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Beatrice's Historic Paddock Building Nears Rebirth as 36-Unit Apartment Hub

The century-old Paddock building in downtown Beatrice is nearing the finish line on a roughly $10 million transformation into apartments, offices and small-business space, with the newly formed Gage Development Coalition hoping to move into the building by the end of 2026. Crews are closing out the work. From Grand...

Beatrice, 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 · 2d
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Possible contamination in water found after water line break in Beatrice

BEATRICE, Neb. (KLKN) — The Beatrice West Water Project customers, managed by the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District, are on a boiling water notice. Customers of the Beatrice West Water Project are advised to boil water for drinking and cooking for one minute. Otherwise, customers are asked to...

Beatrice, NE · 2d
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Richardson County general election results 2026

BYP – Dan Osborn 823. Unofficial early voting results in Richardson County. FALLS CITY - With Falls City Mayor Mark Harkendorff not seeking re-election, councilman Kenny Killingsworth and Kevin Malone on the ballot. Malone campaigned on population stability and economic growth. He said his combination of business and financial...

Richardson County, NE · 3d
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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 · 3d

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LIVE AT 9:45 - Nebraska governor to preview 2027 legislative agenda

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is set to outline his key policy priorities for the upcoming 2027 legislative session Friday morning. The briefing is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. in the Governor’s Hearing Room at the State Capitol in Lincoln. You can watch the news conference in the video player above.

Nebraska · 1d

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Data Centers Decoded: Water and electricity usage put into context

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The exact amount of water and electricity data centers use had been a mystery until data centers in Nebraska had to submit an annual report at the end of September. But comprehending the scale of use, especially what water usage looks like, has been more difficult to decode.

Nebraska · 8d

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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 · 2d

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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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Voter Turnout Tuesday Exceeded Local and Statewide Projections

LINCOLN–(KFOR Nov. 5)–Voter turnout in Tuesday’s general election saw more people show up to the polls or cast ballots across Nebraska. Statewide, more than 59% of registered voters showed up to vote in the general election, exceeding Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen’s projection of 56%. In Lancaster County, the projection from Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen was 52%, but turnout Tuesday was at 60%.

Lancaster County, 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 · 1d

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TIF: State hearing reflects love, hate and suggestions to retool development incentive

LINCOLN — A pros-and-cons discussion about one of Nebraska’s most controversial yet championed economic development tools took center stage at a legislative hearing Friday: Is TIF out of control? What, if any, changes should lawmakers pursue? TIF stands for tax-increment financing, and state Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln had called for a review of state […]

Nebraska · 4h

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Hallstrom reacts to end of Republican supermajority

NEBRASKA CITY – State Sen. Bob Hallstrom said Tuesday’s mid-term elections do not negate forecasted budget deficits for the state Legislature but do signal a need for adjustments to how federal and state governments come to consensus. He provided a legislative update Thursday at the new Nebraska City...

Nebraska City, NE · 21h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Visit Lincoln Highlights Weekend Events and Holiday Activities

Lincoln is welcoming visitors for a busy November, with state high school volleyball championships, the 13th annual Good Life Halfsy and a growing lineup of holiday activities bringing people into the community. Visit Lincoln President and CEO Jeff Maul says the city is entering one of its busiest stretches of...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Democrats break registered Republican supermajority in Nebraska Legislature

Registered Democrats flipped several Nebraska legislative seats, breaking the registered Republican supermajority ahead of the 2027 session.

Nebraska · 16h