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KIOS FM Local News for Friday, 11/13/26

Protestors in Nebraska are calling for changes to Medicaid work requirements. The group of protestors gathered this week at a meeting of Nebraska's Medicaid Advisory Committee. The group was calling for changes to federal requirements including work requirement verification and a public dashboard that will show eligibility and compliance data. Nebraska was the first state in the country to implement the new requirements.

Nebraska · 20h

clearhealthcosts.com

Nebraska rushed Medicaid work rules. Then a cancer patient was told he’d lost coverage.

Eli McCreary of Omaha, Neb., said he had recently been diagnosed with kidney cancer when he got a call from a local hospital run by CHI Health. He said he was informed that he wasn’t insured anymore under Medicaid — and that the hospital would cancel his appointments unless he paid out-of-pocket.

Nebraska · 6h

News Channel Nebraska

NOV 13 (6:45 PM CT) - Millard North vs Millard South (NCN TV - SOUTH)

OMAHA, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising the game between Millard North and Millard South with live coverage starting at 6:45 p.m. CT. To watch the game online you need to have a subscription to the NFHS Network: Sign up for an NFHS Network subscription here!. If you...

centraloregondaily.com

Nebraska softball star Jordy Frahm signs with AUSL ahead of 2027 season

One of the top players in women’s college softball last season will make her debut in the professional ranks in 2027. The Athletes Unlimited Softball League announced Thursday, Nov. 12 that former Nebraska star Jordy Frahm has signed with the Oklahoma City Sparks for the upcoming season. Back in...

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

flatwaterfreepress.org

The SBH Review: Culinary Dropout offers comfort food, straightforward cocktails and buzzy atmosphere

Entrees are primarily focused on comfort food pub classics. There’s meatloaf, fish and chips, ribs and lasagna, among other dishes. It’s been a while since I’ve heard anyone refer to a restaurant as a “gastropub.” If you’re an Omaha diner, you probably know what I mean with that term: A casual neighborhood joint that happens to have chef-driven, tasty food that is often made from scratch, down to the condiments. But it maintains the feel of a European “pub,” casual enough to stop in for a beer, sometimes listen to a live musician or meet friends for happy hour.

iheart.com

Mutual To Cut Ribbon On New Downtown Omaha Headquarters

(Omaha, NE) -- Company and elected leaders will gather next week to celebrate the completion of the new Mutual of Omaha headquarters downtown. Construction on the building started in January 2023, one year after the project was announced. It is now the tallest building in the region with 44 floors,...

Omaha, NE · 2d

WOWT

City officials address trash, recycling and yard waste delays in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - City officials have an update for Omaha residents experiencing delays in trash, recycling or yard waste collection. Residents whose collections are delayed should leave their materials at their usual pickup location, the city said. The Omaha Public Works Department said Thursday that its contractor, FCC Environmental...

Omaha, NE · 13h

KMTV 3 News Now

Aksarben neighbor competing in competition to host podcast

Julien Wulfgar is competing in the Top Host podcast competition. The Aksarben neighbor talks to 3 News Now's Jeremy Fredricks.

KMTV 3 News Now

Creighton University opens new quad in heart of Omaha campus

Creighton University opened a new 5.7-acre quad in Omaha with green space, an amphitheater and fountain plaza as part of a $1B+ campus transformation.

Omaha, NE · 16h

kmaland.com

College Basketball (11/11): Nebraska, Kansas City cruise; Creighton falls to South Dakota

(KMAland) -- Nebraska and Kansas City rolled to convincing victories in men's basketball action Wednesday night, while Creighton suffered a narrow defeat in women's basketball. Nebraska cruised past Lindenwood 94-60, and Kansas City handled Florida A&M 87-65, while Dakota Wesleyan edged Peru State 61-57. On the women's side, South Dakota...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

WOWT

Speakers are asking to let incoming incoming members lead the superintendent search

Val Hyde, who is set to join the board in January, raised the issue during the public comment portion of this week’s board meeting. Three new members are expected to take office, she said.

bellevuetimes.com

New Head Coach Announced for Bellevue East Softball Program

Mark Brown has been named the head coach for softball at Bellevue East High School beginning in the 2027-28 school year. Brown has served as an assistant coach for Bellevue East softball since 2023 and is an academy director at Fungoes Baseball and Softball Training. Brown also served as head coach for BJSA Baseball from 1999-2023. And, is a proud graduate of Bellevue East High School.

Bellevue, NE · 16h

KMTV 3 News Now

Washington Park glows green in Bellevue to honor U.S. veterans

Washington Park in Bellevue is glowing green as part of Operation Green Light, a nationwide effort to honor and support U.S. veterans.

Bellevue, NE · 2d

stockcarreport.com

Champions Honored, Special Awards Given At 2026 World Of Outlaws Awards Banquet

Sunday night was a time for celebration of the 25th season of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision. Drivers, crew members, Series staff, sponsors and families joined forces with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at The Revelry North End in Charlotte for the 2026 World of Outlaws Awards Banquet. More than $1.1 million in points fund checks were presented along with several special awards recognizing the achievements of those who made the 2026 season one for the record books.

Charlotte, TX · 2d

KMTV 3 News Now

Weekend fire leaves Elkhorn elementary school closed, reopening date set

Spring Ridge Elementary plans to reopen on November 16 after cleanup is finished, including replacing carpet and ceiling tiles that were damaged

3 News Now

Hard freeze expected tonight in Omaha as temperatures fall into the 20s

A hard freeze is likely Thursday night and Friday night across the region as air temps are expected to dip in the mid to upper 20s, which is cold enough to kill off most annuals, and freeze water pipes if not winterized. Make sure your lawns are winterized before Thursday night.

unothegateway.com

Omaha at heart: Jack & Jack enter a new chapter

Before millions of followers, international tours and record deals, Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky were just two kids growing up in Omaha, making homemade videos and parody songs to entertain themselves. Nearly two decades later, the childhood best friends, better known as Jack & Jack, have turned those early creative...

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Nebraska Examiner

Government Committee chair won’t seek same role in 2027-28 Nebraska Legislature

BELLEVUE, Neb. — The chair of the legislative Committee on Government, Military and Veterans Affairs won’t ask again for the top post in 2027, but two Air Force veterans have already tossed their names into the ring to succeed her. State Sen. Rita Sanders, a former eight-year mayor of Bellevue who previously worked for former U.S. […]

Nebraska · 2d

WOWT

Bennington fire crews demonstrate new extrication and blood transfusion equipment

BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT) - Fire and rescue crews from Bennington and Waterloo on Thursday demonstrated equipment meant to get crash patients out of vehicles faster and give them blood at the scene. How the demonstration worked. Crews used a practice crash to show how the equipment works. Struts go up...

Bennington, NE · 1d

Daily Nebraskan