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Mills County seeks federal funding for H34 improvements near Emerson

(Glenwood) -- Mills County officials seek federal funding to assist with repaving and improving safety on a county road on the west side of Emerson. At its regular meeting Tuesday morning, the county board of supervisors unanimously approved signing an STBG funding request application to the regional planning agency for improvements to H34, from U.S. Highway 34 to the Emerson city limits. County Engineer Jacob Ferro says the three-mile stretch needs safety improvements and is one of the narrowest roads in the county.

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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...

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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%...

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Omaha approves plumbing code changes allowing more plastic piping

Omaha's City Council approved plumbing code changes allowing more plastic piping, sparking debate over cost savings and fire safety.

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DED suspends $1.2 million grant to Nebraska Startup Academy after reports of mismanagement

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has suspended its $1.2 million grant to the Nebraska Startup Academy, the startup support nonprofit led by much the same leadership team as MOVE Venture Capital. The agency shared a copy of the notice of suspension with SPN. NSA’s grant is through the North...

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Omaha Army veteran finds silver dollars he bought online are fake, coin expert says

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Army veteran Chris Bowen bought 50 silver dollar coins online to give to fellow veterans. A coin expert said the coins are fake. Bowen hands out silver coins to veterans he meets who served in all branches of the military. He spent about $1,500 on the coins from a New York seller. He said he will not give them to other veterans.

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Speakers are asking to let incoming incoming members lead the superintendent search

Val Hyde, who is set to join the board in January, raised the issue during the public comment portion of this week’s board meeting. Three new members are expected to take office, she said.

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Omaha Couple's ACA Bill Hits $2,700 a Month, Topping Their Mortgage

Audrey Horn and her husband are retired and rely on a Medica bronze plan they buy through the Affordable Care Act. Horn says that plan now costs more every month than their mortgage payment, after climbing from $1,700 a month in 2024 to $2,700 a month in 2027. “In 2024,...

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Nov. 5: Omaha Parks Board reviews new projects and Tranquility Park funding

The Omaha Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed three proposed park improvement projects tied to Sanitary Improvement Districts, which include new pickleball courts, trails, parking, playground equipment, a youth soccer field and upgrades to a splash pad at Stone Ridge Park. Board members asked questions about whether required public hearings had been held for the projects and recommended that the city require documentation of those hearings and votes. Members also discussed construction materials, sound-dampening features for pickleball courts, bench safety and the use of native plants to reduce maintenance.

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Despite slow start on climate action, Omaha officials say city making progress

Christie Abdul-Greene swiped along her iPad on a City of Omaha website describing its roadmap to address climate change. The city promised to build “climate resilience” and “a more sustainable future” in Omaha. It was serious about bettering the lives of its citizens, according to a quote highlighted on the website from Mayor Jean Stothert.

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State Board of Education will have Republican majority after November’s election

The State Board of Education will have a different partisan makeup when it convenes in January after Republicans secured a majority on the officially nonpartisan board last week. The eight-member board, which hires the education commissioner and sets academic content standards among other policies, had a 4-4 split between Republicans...

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Nebraska city loses 2 supermarkets in one day as regional chain pulls back

Nebraska has another entry in the growing list of grocery chains closing stores in 2026. Two Family Fare supermarkets in Omaha closed October 30, ending service in separate parts of…

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84th Street re-opens in La Vista after gas line break

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - 84th Street between Harrison Street and Brentwood Drive was closed because of a gas line break. According to Black Hills Energy, the leak was caused by a gas line rupture. Crews are currently on the scene making repairs. The call came in around 2 p.m. A...

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Omaha Holiday Boutique Opens This Weekend With 200+ Vendors, Santa and Girls Night Out

CHI Health Center Convention Center — Approximate Venue of 2026 Holiday Boutique. More than 200 vendors are setting up shop at the CHI Health Center this weekend as the Omaha Holiday Boutique returns for three days of shopping, live music and visits with Santa. The marketplace runs Friday through Sunday, Nov. 13-15, filling the convention center at 455 N 10th St. with thousands of items ranging from home décor to gourmet food.

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Omaha City Council considers ‘extremely blighted’ designation for Midtown area

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council is considering whether to designate part of the Midtown area as “extremely blighted,” a label city planning thinks could open the door for redevelopment. Extremely blighted areas are those with high unemployment rates, an elevated poverty rate compared to the...

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Omaha mayor appoints new directors for Parks, Public Works departments

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Mayor John Ewing has appointed new directors for the Parks Department and the Public Works Department. Conner O’Flannagan will lead the Parks Department. He most recently served as director of Kansas State Parks. O’Flannagan takes over for Jacquelyn Morrison, who has served as interim...

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Our Picks For 4 Nebraska Drive-In Theaters Still Showing Movies Under The Stars

One Nebraska drive-in has been flipping on its projector since July 31, 1952. Its very first feature was a western called Cripple Creek. That screen is still lighting up summer nights more than 70 years later. The newer crowd is just as fun. One spot added a second screen in...

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State audit finds accounting errors, payroll overpayments in Harrison County

HARRISON COUNTY, Iowa — A state audit identified 19 findings involving Harrison County’s handling of taxpayer money, including accounting errors, payroll overpayments and inconsistent reviews of sheriff’s accounts. Thirteen findings were repeated from the previous year, according to the report released Monday by Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand. The audit covers the fiscal year […]

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Omaha City Council passes changes to plumbing code with goal of more affordable housing

Omaha City Council members passed several changes to the plumbing code Tuesday that officials say will increase the flow of housing projects in the city. The changes include rolling back restrictions on the use of PVC pipe instead of cast iron. Omaha currently heavily restricts the use of PVC to single-family homes, restaurants and multifamily homes under four stories. Neighboring communities don’t have such strict requirements.