Omaha Woman Says ‘Heartbeat' Bill Would Inject Politicians Into ‘Difficult' Private Decisions

The proposed legislation would ban abortions once a heartbeat is detected, which is about six weeks into a pregnancy.

Union Omaha Franchise Eyes New Soccer Stadium, And Legislature Is Asked To Pitch In Financially

The facility would be accompanied by new housing as well as a possible hotel and other entertainment amenities.

Mirch Appointed To Fill Omaha-Area Vacancy On Public Service Commission

The former Omaha police officer fills the vacancy left when Crystal Rhoades was elected to serve as the Douglas County Clerk of Court.

Omaha, Lincoln Police Chiefs Call ‘Constitutional Carry' Of Concealed Weapons Dangerous

Omaha Chief Todd Schmaderer told state lawmakers that the proposal would do away with important city ordinances that have reduced crime.

Omaha Streetcar Authority Launches Informational Website

There is a list of frequently asked questions about the $300 million-plus project and the authority’s response to those.

Omaha Streetcar Debate Rolls Into The Nebraska Legislature

State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan said the venture has financial implications for the whole state.

Omaha Senator Pushes Parole Board Changes, Marijuana Decriminalization

A third bill of his aims to limit suspensions of younger K-12 students.

Nebraska Supreme Court Hears ‘Landmark' Case Of Evicted Tenant

The case of an Omaha woman hinges on whether those being evicted from their homes have a constitutional right to a jury trial.

Lengthy List Of South And North Omaha Grant Proposals Whittled To 35

Roughly $225 million package now goes to Nebraska lawmakers to confirm.

Nebraskans Celebrate Gov. Jim Pillen At His Inaugural Ball

The Omaha event featured 3,500 guests.

Pot Of Money For South Omaha Left In Limbo Following Change To Nebraska ‘Turnback Tax' Process

No entrepreneurs in that part of the city requested the funds.

ACLU Nebraska Report: Omaha And Lincoln Courts Still Creating Modern-Day ‘Debtor Prisons'

Judges often don't ask defendants about their financial ability to afford cash bail.

Nebraska Selects Omaha's Youth-Focused Simple Foundation For $6 Million Anti-Crime Grant

The nonprofit provides services free of charge to about 750 youths, mostly from refugee, immigrant and low- to moderate-income families.

Simple Foundation Of Omaha Gets $6 Million In ARPA Funds For Crime Prevention

The funds will be used to respond to the negative economic impacts of the pandemic public health emergency.

Omaha ‘Riverplace' To Break Decade-Long Dearth Of Newly Built Condos Downtown

Milestone Development is asking the city to approve $2 million in tax-increment financing for the project.

Public Buses Wrapped In Love And Koi Fish, The Work Of Young Omaha Area Artists

The winning entries for the “Wheel Appeal” student contest were announced Friday by Metro.

Front Porch Team Awards Funds To 14 Omaha Housing Programs, Projects

The goal is to spark the creation of up to 645 affordable dwellings in the city.

High School Republicans, Union Support Helped Power Bacon's Win

The new supply of volunteers helped knock on doors, persuade parents and friends.

A $2.9 Million Gift Is Jaw-Dropper For Urban League Of Nebraska President

The gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is the largest single contribution in the nonprofit’s 90-year history.

Bacon Tops Vargas, Brings Home 2nd District U.S. House Win For Fourth Time

Bacon overcame voter anger over the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade by focusing on inflation and higher prices.

Omaha Pilot Project Aims To Stop Revolving Door At Emergency Room For The Homeless

The program will provide homeless people who are discharged from a metro area emergency room with a place to live and recover.

Two Nebraska Plants Get A Chunk Of $73 Million Awarded By USDA To Boost Smaller Meatpackers

Greater Omaha Packing and Lot 279 LLC of Wisner are the Cornhusker State recipients.

Federal Funds To Help Add ‘Affordable' Dwellings In Flood-Impacted Areas In And Around Omaha

About $8 million in federal funds is slated to go to four different area development projects.

Tenants Deserve A Right To A Jury Trial In Eviction Cases, ACLU And NAACP Argue In Omaha Case

An apartment owner sought to evict a tenant for violating a clause in her lease about crime free/drug free housing.

Bacon And Vargas Tackle National Security, Social Security, Abortion, Taxes In Second Debate

Both Congressional candidates spent much of the one-hour debate at KETV’s Omaha studio accusing his opponent of telling half-truths.

Bacon, Vargas Debate In NE02 Who Is More Extreme, Who Is Moderate

The second and final debate is scheduled for Sunday.

‘Greenlining' Fund Aims To Counter Ill Effects Of Redlining In Omaha

The new program is described as a way to help low- to moderate-income families and individuals build wealth and stability.

Months In The Making, Omaha's Housing Affordability Plan Ready For Scrutiny

Many Omahans have expressed frustration that there was no affordability requirement linked to city-approved TIF awards.

Bacon Criticizes Vargas For Dodging Two Additional 2nd District Debates

Bacon, the incumbent in the race, accused his challenger of "playing actual dodgeball" with voters.

Plug Pulled On Multimillion-Dollar “Intersections” Project For South Omaha

Developers have scrapped a plan that aimed to turn a 25-acre tract south of downtown into a wellness and sports complex.

$9 Million Federal Award To UNMC Center To Beef Up Ag Safety And Health

Though headquartered in Omaha, the center’s outreach extends to Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota

City Of Omaha Seeks Second Lobbyist To Work State Legislature In Lincoln

Mayor Jean Stothert said hiring an extra lobbyist during the last session for bills related to the city’s streetcar initiative was helpful.

A Pro Baseball Team And Q Street Revival Are Among Ideas For South, North Omaha Grants

Monday’s public hearing, which followed earlier meetings with business and agency leaders, was the first of four to be held this week.

Ground By Gretna Outlets Mall To Turn Into Sprawling Industrial Park

About 170 acres of former farmland is expected to turn into the Omaha metro area's largest contiguous industrial park.

$50 Million Grant To Help Raze Barracks-Like Omaha Public Housing Complex

A $300 million makeover is being proposed for Southside Terrace.

Malcolm X Edges NU Educator Louise Pound For Induction Into The Nebraska Hall Of Fame

The civil rights leaders was born in Omaha.

$25 Million Radius Campus For Youth Residential Treatment Rises In North Omaha

The center's goal is to fill a service gap in the metro area.

Democrats Pin Hopes Of Beating Bacon On Vargas, A Newly Drawn District And Abortion

The race to represent the Omaha area in Congress is drawing national attention.

Nebraska Officials Say Child Welfare Transition From Saint Francis To State Is Going Well

However, they emphasized there is more work to do.

Trendy Blackstone District Developer Looks To Build $22 Million Project In North Omaha

GreenSlate is seeking City of Omaha approval for $3.2 million in tax increment financing.