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Construction begins on $19 million Cunningham Commons

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Construction begins Wednesday, Nov. 11 on Cunningham Commons, a $19 million project that will add new places to play, bike and fish on the west side of Lake Cunningham. Entrance 3, at North 96th Street and Garvin Road, will close as crews begin work. Visitors can...

Omaha, NE · 2d
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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

Omaha, NE · 23h

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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 · 11h
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Omaha Couple's ACA Bill Hits $2,700 a Month, Topping Their Mortgage

Audrey Horn and her husband are retired and rely on a Medica bronze plan they buy through the Affordable Care Act. Horn says that plan now costs more every month than their mortgage payment, after climbing from $1,700 a month in 2024 to $2,700 a month in 2027. “In 2024,...

Omaha, NE · 2d
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Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court celebrates ten years, new graduates

The Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated its tenth anniversary with a graduation ceremony at the Omaha Civic Center Thursday.

Douglas County, NE · 22h

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$323M plan for Omaha’s old auditorium site back on track

After months of legal wrangling, a planned $323 million campus of housing, retail and entertainment venues appears back on track at the former home of Omaha’s storied Civic Auditorium.

Omaha, NE · 3d

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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.

Omaha, NE · 1d

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Omaha Army veteran finds silver dollars he bought online are fake, coin expert says

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Army veteran Chris Bowen bought 50 silver dollar coins online to give to fellow veterans. A coin expert said the coins are fake. Bowen hands out silver coins to veterans he meets who served in all branches of the military. He spent about $1,500 on the coins from a New York seller. He said he will not give them to other veterans.

Omaha, NE · 1d

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RECOUNT: Long-time Council Bluffs lawmaker leads race by razor-thin margin

Republican, and former speaker of the Iowa House, Brent Siegrist is ahead by just 37 votes in his race against Democrat Ben Larson. Pottawattamie County will conduct a recount on Monday.

Council Bluffs, IA · 22h

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Kick Up Your Boots as The Donkey Barn Opens in Bellevue

Bellevue, NE — What started as a night out with friends in Kansas City five years ago has grown into Bellevue’s newest entertainment destination. The Donkey Barn Pub & Grub is preparing to celebrate its grand opening this Friday and Saturday, November 13–14, bringing country music, line dancing, live entertainment, food, drinks and recreational games together under one roof.

Bellevue, NE · 1d

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2,000 wait for dental care as Council Bluffs clinic breaks ground

A Council Bluffs clinic has 2,000 people — including 400 kids — on a waiting list for dental care. The CEO calls the need among low-income neighbors "unacceptable" as the nonprofit plans an expansion.

Council Bluffs, IA · 2d

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Cass County attorney files theft charges against deck contractor

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A deck contractor accused of fraud faces four theft by deception charges in Cass County, Nebraska. Taking money from customers and not finishing a project does not always lead to criminal charges. Cass County Attorney Chris Perrone filed the charges against contractor Hayden Achenbach after a...

Cass County, NE · 3d

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Fewer Than 40 Votes Separate Candidates as Iowa House District 19 Heads to Recount

A recount is scheduled Monday in the Iowa House District 19 race in the Council Bluffs area. Brent Siegrist leads Benjamin Larson by 39 votes after the county canvass. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Council Bluffs, IA · 1d

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Bellevue City Council overrides mayor’s veto of agenda rules change

BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - Bellevue’s City Council overrode Mayor Rusty Hike’s veto of a change to how items get on the council agenda, after months of back-and-forth. It was the only veto of Hike’s eight years in office. The new rules are in effect. What changed. For...

Bellevue, NE · 2d

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Parts of Central Omaha, Midtown, Blackstone designated 'extremely blighted area'

Omaha City Council designated parts of Central Omaha --- including Midtown Crossing and Blackstone --- as an 'extremely blighted area.' This means developers could receive TIF money for projects.

Omaha, NE · 2d

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Teri Lake Recognized for 40 Years with Pottawattamie County

(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors recognized a longtime county employee, honoring Teri Lake for 40 years of dedicated service as she prepares for retirement. Lake, a custodian with the Buildings and Grounds Department, was recognized during Tuesday’s board meeting. Buildings and Grounds Director Jason Slack thanked her...

Pottawattamie County, IA · 1d

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Omaha's KPAO public access TV channel could face lease termination

Omaha's KPAO public access TV channel could lose its lease as its board weighs funding options, including a possible fee on cable bills.

Omaha, NE · 3d

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Market at The Mill, Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Market at The Mill, Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Brady already has 22 vendors lined up, essentially a full house. Shoppers can expect desserts and cupcakes, pies, and a range of handmade and specialty items. These include stained glass, sewing projects, bargains, and hand-thrown pottery from Marla. Card enthusiasts can join in “Let’s Make a Deal”-style games, and the arcade will be open.

Red Oak, IA · 2d

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Mills County seeks federal funding for H34 improvements near Emerson

(Glenwood) -- Mills County officials seek federal funding to assist with repaving and improving safety on a county road on the west side of Emerson. At its regular meeting Tuesday morning, the county board of supervisors unanimously approved signing an STBG funding request application to the regional planning agency for improvements to H34, from U.S. Highway 34 to the Emerson city limits. County Engineer Jacob Ferro says the three-mile stretch needs safety improvements and is one of the narrowest roads in the county.

Mills County, IA · 2d