Open in NewsBreak

Surprise

See all locations
Customize your news
43°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

WOWT

website

Clay County couple brings glamping to ghost town along Oregon Trail

CLAY COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - A Nebraska couple created a glamping site near the remnants of a ghost town along the Oregon Trail. Owen and Kim Nelson built Spring Ranch Campground around an old gravel pit in Clay County, turning overgrown terrain into an outdoor getaway under the prairie sky.

Clay County, NE · 2d
article img

norfolkneradio.com

website

Traffic switch scheduled for highway 275 in Stanton County

Traffic on Highway 275 will be shifted to newly constructed lanes the week of Monday, Nov. 9, weather permitting. The switch will take place along an 11-mile stretch of highway extending from near the Highway 57 junction to about a mile and a half east of the Highway 15 North junction, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Stanton County, NE · 1d
article img

KSNB Local4

website

Grand Island to accept $25,000 settlement for damaged welcome sign

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The City of Grand Island will receive $25,000 for the damaged “Welcome to Grand Island” sign off Highway 281. The sign was damaged Jan. 2, when a man attempted to take his own life while trying to get away from police by driving his car into it. He survived, but the sign suffered $75,000 in damage.

Grand Island, NE · 1d
article img

1011now.com

website

STAR CITY BUZZ: Events happening Nov. 6-8

Bison Day, Fall Festivals and a Husker watch party are just some of the many events happening November 6-8.

Lincoln, NE · 2d
article img

thebestmix1055.com

website

Fremont City Administrator retiring, Green to step in

FREMONT, Neb. – The City of Fremont announces the retirement of City Administrator Jody Sanders, effective December 31, 2026, after nearly 19 years of service to the community. The City Council will consider the appointment of Assistant City Administrator Phil Green as City Administrator at its December 29 meeting. If approved, Green will assume the role on January 1, 2027.

Fremont, NE · 2d

1011now.com

website

Several Lincoln streets to close this weekend for 13th annual Good Life Halfsy

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Several streets in Lincoln will temporarily close on Saturday and Sunday for the 13th annual Good Life Halfsy half-marathon. Around 9,500 runners will participate in the race this year, making it the largest Good Life Halfsy in history and the biggest half marathon in Nebraska. The...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

KSNB Local4

website

Ink The Island tattoo convention opens at Big Iron Events Center

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.(KSNB) — The Ink The Island tattoo convention is happening today at the Big Iron Events Center, the first time the event has come to Grand Island, according to the events center. The convention runs through Sunday. Children 12 and under get in free. What the event...

Grand Island, NE · 1d

Nebraska Examiner

partner publisher · 8.6K followers

TIF: State hearing reflects love, hate and suggestions to retool development incentive

LINCOLN — A pros-and-cons discussion about one of Nebraska’s most controversial yet championed economic development tools took center stage at a legislative hearing Friday: Is TIF out of control? What, if any, changes should lawmakers pursue? TIF stands for tax-increment financing, and state Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln had called for a review of state […]

Nebraska · 1d

KMTV 3 News Now

partner publisher · 33.5K followers

Makayla Danner unseats Don Kleine in Douglas County attorney race

The North Omaha native says her campaign connected with voters as she prepares to take over an office held by Kleine for two decades

Douglas County, NE · 3d

1011now.com

website

LIVE AT 9:45 - Nebraska governor to preview 2027 legislative agenda

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is set to outline his key policy priorities for the upcoming 2027 legislative session Friday morning. The briefing is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. in the Governor’s Hearing Room at the State Capitol in Lincoln. You can watch the news conference in the video player above.

Nebraska · 1d

unothegateway.com

website

Nebraska’s mixed midterm results, compared to national blue wave, prompt mixed reactions from UNO students

Nebraska Republicans retained key statewide offices, and voters approved a constitutional amendment restricting transgender athletes in school sports, while Democrat Denise Powell flipped the Omaha-area congressional seat. The results drew disappointment from one University of Nebraska at Omaha student and cautious skepticism from a recent graduate, who questioned whether the...

Omaha, NE · 3d

1011now.com

website

Data Centers Decoded: Water and electricity usage put into context

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The exact amount of water and electricity data centers use had been a mystery until data centers in Nebraska had to submit an annual report at the end of September. But comprehending the scale of use, especially what water usage looks like, has been more difficult to decode.

Nebraska · 9d

1011now.com

website

Lincoln, Lancaster County unveil Cold Response Plan for extreme cold

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln and Lancaster County officials as well as community partners unveiled a new Cold Response Plan on Thursday. The purpose of the Cold Response Plan is to help the community prepare for and respond to extreme cold events, as well as stay safe, warm and informed as temperatures drop.

Lincoln, NE · 2d

KMTV 3 News Now

partner publisher · 33.5K followers

Democrats break registered Republican supermajority in Nebraska Legislature

Registered Democrats flipped several Nebraska legislative seats, breaking the registered Republican supermajority ahead of the 2027 session.

Nebraska · 1d

1053thebone.com

website

Visit Lincoln Highlights Weekend Events and Holiday Activities

Lincoln is welcoming visitors for a busy November, with state high school volleyball championships, the 13th annual Good Life Halfsy and a growing lineup of holiday activities bringing people into the community. Visit Lincoln President and CEO Jeff Maul says the city is entering one of its busiest stretches of...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

centralnebraskatoday.com

website

Three people elected to Northwest Public Schools Board of Education

GRAND ISLAND – Three people were elected to the Grand Island Northwest Public Schools Board of Education Nov. 3. Incumbents Todd Mader, 43; and Dan Leiser, 37; received the most votes, followed by Brady Kayl, 37. The results:. *Todd Mader, 593 votes (30.97 percent) *Dan Leiser, 549 votes (28.67...

Grand Island, NE · 3d

hoodline.com

website

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.

Gretna, NE · 2d

flatwaterfreepress.org

website

Blue bleeds into Sarpy County as voters reject Republican incumbents

The reliably red suburban stronghold voted against Gov. Jim Pillen and U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, cast more votes for Democrats than Republicans overall in the county’s congressional races and turned out a Republican mayor in Bellevue. Sarpy County has long served as a Republican Party bastion within the Omaha...

Sarpy County, NE · 2d

hoodline.com

website

Council Bluffs Clinic Breaks Ground to Tackle Waitlist of More Than 1,600

All Care Health Center is breaking ground on a $5.7 million dental facility in Council Bluffs on Monday, Nov. 9, hoping to chip away at a waiting list of more than 1,600 people who need dental care. Wait times for an appointment currently stretch beyond 10 months, and the public is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony.

Council Bluffs, IA · 1d

KMTV 3 News Now

partner publisher · 33.5K followers

Downtown Glenwood reopens for business after years of construction

Small business owners in Downtown Glenwood, Iowa, are welcoming back shoppers to a newly revitalized downtown. Southwest Iowa reporter Ryan Gamboa caught up with shop owners about the busy weekend.

Glenwood, IA · 1d