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Nebraska’s biggest reservoir ran out of public boat ramps on August 15, and the last one ended in a mud hole deep enough to let water into truck cabs
19+ hour, 31+ min ago (549+ words) Years of declining water levels finally caught up with the last public boat ramp at Lake McConaughy. August 15 marked the official closing of the last public launch site (Spillway Bay) within the Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area. The area has…...
Bluffs Middle School students meet, thank first responders during 9/11 event
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (217+ words) Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley is calling for a performance audit after Lincoln Fire and Rescue paid $7.2 million in overtime in 2025. The Kearney City Council approved the Tech One Crossing data center Tuesday night after adopting revised data center regulations…...
Nebraska's largest union prepares for contract negotiations with the state
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (96+ words) Nebraska’s largest union will begin contract negotiations with the state this week as a directive from Gov. Jim Pillen to cut spending looms overhead. Justin Hubly, executive director of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees, will serve as the union’s…...
Do Flock cameras make communities safer?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (93+ words) In a World-Herald op-ed, Nate Clouse writes that data centers deserve a fair hearing in Nebraska. In a World-Herald op-ed, local Red Cross executives challenge Nebraskans to donate blood — and help NU win a big competition. In a World-Herald op-ed,…...
Construction to Start Soon on Next Crossroads Parking Garage
2+ week, 5+ day ago (192+ words) Another component of the Crossroads Mall redevelopment project may soon go vertical. A building permit for a freestanding parking garage was filed last week for a garage adjacent to 74th & Cass Street. The garage would have 858 parking spaces. Under the terms…...
Photos: City announces developments for Urban Core Housing Fund
2+ week, 6+ day ago (175+ words) A mattress was dumped in an alley next to the parking lot for the Dunklau Building site at 2401 Dodge St., which will be converted to workforce housing community as part of the Urban Core Housing Fund in Omaha, on Monday,…...
Two-vehicle crash north of Columbus causes highway closure and minor injuries
2+ week, 6+ day ago (106+ words) A crash north of Columbus on Sunday, Aug. 23, resulted in the highway being closed for several hours. Lancaster County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin announced his office's petition fraud investigation has expanded to the Fairness for Girls a… Sen. Jana…...
These road closures start today; 1 will last until October.
2+ week, 6+ day ago (410+ words) Parts of two streets will be closed today for Project O Street construction. The City of Lincoln is making a major reinvestment along "O" Street and the surrounding blocks in the heart of downtown. The city will replace aging water…...
Downtown Lincoln businesses fighting through construction. Is help on the way?
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (553+ words) The City of Lincoln is making a major reinvestment along "O" Street and the surrounding blocks in the heart of downtown. The city will replace aging water mains, repair and resurface streets and sidewalks, and install new amenities along both…...
Photos: Jean Stothert Street unveiled during ceremony Thursday
3+ week, 2+ day ago (112+ words) Jean Stothert Street is unveiled in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. Former Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert unveils Jean Stothert Street during a ceremony in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. Former Omaha Mayors Jean Stothert and Hal Daub talk before a ceremony unveiling…...