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Dozens of Omaha homes remain without heat after flooding as temperatures drop

A month after flash flooding, 39 homes in Omaha's Karen Western Addition remain without heat as freezing temperatures approach this weekend.

Omaha, NE · 2d

Iowa Pulse

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 · 2d

WOWT

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 · 3d

centralnebraskatoday.com

State auditor accuses Omaha nonprofit of mismanaging $1.2 million in grant funds

OMAHA — The Nebraska State Auditor’s Office is alleging that an Omaha area nonprofit organization mismanaged $1.2 million in grant funds from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. “The Nebraska Startup Academy provides guidance and mentorship to founders, investors, and the community by educating with a specialized curriculum,...

Omaha, 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.

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Western Iowa Today

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

WOWT

Nebraska has denied 1,090 Medicaid applications and renewals under work requirements

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - More than 1,000 Medicaid applications and renewals have been denied since Nebraska started its work requirements six months ago, according to new data from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Families and advocates gathered at a town hall in Omaha, where some said getting...

Nebraska · 3d

KMTV 3 News Now

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.

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

WOWT

Douglas County judge awards temporary eligibility to Creighton’s Brody Robinson

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Creighton guard Brody Robinson was granted an injunction shortly before Tuesday’s game at Kansas State, making him eligible to play temporarily. Douglas County District Court Judge Molly Keane awarded the temporary restraining order. He can play for Creighton for the next 10 days under the ruling, which includes Sunday’s game vs. Iowa in Des Moines and their Nov. 18 contest against Bethune-Cookman. His next hearing date is Nov. 20.

Omaha, NE · 2d

kcsifm.com

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

KMTV 3 News Now

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 · 1d

kmaland.com

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

WOWT

Things to do: Activities and events in the Omaha metro, Nov. 13-15

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

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Omaha approves plumbing code changes allowing more plastic piping

Omaha's City Council approved plumbing code changes allowing more plastic piping, sparking debate over cost savings and fire safety.

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DED suspends $1.2 million grant to Nebraska Startup Academy after reports of mismanagement

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has suspended its $1.2 million grant to the Nebraska Startup Academy, the startup support nonprofit led by much the same leadership team as MOVE Venture Capital. The agency shared a copy of the notice of suspension with SPN. NSA’s grant is through the North...

Nebraska · 3d

WOWT

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.

KMTV 3 News Now

$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.

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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.