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$7.46 million federal grant to expand I-80 truck parking in Dawson County

DAWSON COUNTY, Neb. — A stretch of Interstate 80 in central Nebraska is set to receive millions of dollars in federal funding to expand truck parking and improve safety for commercial drivers. The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it has been selected to receive a $7.46 million...

Dawson County, NE · 20h
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Kearney to close southbound 2nd Avenue lane for curb repairs starting Nov. 5

KEARNEY, Neb — Drivers in Kearney should expect a lane closure next week as crews repair sidewalks and curbs near a busy intersection. The City of Kearney Public Works Department said sidewalk and curb repair will take place on the northwest corner of 2nd Avenue and 17th Street beginning Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. The southbound lane of 2nd Avenue will be closed near 17th Avenue, but 17th Avenue will remain open.

Kearney, NE · 2d
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Lane closure in Kearney at East 25th St. and Ave. E

KEARNEY — The City of Kearney Utilities Department announces the westbound inside lane of East 25th Street at Avenue E will be closed beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 due to water valve repair. The road is expected to reopen, Monday, November 23, 2026, weather and...

Kearney, NE · 9h
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Together, Freight and Passenger Rail Can Grow, Union Pacific Says

Union Pacific said on November 5 that its passenger-rail obligations would remain if it combines with Norfolk Southern. Katie Novak, general director of interline operations, wrote that the company reviewed routes where it expects freight to grow, and that its analysis found room to keep those passenger commitments. That conclusion is Union Pacific’s. It is not a finding by the Surface Transportation Board. In the same post, the railroad calls the proposal America’s first transcontinental railroad. The transcontinental railroad completed in 1869 is a different line.

Nebraska · 18h
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USDOT invests $59.6 million into Nebraska transportation projects

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced an investment of $59.6 million into Nebraska transportation projects. USDOT has selected seven projects to receive the federal funding. The projects include a Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) truck parking project along Interstate 80 in Dawson County...

Nebraska · 1d

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Multiple temporary road closures released for Lincoln’s Good Life Halfsy

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Today, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced the temporary street closures for The Good Life Halfsy. The race is from 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 8 beginning at Seacrest Field. 9,500 runners are expected to participate. The map for the half-marathon can be found here. The Lincoln...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Ex-Mayor Stothert says she takes responsibility for Omaha Streetcar as construction continues

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Former Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert said on her radio show that she takes responsibility for pushing the Omaha streetcar project forward. About two years of construction remain to complete the project. The streetcar is called OSCAR. Road closed signs and construction barriers have taken over downtown...

Omaha, NE · 1d

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More discussion held on Omaha Streetcar

The streetcar is called OSCAR. Road closed signs and construction barriers have taken over downtown streets.

Omaha, NE · 1d

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Omaha Plagued by Bad Drivers

The Omaha metro is afflicted with painfully misguided and miseducated drivers. This issue not only affects the Marian community, but the city as a whole. It seems like now more than ever teenagers are hitting the roads with poor guidance, insufficient instruction and surrounding drivers that are uneducated as well.

Omaha, NE · 1d

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Commissioners discuss cover for sunken parking lot

NEBRASKA CITY – City commissioners delayed a decision regarding a grant application to build a structure to cover the downtown sunken parking lot at Monday’s meeting. City Administrator Perry Mader said a Civic and Community Center Financing Fund grant application is proposed. He said the grant requires a $1 for $1 match and half of the city’s match could be “in-kind” contributions.

Nebraska City, NE · 2d

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Streetcar Impact Alliance could dissolve as streetcar construction continues

Clark Ross, the co-founder of the Streetcar Impact Alliance, said that he will resigning from his leadership role in December. The coalition may dissolve if no one fills his role.

Omaha, NE · 3d

1011now.com

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Highway 77 reopens after serious crash in southwest Lincoln

Both lanes of Highway 77 are back open after a serious crash Monday morning.

Lincoln, NE · 11d

thereader.com

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Omaha’s growing a paid parking empire. It’s costing the city almost as much as the streetcar

At the foot of Mutual of Omaha’s nearly complete downtown headquarters, a sparkling 15-floor parking garage awaits the company’s move-in day. A block west, another garage goes up next to a new apartment complex. Across Douglas Street, a decades-old garage completes the triangle of parking. All of it,...

Omaha, NE · 5d

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Significant Steps Taken to Begin Repair of N-15 Platte River Bridge South of Schuyler

Lincoln, NE- The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has begun emergency repairs on the Nebraska Highway 15 (N-15) Platte River Bridge, which is south of Schuyler, following inspections that raised concerns about the structure. The highway is currently closed from County Road C to Spur 12A. Detour signs have been...

Schuyler, NE · 7d

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Downtown Omaha's Addy's Sports Bar Down $300K in Sales Amid Streetcar Work

Addy's Sports Bar & Grill — Approximate Site of Reported Sales Losses. Streetcar construction has choked off foot traffic and sales along 10th Street in the Capitol District, where Addy's Sports Bar & Grill is located at 101 North 10th Street. Addy's lists two other Omaha-metro restaurants, at 14615...

Omaha, NE · 6d

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Stalled train blocks Pine Lake Road, 70th Street in south Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A stalled train is blocking a portion of Pine Lake Road and 70th Street in south Lincoln Thursday afternoon, according to Lincoln Transportation and Utilities. At 5:05 p.m., LTU said Pine Lake Road near South 66th Street and South 70th Street near Yankee Hill Road were...

Lincoln, NE · 8d

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Traffic Alert: Construction Near Arena Causes Changes November 2026

A temporary traffic disruption will affect drivers accessing CHI Health Center Omaha, especially those parking in Lot A. Due to Omaha Streetcar utility relocation and mainline track construction, Capitol Avenue eastbound from 10th Street to 8th Street is closed. 8th Street southbound is closed from Capitol Avenue to Harney Street.

Omaha, NE · 7d

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Lincoln receives $11.7M federal grant for West O Street safety improvements

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The city of Lincoln has received an $11.7 million federal grant to make significant safety improvements along West O Street. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird said Friday that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All implementation grant will support a $14.6 million project along nearly 1.8 miles of West O Street between Northwest 22nd and Third streets.

Lincoln, NE · 7d

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Omaha’s growing a paid parking empire. It’s costing the city almost as much as the streetcar.

At the foot of Mutual of Omaha’s nearly complete downtown headquarters, a sparkling 15-floor parking garage awaits the company’s move-in day. A block west, another garage goes up next to a new apartment complex. Across Douglas Street, a decades-old garage completes the triangle of parking. All of it,...

Omaha, NE · 8d

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Street closures, parking restrictions set in Lincoln ahead of Bryan house move

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two streets in Lincoln will close next week to allow for the move of the William Jennings Bryan house on the Bryan Medical Center East Campus. Temporary street closures and parking restrictions will run from Tuesday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 8, with the move planned for Saturday, Nov. 7.

Lincoln, NE · 8d