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Omaha-area NSAA district votes down girls flag football

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A local NSAA district on Thursday voted down establishing girls flag football as an official high school sport. The Dist. 2 vote, including Omaha surrounding areas, was 40-30 against - but supporters anticipate bringing the proposal back in January. The decision came the same day the...

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We Ranked 10 Nebraska Christmas Tree Farms And Here Is Who Won

One Omaha tree farm lets you skip the tractor wagon and ride out to your tree on a 1953 International Harvester fire truck. I read that and immediately wanted to know who else was hiding fun surprises among the pines. It turns out Nebraska has tree farms with real staying...

Omaha, NE · 21h

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Nebraska Data Centers Receive More Than $300 Million in Property Tax Breaks

Construction at a Google data center near Blair High Road and State Street in northwest Omaha on March 10, 2026. (Photo by Naomi Delkamiller/Flatwater Free Press) Lincoln, NE- Data centers in Nebraska received more than $300 million in personal property tax exemptions over the past four years, according to an analysis of Nebraska Department of Revenue data by Nebraska Public Media News.

Nebraska · 14h

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.

Omaha, NE · 3d

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

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.

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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 · 20h

Nebraska Examiner

Creighton’s $24M ‘Central Park’ fuels downtown Omaha redevelopment

OMAHA — Beneath a backdrop of fireworks and blue smoke, Creighton University on Thursday opened a $24 million amphitheater and gathering space expected to bring new energy to the campus and Omaha’s urban core. Dubbed “the Quad,” the roughly 250,000-square-foot quadrangular grassy area features a fountain plaza and picnic areas and also is referred to as […]

Omaha, NE · 21h

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Drivers keep pulling off I-80 for this glass chapel between Omaha and Lincoln

You’re driving Interstate 80 through flat Nebraska prairie, and something catches your eye on a bluff to the south. Tall glass walls. Arching wooden beams. It looks like a cathedral grew straight out of the hillside. That’s the Holy Family Shrine near Gretna, and drivers pull off the highway...

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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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PLCS says they hope to name new superintendent by February

Papillion La Vista Community Schools is searching for a new superintendent after Dr. Andrew Rikli announced his departure for ESU 3.

Papillion, NE · 15h

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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Drury Plaza Hotel Coming to the Old Market

Construction is progressing quickly on the future Drury Plaza Hotel southeast of 10th & Harney Street between the Old Market and the RiverFront. Much of the site preparation work is now done, and crews have started drilling for pilings. A tower crane is expected to go up soon. The $54 million, 8-story hotel will have 210 rooms as well as an attached parking garage with 160 parking spaces.

WOWT

Westside’s London Dada signs with Creighton men’s basketball

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Westside’s London Dada was among the 18 Warriors signing with college programs for Wednesday’s National Signing Day. The state’s No. 1 recruit officially signed with Creighton men’s basketball after committing this past May. “It was the first big school to really believe...

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KMTV Latest Headlines and Weather: Friday, Nov. 13, 2026

Omaha, NE · 4h

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Every Shelf Holds Bolts Of Wool And Flannel At This Nebraska Woolen Mill Store

A single quilt shop just off Interstate 80 stocks 130 colors of wool blend felt. That number alone made me stop scrolling. Then come the 5,000 bolts of cotton fabric. Add tons of flannel and a large run of 100 percent wool, and the shelves start to sound like a sewing room daydream.

Cozad, NE · 2d

WOWT

LIVE - 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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Country Herald

Nebraska Cold Blast: Norfolk, NE Falls to 23° November 13

Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa face their coldest morning of the season Friday, with lows in the 20s.

Norfolk, NE · 2d

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.