Tonight at 6, join @3NewsNowOmaha’s @jonnykip21 as he hosts our #Omaha mayoral debate. Watch it live on KMTV or follow along on our Facebook page.

You can also stream it live on http://3newsnow.com .

I’ll be working today near Fremont, covering the gubernatorial campaign announcement of @CWHerbster.

He joins NU Regent @jim_pillen in the race, as well as likely candidate @SenBLindstrom.

We will have a story at 5 and 10 p.m. for @3NewsNowOmaha.

A look inside the venue.

Here’s a statement from the @NebraskaDems about Republican @CWHerbster announcing his 2022 gubernatorial bid.

I see @chrisbakershow is here. A few people posed for pictures with him.

Crowd filing in. Event kicks off at 3:45p.

We're expecting @CWHerbster to be joined on stage by @KellyannePolls, who we understand might be doing some polling work for the campaign.

It's not clear whether @CLewandowski_ will be here. He's helping the Herbster campaign as a consultant or another similar advisory role.

A little musical deal here before things get started. Playing “Country Roads.”

Here’s how the crowd has filled in. The campaign texted a lot of Trump supporters, asking if they’d be interested in coming. Herbster was a top ag adviser to the 2020 Trump campaign. He also was a VIP at the DC rally the president participated in Jan. 6, before the Capitol riots.

At least two Republicans @3NewsNowOmaha spoke to before the campaign kickoff told us this support for Trump was key to their interest in @CWHerbster.

That's the lane he's pursuing, the Trumpiest Nebraska Republican running for governor. One told us she's undecided but likes him

We might get a couple questions with the candidate after his kickoff speech. What would you like to know?

Ballpark estimate 110-135 people here, including campaign folks and media.

Here’s @CWHerbster with @KellyannePolls. About to start.