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Omaha voters support bond issues for safety facility, park improvements

Both Omaha bond measures from Tuesday’s election seem to have passed. The bonds would allocate a total of $185 million for a safety facility and parks and recreation improvements. Both measures have significant leads as of the last update to election results early Wednesday morning. The public facilities bond...

Omaha, NE · 1d
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‘Not typical in Nebraska’: Federal justice officials, Ted Cruz staffer observe Douglas County election

Federal Department of Justice officials and congressional staffers, including one for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, dropped into Omaha to observe voting on Election Day — a development that Nebraska civil rights and civic participation groups said was not typical. By midday Tuesday, the Nebraska Secretary of State’s...

Douglas County, NE · 2d
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LIVE AT 10: Mike Flood to address supporters, celebrate results of Tuesday’s election

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Congressman Mike Flood will speak to supporters Wednesday morning in Lincoln to celebrate Tuesday’s election results. Flood is scheduled to appear at the Nebraska Republican Party headquarters at 10 a.m. The event will be livestreamed in the video player above and on the free 10/11...

Lincoln, NE · 2d
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Foley's watchdog streak scores him rare resounding bipartisan support

State Auditor Mike Foley was reelected for a fourth term on Tuesday, winning 75% of the vote. He’s known for his predictably tough reports on government finances. But he's taken an unpredictable route to where he is today. A native of Rochester, New York who went to college at...

Nebraska · 1d
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Comstock, Butler and Solomon to serve on Board of Regents

Brent Comstock, Elizabeth Butler and Justin Solomon will serve on the University of Nebraska’s Board of Regents. Comstock is leading the District 1 race by 16 points as of 2:45 a.m. Wednesday. Elizabeth Butler leads in District 2 by 10 points, and Justin Solomon leads by 22 points in...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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As Nebraska seeks to grow, Omaha’s energy capacity is a major hurdle

In 2021, across much of the country, Winter Storm Uri caused utilities to scramble for power as the use of electricity and natural gas increased. In addition to facing transmission constraints, utilities couldn't generate enough power due to issues with fuel supply and equipment malfunctions. In Nebraska, in an effort to preserve the grid and prevent a system-wide failure, the Omaha Public Power District, or OPPD, conducted rolling blackouts. Afterward, the Southwest Power Pool, which manages the region's grid reliability, required its members to keep more power capacity in reserve in case of future emergency situations.

Omaha, NE · 2d

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STAR CITY BUZZ: Events happening Nov. 6-8

Bison Day, Fall Festivals and a Husker watch party are just some of the many events happening November 6-8.

Lincoln, NE · 20h

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Mail voting dropped sharply in a Nebraska county after a group spread voter fraud claims there

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press , Nebraska’s first independent nonprofit newsroom focused on investigative and feature reporting, and Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat’s free newsletters here. A group that questioned the validity of Nebraska elections and promoted claims of voter fraud following President Donald Trump’s loss in 2020 may have helped stifle mail voting in one of the state’s most populous counties. The Nebraska Voter Accuracy Project worked statewide, but it concentrated on Sarpy County. Volunteers from the group went door to door in the suburban Omaha county, quizzing residents about their voting histories and focusing on whether they voted by mail, which the group advocates against. The efforts helped generate 52 complaints of voter fraud in the county. It sparked a county investigation costing about $88,000 that ultimately found no evidence of widespread fraud or criminal wrongdoing. And that work also may have made Sarpy County residents less likely to vote by

Sarpy County, NE · 3d

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Lincoln officials cautious on charter results due to uncounted ballots

It’s a mixed bag of early results for the five charter amendments that aim to alter Lincoln elections. However, Lincoln city officials aren’t declaring any sort of victory yet over the apparent success of one of its initiatives. “The Lancaster County Election Commissioner has reported that approximately 6,000...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

Nebraska Examiner

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Nebraska poised for new approach to elections as Petersen wins secretary of state race

LINCOLN — Omaha businessman Scott Petersen won the Nebraska secretary of state race, cinching a new direction for state elections. Petersen, a Republican, garnered 54% of the vote compared to Democrat and small business owner Sarah Slattery’s 40%. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday morning. Petersen will succeed Republican Bob Evnen, who was seeking […]

Nebraska · 2d

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Pottawattamie County Offering Beaver Bounty

(Pottawattamie County) Pottawattamie County is offering a beaver bounty again this year, paying trappers $25 per tail for beavers trapped within the county. John Lorenzen with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says $5,000 has been allocated for the program, which will continue until those funds are exhausted. To participate,...

