewide listening tour as he weighs a run for governor.

Nine-member OPS board seated

Katie Schubert — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:38:08 +0000

The Omaha Public Schools board of education now officially has nine members.

Omaha's first woman Mayor takes office

Katie Schubert — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:39:25 +0000

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert says public input will be key as she leads the city over the next four years.

Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle reflects on four years leading the city

Katie Schubert — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:11:07 +0000

Omaha’s outgoing Mayor says he plans to take some time off before going back in to the private sector.

Omaha's new Mayor, City Council, School Board members take office Monday

Katie Schubert — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 06:00:00 +0000

Nine Omaha Public School board members will be sworn in Monday evening, along with two new Omaha City Council representatives and the city's first woman Mayor.

OPS prepares to welcome new school board, superintendent

Katie Schubert — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:07:34 +0000

The new superintendent of the Omaha Public Schools says setting short and long-term goals with the new board will be his priority.

Former Senate candidate to run for Nebraska Governor

Associated Press — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:27:02 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former University of Nebraska Regent Chuck Hassebrook will announce this week that he's jumping into the 2014 race for governor.

12 member OPS board's final meeting Monday

Katie Schubert — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:00:00 +0000

Tonight is the final meeting of the Omaha Public Schools’ 12-member board.

Midland University leader considering U.S. Senate bid

Katie Schubert — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:57:07 +0000

Midland University president Ben Sasse is considering a run for U.S. Senate next year.

New OPS board's tasks: goal-setting, strategic plan

Katie Schubert — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:13:21 +0000

Six of the nine seats on the OPS board will be held by newcomers.