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$323M plan for Omaha’s old auditorium site back on track

After months of legal wrangling, a planned $323 million campus of housing, retail and entertainment venues appears back on track at the former home of Omaha’s storied Civic Auditorium.

Omaha, NE · 3d

KMTV 3 News Now

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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 · 20h

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

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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 · 2d

iheart.com

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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Nebraska Examiner

Creighton’s $24M ‘Central Park’ fuels downtown Omaha redevelopment

OMAHA — Beneath a backdrop of fireworks and blue smoke, Creighton University on Thursday opened a $24 million amphitheater and gathering space expected to bring new energy to the campus and Omaha’s urban core. Dubbed “the Quad,” the roughly 250,000-square-foot quadrangular grassy area features a fountain plaza and picnic areas and also is referred to as […]

Omaha, NE · 23h

WOWT

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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Omaha Prosecutor Stuck After State Won't Take Custody of Mentally Disabled Man

Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine says his office has hit a wall trying to ensure a mentally disabled Omaha man is properly supervised in the community. Kleine said Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services declined to take court-ordered custody of 34-year-old Zachary Vinton, even after the agency itself recommended he not be left alone in public.

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...

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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 · 1d

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 · 1d

centralnebraskatoday.com

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,...

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Parts of Central Omaha, Midtown, Blackstone designated 'extremely blighted area'

Omaha City Council designated parts of Central Omaha --- including Midtown Crossing and Blackstone --- as an 'extremely blighted area.' This means developers could receive TIF money for projects.

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Western Iowa Today

Teri Lake Recognized for 40 Years with Pottawattamie County

(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors recognized a longtime county employee, honoring Teri Lake for 40 years of dedicated service as she prepares for retirement. Lake, a custodian with the Buildings and Grounds Department, was recognized during Tuesday’s board meeting. Buildings and Grounds Director Jason Slack thanked her...

Pottawattamie County, IA · 1d

WOWT

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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Weekend fire leaves Elkhorn elementary school closed, reopening date set

Spring Ridge Elementary plans to reopen on November 16 after cleanup is finished, including replacing carpet and ceiling tiles that were damaged

Omaha, NE · 21h

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.

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