Red Oak board backs nutrition equipment purchases

(Red Oak) -- Red Oak school officials have backed a pair of upgrades for the district's kitchens at both Inman Elementary and the Junior-Senior High School. At its latest regular meeting, the Red Oak School Board unanimously approved the purchase of a commercial conveyor-type dishwasher for Inman Elementary for $83,960.45 from TriMark Foodservice Equipment, Supplies, and Designs and the purchase of two commercial gas double-deck convection ovens, one for Inman and another for the Junior-Senior High, for $31,142.40 from Dovel. School Superintendent Ron Lorenz says the district's school nutrition fund covers the purchases, which currently has a significant amount of dollars.

Several Nebraska cities offering free rides to polls on Election Day

Some major cities in Nebraska will be offering affordable ways to get voters to the polls on Nov. 3. From Omaha to Scottsbluff, public transit options will give riders more options to place their vote while cutting costs and overcoming transportation barriers. Metro Transit Omaha’s Bus to Ballot program will...

The Omaha area is running low on power capacity. That could harm Nebraska’s ability to grow

The Omaha Public Power District is running low on available power capacity for its biggest potential users. That could threaten the region’s ability to develop economically, attract companies, add jobs and grow. The constraint comes as data centers spike the demand for power across the country, the electric grid...

Omaha among 14 U.S. cities tapped for Bloomberg housing program; a goal is more ‘granny flats’

OMAHA — Omaha is among 14 cities nationwide selected for a Bloomberg Philanthropies program intended to boost creation of local housing — particularly “accessory dwelling units,” known also as granny flats or in-law suites. Participation comes with up to $750,000 in grant funding, but local leaders say a key benefit is technical expertise from field-leading […]

Omaha, Nebraska Has Been Ranked Safest American City for Trick-or-Treating in 2026 Per New Report

You might be surprised by the result of this report.

Flood, Backemeyer trade jabs over residency in closing campaign push

ELECTION 2026: NE 20th Legislative District race features incumbent, challenger

State Sen. John Fredrickson faces challenger Chris Anderson in Nebraska's 20th Legislative District, four years after Fredrickson won the seat by just 82 votes.

Lewis Central construction projects continue

(Council Bluffs) -- With summer and fall projects winding down, Lewis Central school officials are looking forward to a busy construction schedule next year. Voters in the Lewis Central School District approved a $30 million bond issue in November, 2024 for major renovations at each of the district's facilities. Superintendent Dr. Brent Hoesing told the Lewis Central School Board recently that work on the middle school's athletic building is expected to be completed by the end of this month. Hoesing says renovation of the building's classrooms is also progressing.

La Vista to add family entertainment, housing at Southport West development

La Vista's Southport West development will add family entertainment, including what owners call Nebraska's first indoor slide park, plus new housing.

Omaha, Nebraska Has Been Ranked Safest American City for Trick-or-Treating in 2026 Per New Report

It can be dangerous business stepping outside your door, even during fun-filled festivities like trick-or-treating. With Halloween on the horizon, it's important to think about safety on the spookiest night of the year, especially since pedestrians face a greater risk of being struck by a car. This makes sense—after all,...

Council Bluffs Weighs Google Data Center Tax Breaks

Pottawattamie County Assessor's Office — Official Asked To Apply Exemptions. Council Bluffs is addressing tax incentives tied to Google's Southlands data center. Separately, concerns have been raised about potential lost revenue tied to Google's fee cap. According to the Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs is seeking to correct how tax...

This Nebraska Christmas Shop Stays Decked Out With Ornaments And Nutcrackers All Year Long

A full line of Steinbach nutcrackers stands at attention in a Nebraska shop where Christmas never packs up for the season. Even a sweaty August afternoon counts as December here. The shelves hold thousands of ornaments, with glass pieces from Germany’s Inge-Glas and from Christopher Radko. Department 56 villages glow...

This Hindu Temple In Nebraska Opens Its Carved Marble Halls To Anyone Who Walks In

A Ganesha sculpture weighing about 2.5 tons sits at the heart of a temple in Nebraska. It’s carved from granite, and it made the long trip from India to get here. The building around it has a twist too. It began life as an Italian restaurant that had closed its doors.

Millwork Commons: The Once Forgotten Warehouse District in North Downtown Omaha

Since touring The Ashton building as a member of Restoration Exchange Omaha (now Preserve Omaha) in 2019 as it was being renovated, I have been fascinated with the project. That led me back to the area last weekend, where I walked the entire district to check out its progress. If...

Bellevue Moves Forward With Plans for Highway 34 Traffic Signals and Fort Crook Road Extension

A long-awaited second access route for Normandy Hills residents moved another step forward Tuesday, October 20, as the Bellevue City Council approved additional engineering work for the Fort Crook Road extension and traffic signal improvements along Highway 34. The planned extension would connect the neighborhood to Highway 34 through the...

Play Haven Child Care Facility Moving Forward in Walnut

The community of Walnut will soon have more options for child care. The Play Haven Child Care Center project broke ground in September and is expected to be completed in December. Lydia Holtz is part of the Play Haven committee. She says the need was obvious. Holtz says cost was...

Dundee neighbor leads plan to make Omaha's Memorial Park more accessible

Plans are taking shape to improve accessibility at Omaha's Memorial Park in the Dundee neighborhood. A final design is being targeted for the end of 2026.

Moms try to get electric shock gloves out of their kids’ schools

Omaha, Nebraska (CNN) — California has banned them. Army experts trying them experienced so much pain they were “apprehensive” about further tests and were swapped for new personnel. In Nebraska, mothers are fighting to get the same electric shock gloves out of schools.

Bellevue mayor race: Hike, Pflager address taxes, Olde Towne and development

Bellevue mayoral candidates Rusty Hike and Kevin Pflager discuss property taxes, development, Old Towne and conflicts of interest.