Pottawattamie County, IA · 1d

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Don Kleine reacts to Douglas County Attorney election results

The last Election Night update showed longtime Republican incumbent Don Kleine trailing Democratic challenger Makayla Danner.

Douglas County, NE · 2d

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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 · 19h

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Dog Tag Laws in Nebraska: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you have ever assumed your dog’s rabies tag doubles as a license, Nebraska law disagrees with you. The state leaves dog licensing almost entirely to cities, villages, and counties, which means the tag your dog needs in Omaha looks nothing like what’s required in a small village two counties over. This creates real confusion … This article, Dog Tag Laws in Nebraska: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Who Pays Vet Bills in Dog Fight in Arizona? Liability, Insurance, and Deadlines • Leaving a Dog in a Car in Tennessee: Laws, Penalties, and Rescue Rights Explained • Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Vermont? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options

Nebraska · 2d

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Pottawattamie County board marks National Adoption Day

(Council Bluffs) -- Foster children are united with new families at a special event in Pottawattamie County later this month. At its regular meeting earlier this week, the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved use of grounds at the county courthouse for a National Adoption Day Celebration on Saturday, November 21. The board also unanimously approved a proclamation supporting National Adoption Day on November 21. Fourth District Court Judge Kathleen Kilnoski presides over the ceremony later this month. Kilnoski thanked the board for its support of the event, which they've put on for 20 years.

Pottawattamie County, IA · 23h

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Things to do: Activities and events in the Omaha metro, Nov. 6-8

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here’s a list of activities and events coming up in the Omaha metro on Halloween weekend. Watch “Things to do” with Maria Cade and Elaina Riley at 9 a.m. Fridays on streaming and social media platforms. The metro will honor service members this...

Omaha, NE · 1d

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Who is Josh Turek? Meet the Democrat who flipped Iowa's Senate seat

Democrat Josh Turek won Iowa’s open U.S. Senate race on Tuesday, Nov. 3, flipping the seat from Republican control and becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate election in Iowa since 2008. Turek, a state representative from Council Bluffs and Paralympian, defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson to win the seat. With 89 of 99 counties reporting, Turek led Hinson with 51% of the vote to Hinson's 48%, according to unofficial results from the Iowa Secretary of State's Office. Libertarian Thomas Laehn received 3%. Turek, 47, will be sworn in as Iowa’s newest U.S. senator on Jan. 3, replacing outgoing U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. Here’s what to know about him. Josh Turek went from 21 surgeries to 2 gold medals at the Paralympic Games Turek’s personal story was one of his greatest assets on the campaign trail. He was born with spina bifida, which he says was the result of his father’s exposure to Agent Orange on a 22-month Navy deployment to Vietnam, according to reporting by The Des Moines Register, part of the USA TODAY Network. He had his first surgery at 1 day old, ultimately undergoing 21 surgeries by the time he turned 12. It was around

Iowa · 2d

Western Iowa Today

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Post Election Audit Notice for Montgomery County

(Montgomery Co.) Montgomery County will conduct a post-election audit of the November 3, 2026, General Election on Friday, November 13, beginning at 10 a.m. The Secretary of State’s Office ordered the audit pursuant to Iowa Code Section 50.51. The audit will examine the U.S. Senate and Treasurer of State races in Precinct 1, which includes Red Oak Ward 1 and portions of Frankfort, Red Oak and Pilot Grove Townships. The polling location for Precinct 1 is the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

Montgomery County, IA · 1d

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Still Standing Since The 1800s, This Nebraska House Museum Once Belonged To A Civil War Hero

Ulysses S. Grant and his wife were dinner guests here in November 1879. Less than a year later, President Rutherford B. Hayes stayed overnight. That is two presidents passing through one front door in about ten months. The house was brand new back then, built in 1879 for a celebrated...

Omaha, NE · 3d

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Planning Board Approves TIF for Downtown Highrise Conversion

The Omaha Planning Board approved the Tax Increment Financing application for the redevelopment of the highrise at 1620 Dodge Street. The former office building was once home to First National Bank of Omaha. Known as the Ledger, the project will transform the building into 295 apartments. The 22-story building was...

Omaha, NE · 17h