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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...

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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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Timeless Dishes

These 10 U.S. Cities Top the Quality-of-Life Rankings

A bigger paycheck means less if the rent swallows it. A beautiful neighborhood loses some appeal when getting to work takes your entire morning. When Americans imagine a better place to live, the wish list usually comes down to everyday life feeling more manageable. But which cities deliver? The answer depends on who measures quality... The post These 10 U.S. Cities Top the Quality-of-Life Rankings appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

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Mutual To Cut Ribbon On New Downtown Omaha Headquarters

(Omaha, NE) -- Company and elected leaders will gather next week to celebrate the completion of the new Mutual of Omaha headquarters downtown. Construction on the building started in January 2023, one year after the project was announced. It is now the tallest building in the region with 44 floors,...

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Omaha Holiday Boutique Opens This Weekend With 200+ Vendors, Santa and Girls Night Out

CHI Health Center Convention Center — Approximate Venue of 2026 Holiday Boutique. More than 200 vendors are setting up shop at the CHI Health Center this weekend as the Omaha Holiday Boutique returns for three days of shopping, live music and visits with Santa. The marketplace runs Friday through Sunday, Nov. 13-15, filling the convention center at 455 N 10th St. with thousands of items ranging from home décor to gourmet food.

Omaha, NE · 3d

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Omaha City Council passes changes to plumbing code with goal of more affordable housing

Omaha City Council members passed several changes to the plumbing code Tuesday that officials say will increase the flow of housing projects in the city. The changes include rolling back restrictions on the use of PVC pipe instead of cast iron. Omaha currently heavily restricts the use of PVC to single-family homes, restaurants and multifamily homes under four stories. Neighboring communities don’t have such strict requirements.

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This Nebraska Museum Fills A Grand Art Deco Train Station With Vintage Rail Cars And Fascinating Omaha History And Is A Smart Pick For 2027

Some train stations make you check the departure board. This one makes you stop and stare. Soaring ceilings, gold-leaf details, and vintage rail cars give this Nebraska landmark serious old-school glamour. I’d happily spend an afternoon just looking up at that ceiling. It’s that good. Out back, you...

Omaha, NE · 3d

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 · 22h

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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 · 2d

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84th Street re-opens in La Vista after gas line break

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - 84th Street between Harrison Street and Brentwood Drive was closed because of a gas line break. According to Black Hills Energy, the leak was caused by a gas line rupture. Crews are currently on the scene making repairs. The call came in around 2 p.m. A...

La Vista, NE · 1d

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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 · 22h

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Lithium battery fire closes Omaha elementary school

Spring Ridge Elementary in Elkhorn is closed through Wednesday after a lithium battery fire. Air testing is needed before students can return.

Omaha, NE · 2d

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Gov. Pillen makes property tax relief a priority for 2027 legislative session

Gov. Jim Pillen says property tax relief will be a priority in 2027 as Nebraska residents voice concerns about high rates.

Nebraska · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Omaha repairs Veterans Memorial Bridge pillar before Veterans Day

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Omaha repaired damage to the Veterans Memorial Bridge near 13th Street and Missouri Avenue the day before Veterans Day. The repairs follow a First Alert 6 investigation several months ago. Many veterans were upset about the damage. They felt a lack of repairs disrespected their service.

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Omaha mayor appoints new directors for Parks, Public Works departments

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Mayor John Ewing has appointed new directors for the Parks Department and the Public Works Department. Conner O’Flannagan will lead the Parks Department. He most recently served as director of Kansas State Parks. O’Flannagan takes over for Jacquelyn Morrison, who has served as interim...

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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 · 17h

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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...

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Nebraska Examiner

Government Committee chair won’t seek same role in 2027-28 Nebraska Legislature

BELLEVUE, Neb. — The chair of the legislative Committee on Government, Military and Veterans Affairs won’t ask again for the top post in 2027, but two Air Force veterans have already tossed their names into the ring to succeed her. State Sen. Rita Sanders, a former eight-year mayor of Bellevue who previously worked for former U.S. […]

Nebraska · 20h

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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,...