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City Council Approvals Pave Way for Nearly 1,000 Acres of Development Along South Beltway

A major development initiative along Lincoln’s South Beltway is moving forward following City Council approval of planning changes and agreements that could open approximately 971 acres for future residential, commercial and industrial development. Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Ball discussed the project’s potential Tuesday morning with...

Lincoln, NE · 3d
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Papillion couple waits 8 months for federal tax refund

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - As the cost of living goes higher, so does the frustration of a Papillion couple. They could use money that the federal government owes them. For about eight months, Rosie Kircher has walked to the mailbox hoping this will be the day. “I keep looking for...

Papillion, NE · 3d
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Mormon Pioneers Wintered Here In 1846 And Their Cemetery Still Overlooks The Missouri In Nebraska

A bronze mother and father bend over a tiny grave on a bluff above the Missouri River, and they’ve held that pose since 1936. The sculptor was Avard Fairbanks, and the hilltop behind the statue holds 359 documented pioneer burials from one hard winter. About 3,500 travelers camped here...

Omaha, NE · 2d
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New clinic to bring urgent care to Western Sarpy County

Methodist Physicians Clinic is building a $10M clinic in Western Sarpy County with urgent care service during evening, weekend and holiday hours.

Sarpy County, NE · 1d

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Four out of nine Nebraska school bonds failed Tuesday, one still up in the air

Four out of nine school bond elections failed across Nebraska on Tuesday, and four others passed. One election for a $35 million bond at the Johnson County Central Public School District is still up in the air with a one-vote difference, according to unofficial results. The largest of the bonds...

Nebraska · 1d

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Sarpy County Museum in talks over land for pioneer village and heritage center

The Sarpy County Museum is negotiating for 15 acres to build a 25,000-square-foot heritage center and pioneer village.

Bellevue, NE · 3d

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Former Liquor Control Commission Executive Director takes plea deal

The former executive director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, facing federal charges for colluding with a Lincoln strip club owner, has taken a plea deal. According to U.S. District Court records, Hobert Rupe pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and extortion. Six additional counts were dismissed in exchange for his plea.

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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Election 2026: Political newcomer Kevin Pflager defeats two-term Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike

BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - Kevin Pflager, a 30-year-old political newcomer, defeated two-term incumbent Mayor Rusty Hike in the Bellevue mayoral election on Tuesday. Pflager is the mayor-elect. He will take office on the date of the first regular City Council meeting in December. Transparency in city government. Pflager said he...

Bellevue, NE · 17h

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Sold Out Good Life Halfsy Expected to Bring $3.5 Million to Lincoln

The sold-out Good Life Halfsy will bring 9,500 registered runners to Lincoln on Sunday, Nov. 8, with organizers estimating the weekend will generate at least $3.5 million in economic activity. The 13.1-mile race begins at Seacrest Field near Lincoln East High School and finishes in the West Haymarket. Event director...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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City of Lincoln unveils new Cold Response Plan

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department Director Kerry Kernen unveiled a new Cold Response Plan.

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Lancaster County attorney-elect Randall Ritnour sits down for one-on-one interview

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lancaster County attorney-elect Randall Ritnour, who defeated longtime incumbent Pat Condon on Tuesday, spoke with 10/11 News on Thursday about his goals for the office after he is sworn in. Ritnour previously served as county attorney in Gage and Johnson counties and helped set up a...

Lancaster County, NE · 18h

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Legislative term limit amendment fails to pass, unofficial results show

A proposed amendment to increase the term limit for state senators will not pass. Proposed Amendment No. 1 drew opposition from 81% of voters as of 10:15 p.m. Tuesday with 45% of votes counted, according to the Associated Press. The amendment would have increased state senators’ term limit from two...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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Conway Nursing Scholarship recipients announced amid Nebraska nursing shortage

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Nursing has announced the first recipients of the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship. The Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF provided $1.5 million for 100 UNMC students for the next three years. According to UNMC, the nursing students may...

Lincoln, NE · 21h

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Here are the results from the Board of Regents races

Votes are coming in to see who the three new representatives on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will be. Early, unofficial results in the University of Nebraska’s three Board of Regents races show Elizabeth Butler, Brent Comstock and Justin Solomon with leads. The Nebraska Secretary of State’s...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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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 · 18h

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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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Lancaster County voter turnout reaches 60%, exceeding prediction

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - More than 59% of registered voters across Nebraska cast a ballot in the election, according to numbers from state and local election officials. Turnout in Lancaster County was higher. Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen had predicted a 52% turnout, and the county ended up with 60%. 66% of those voting went to the polls.

Lancaster County, NE · 1d

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Omaha to hire 18 more firefighters with the help of federal funds

Omaha is growing its fire department with the help of a federal grant. The Omaha City Council voted Tuesday to accept roughly $3.9 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to partially fund 18 new firefighting positions. The city will pay about $2.4 million into the program, for a total of $6.3 million.

Omaha, NE · 1d

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Lincolnites favor changing timing of city elections, limiting terms of City Council members

LINCOLN — Voters in Nebraska’s capital city widely favored ending off-year elections after 2029 and limiting Lincoln City Council members to two consecutive four-year terms. Lincoln voters saw five city charter amendments on their ballot. Of those, the conservative-led Good Government Lincoln campaign and the blue leadership of the city of Lincoln proposed competing ideas around […]

Lincoln, NE · 23h

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A History of 2404 Sprague Street in North Omaha

Some buildings were built for grand reasons and others for plain ones. Constructed on busy commercial drives or next to them, some became popular and lasted for a century, while others were demolished or simply faded into obscurity. Sometimes they are simple storefronts off the main drag converted into garages that still stand today. This is a history of 2404-2408 Sprague Street in North Omaha.

Omaha, NE · 2d