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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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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 .

Raleigh, NC · 3d

KSNB Local4

Issues reported by FAA impacting Nebraska airports

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Airports in Omaha and Lincoln were reporting several delays Friday after the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop due to a temporary telecommunications outage. Additionally, the Central Nebraska Regional Airport was also showing delays on the GRI-DFW flight that is generally sold out every Friday afternoon.

Omaha, NE · 9h

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Long Before Interstates, Drivers Crossed Nebraska On This Historic Brick Highway You Can Still Walk Today

Roughly three miles of red brick laid by hand in 1920 and 1921 still carry cars across a quiet corner of Nebraska. Nobody roped it off, either. Those same bricks once rumbled under early motorists chasing the Pacific on America’s first coast-to-coast highway. County crews set them over a concrete base, and much of that work is still holding a century later.

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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

WOWT

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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...

Omaha, NE · 1d

Moneywise

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.

Omaha, NE · 8d

KMTV 3 News Now

2,000 wait for dental care as Council Bluffs clinic breaks ground

A Council Bluffs clinic has 2,000 people — including 400 kids — on a waiting list for dental care. The CEO calls the need among low-income neighbors "unacceptable" as the nonprofit plans an expansion.

Council Bluffs, IA · 3d

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

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.

bleedingheartland.com

Recount set for Iowa House district 19

Only one Iowa legislative race was recount-close this year: House district 19, covering part of Council Bluffs. Unofficial results put Republican State Representative Brent Siegrist 39 votes ahead of Democratic challenger Ben Larson: 5,157 votes to 5,118 (50.1 percent to 49.8 percent). Larson requested a recount. Pottawattamie County Auditor Mary...

Iowa · 3d

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KIOS FM Local News for Friday, 11/13/26

Protestors in Nebraska are calling for changes to Medicaid work requirements. The group of protestors gathered this week at a meeting of Nebraska's Medicaid Advisory Committee. The group was calling for changes to federal requirements including work requirement verification and a public dashboard that will show eligibility and compliance data. Nebraska was the first state in the country to implement the new requirements.

Nebraska · 19h

KMTV 3 News Now

RECOUNT: Long-time Council Bluffs lawmaker leads race by razor-thin margin

Republican, and former speaker of the Iowa House, Brent Siegrist is ahead by just 37 votes in his race against Democrat Ben Larson. Pottawattamie County will conduct a recount on Monday.

Council Bluffs, IA · 1d

Housing Finance

Iowa Finance Authority Awards LIHTCs to Advance 595 Affordable Homes

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has reserved nearly $9 million in federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) to help create four developments in Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Waterloo, and West Des Moines. The communities will provide 595 affordable homes for individuals and families. The recent awards were made through the 4%...

West Des Moines, IA · 2d

KMTV 3 News Now

Why some Iowa Republicans voted for Democrats this election

Iowa · 2d

bellevuetimes.com

Kick Up Your Boots as The Donkey Barn Opens in Bellevue

Bellevue, NE — What started as a night out with friends in Kansas City five years ago has grown into Bellevue’s newest entertainment destination. The Donkey Barn Pub & Grub is preparing to celebrate its grand opening this Friday and Saturday, November 13–14, bringing country music, line dancing, live entertainment, food, drinks and recreational games together under one roof.

Bellevue, NE · 1d

WOWT

Papillion couple receives IRS refund after 8-month wait

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Tom Kircher received an automatic deposit from the IRS one week after a First Alert 6 investigation into a long delay for his tax refund. Kircher and his wife had been waiting eight months for a refund of more than $11,000. They contacted First Alert 6 after receiving repeated notices that their tax return and refund were under review.

Papillion, NE · 4d

KMTV 3 News Now

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

WOWT

Omaha Field Club Trail closed from Pacific Street to Martha Street

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Field Club Trail is closed from Pacific Street to Martha Street because of emergency repair work on the Center Street Bridge, according to the City of Omaha Parks and Recreation Department. The department said online Tuesday that the closure covers the trail from Pacific Street...