Business

Nebraska unemployment rate edges down slightly in April

Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:32 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say Nebraska's preliminary unemployment rate dipped to 3.7 percent in April after registering 3.8 percent for four straight months.

NRC, OPPD holding public meeting Friday on Fort Calhoun Station

Katie Schubert — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:00 +0000

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and OPPD have a public meeting scheduled Friday in Omaha about Fort Calhoun Station.

China's economy the subject of Friday conference in Omaha

Katie Schubert — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:00 +0000

China’s rapid economic growth, aging population, business relationships, and economic reforms are topics of a conference Friday in Omaha.

Symposium focuses on energy costs, conserving resources

Michael Lyon — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:00 +0000

A symposium this Friday in Kearney will cover energy-related education programs and their impact, meeting the needs of low-income energy consumers, and exploring how utilities and consumer outreach organizations can work together to find solutions to the challenges presented by energy costs.

Entrepreneurship, social media, and technology: Big Omaha turns five

Katie Schubert — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:18:54 +0000

A two-day conference on entrepreneurship is underway in Omaha.

Warren Buffett's firm sells 1.7M Moody's shares

Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:41:13 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's company has sold more than 1.7 million Moody's shares this week, but Berkshire Hathaway Inc. still owns nearly 12 percent of the credit ratings agency.

A new facility for Children's Respite Care Center

Cheril Lee — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:06:06 +0000

The Children’s Respite Care Center is opening a new facility on 138^th and Discovery Drive.

NRC, OPPD discuss possible changes to Ft. Calhoun Station operating license

Katie Schubert — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:28:15 +0000

OPPD and Exelon Nuclear Partners say some additional work being done at Fort Calhoun Station could result in amendments to the plant’s operating license.

BBB Craigslist Scam Alert

Cheril Lee — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:06:06 +0000

The Better Business Bureau is warning citizens to be careful when they use free online classified sites for real estate transactions.

Nebraska native donating $2M to Lincoln project

Associated Press — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:17:15 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A great-grandson of Nebraska settlers is donating $2 million to help renovate Centennial Mall in Lincoln.