'People are fed up': Bellevue Mayor-elect Kevin Pflager prepares for transition

Bellevue Mayor-elect Kevin Pflager discusses his election win, transition talks with Rusty Hike and his priorities as he prepares to take office.

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...

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.

Rural Malvern lands 24 new apartments amid Iowa housing shortage

A $5.5 million Lakin Foundation development will add 24 rental homes to Malvern by early 2028, as Common Sense Institute Iowa projects the state will close its housing shortage that same year.

Papillion couple waits 8 months for federal tax refund

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - As the cost of living goes higher, so does the frustration of a Papillion couple. They could use money that the federal government owes them. For about eight months, Rosie Kircher has walked to the mailbox hoping this will be the day. “I keep looking for...

Mormon Pioneers Wintered Here In 1846 And Their Cemetery Still Overlooks The Missouri In Nebraska

A bronze mother and father bend over a tiny grave on a bluff above the Missouri River, and they’ve held that pose since 1936. The sculptor was Avard Fairbanks, and the hilltop behind the statue holds 359 documented pioneer burials from one hard winter. About 3,500 travelers camped here...

Farmers denied Nebraska mom her husband's $350K life policy, offered $17,360 instead. A jury awarded her $11.3M

Take extra precautions with life insurance applications, or pay the price at the worst time possible.

SW Iowa town of Malvern hosts open-stage country music jam festival

Fans of live country music in all its forms should head to southwest Iowa this weekend for what’s known as the Malvern Country Music Gathering. Organizer Fred Larson says musicians and music lovers from across the region have taken part in the annual fall tradition in the Mills County town since 1999, sharing their talents and their tunes.

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

Von Gillern concedes; jockeying begins for speakership of Nebraska Legislature

OMAHA — An incumbent state senator eyed as the frontrunner for speaker of the Nebraska Legislature has conceded his Omaha-area race in a rematch with his 2022 challenger. State Sen. Brad von Gillern of Elkhorn, in a statement Friday, congratulated state Sen.-elect Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek of Omaha. Since joining the Legislature in 2023, von Gillern has served […]

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,...

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

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...

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...

Chris McGowan Projected to Win Iowa’s 4th District Race Over Dave Dawson

Republican Chris McGowan is projected to win Iowa’s 4th Congressional District race over Democrat Dave Dawson, according to Decision Desk HQ. Final results remain unofficial as ballot counting continues. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

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Thanksgiving Week Means Lights Switch On Over This Nebraska Zoo Where Families Walk Under A Million Bulbs

Glowing lantern animals now stand where real giraffes and gorillas spend their days. After sunset, an entire Nebraska zoo trades daylight for color, and families stroll right through it. The paths wind past an African safari scene and an underwater world, both lit up in ways the daytime crowd never...

New $10M Methodist Clinic Rising Near Gretna Will Offer Weekend, Holiday Urgent Care

4932 S. 202nd Ave. — Reported Urgent-Care Expansion Example. A new Methodist Physicians Clinic is taking shape in the Tiburon development near Gretna, close to Highway 370 and 180th Street, bringing an approximately $10 million facility that will include space for eight primary care providers and offer urgent care in the evenings, on weekends and during holidays. Construction is already underway, with Methodist planning to open the doors in fall 2027.

Omaha Public Schools plans earlier dismissal, additional instructional days

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Schools plans to dismiss students 20 minutes earlier every day and add extra instructional days to the calendar, starting in August 2027. Start times will stay the same. Elementary students will dismiss at 3:45 p.m. and secondary students at 2:45 p.m. Reason for the...

Cane Corso Laws in Nebraska: Omaha Rules, Bite Liability, and Housing

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Cane Corso laws in Nebraska do not include a statewide ban, but that does not mean you can ignore local rules. The biggest catch is Omaha, where the breed is named in a city ordinance with muzzle, leash, and insurance requirements. Nebraska also uses one of the stricter dog bite liability standards in the country, … This article, Cane Corso Laws in Nebraska: Omaha Rules, Bite Liability, and Housing , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Fireworks Laws and Pet Trauma in Texas: What Owners Need to Know • Shock Collar Laws in Wyoming: What Dog Owners Can and Can’t Do • Running a Hobby Farm in Nevada: The Legal Rules Every Landowner Should Know