Nebraska Lawmakers Defend Sen. Megan Hunt Of Omaha After ‘Out Of Bounds' Conflict Of Interest Complaint

During floor debate in March, she described how restricting gender-affirming care for minors would impact her and her 12-year-old trans son.

Omaha Chamber Urges Legislature To Avoid Measures Contrary To ‘Positive Business Environment'

“Inclusivity is the right thing to do,” says the statement from the Chamber.

Ten famous voice actors you can meet in Minneapolis this May

AniMinneapolis is a anime convention that takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota every year. The event is filled with exciting activities.

North Omaha Residents Installing Air Quality Monitors Near Coal-Burning Station

PurpleAir monitors provide the ability to measure air quality in real time, collecting particle pollution for hyper-local networks.

Omaha Mayor Calls On Indicted City Council Member To ‘Immediately' Resign

Vinny Palmero was indicted Friday on charges of fraud and influence peddling involving two police-associated groups.

The tastiest mushrooms you can grow at home.

Growing mushrooms can be nutritious and delicious, as well as sustainable.

Employer-Built ‘Affordable' Housing In Sarpy County Aims To Help Recruit And Retain Workers

Streck recently built The Nest, an apartment complex in the Omaha suburb of La Vista.

Rep. Don Bacon Raises Record Q1 Funds For NE-02 Race In Non-Election Year

The Omaha-area House race is typically Nebraska’s most competitive.

Omaha Teacher Headed to Washington for National Recognition

Lee Perez will be recognized as a Horace Mann awardee and also will learn if he's the recipient of another honor from The NEA Foundation

Omaha Man Who Used Duct Tape To Steal Mail Sentenced To Federal Prison

In July, postal inspectors found duct tape rings that were placed inside the snorkel of a mail collection box in Omaha.

Some Omaha Doctors Fear ‘Collateral Damage' From Proposed Near-Total Abortion Ban

Dr. Emily Patel, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, said her patients worry they will not be able to access the care they need.

Nebraska's New Tourist Attraction: Kiewit Luminarium On Omaha's Riverfront Is To Open Saturday

The interactive science museum has more than 120 exhibits.

Boys Murdered In 1983 To Be Memorialized By New Crime Victims Monument In Sarpy County

The unveiling of the memorial is scheduled at 1 p.m. April 25 in Papillion.

Five Nebraska Entities To Share $13 Million In Federal Grants Aimed At Helping Low-Income Areas

Midwest Housing Development Fund Inc. of Omaha was awarded the bulk of the Nebraska share, about $6.2 million.

Nebraska Lawmakers Form Political Action Committee To Fight Anti-LGBTQ Legislation Nationwide

State Sens. Machaela Cavanaugh, Megan Hunt and John Fredrickson, all of Omaha, announced the Don’t Legislate Hate PAC.

Longtime Wall Street Journal Editor To Join Chuck Hagel At UNO Lecture On April 6

Gerald Seib is a Pulitzer Prize winner.

Nebraska Lawmaker, Legal Group Demand Retraction For Tweet They Consider Defamatory

The Nebraska Freedom Coalition included the hashtag "groomer" with photos of State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha and her trans son.

A Spot Check On Homelessness In Nebraska's Fastest-Growing County Left Task Force Astonished

A reported 144 children attending Sarpy County schools are homeless.

Nebraska Lawmakers Criticize ‘Zero-Sum Games' In Legislature, Lack Of Support For North Omaha

They say legislation that would benefit the state's poorest residents might not be considered this session.

UNO Hopes New Recruitment Tool Will Help Shift State's Workforce Shortage

The Omaha Urban Rate Tuition program will offer reduced rates for students from 11 states.

Omaha's ‘Kids Can' Makes $11 Million Move, But Concern Looms For Broader Statewide Child Care Needs

Nebraska survey: Most favor state investment in child care and early learning, similar to K-12 and higher education.

Four types of Japanese food you can get in Omaha

Being so far inland, one might think it's difficult to get good Japanese food, but it is possible.

Sarpy County Settles Lawsuit Over Mistaken Distribution Of ‘In-Lieu-Of Tax' Funds, But Douglas County Lawsuits Ongoing

Omaha schools oppose reimbursement.

Warren Buffett Attends Omaha Film Festival Screening

Buffett was present for the “Who Are the Marcuses?” documentary, which he himself appears in

An incredibly nerdy weekend of costuming is coming to Omaha, Nebraska

Do you know what cosplay is? Well if you're in the old market this spring, you will learn all about cosplay and anime.

Three great annual festivals in Omaha

Omaha has a rich culture and tradition for a Midwestern city, and the regular events held in Omaha are a great demonstration of that.

City Of Omaha To Have Its First Woman Fire Chief

Kathy Bossman this month succeeds retiring Chief Dan Olsen.

Lawmaker From Omaha Threatened With Censure For Comparing Transgender Legislation With Genocide

State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh says she won't be intimidated by efforts to stop her from speaking out against anti-trans bills.

Less Than A Year Into The Job, Veta Jeffery Is Exiting As CEO Of Greater Omaha Chamber

Tim Burke has been appointed interim CEO, effective immediately.

Omaha Residents Honored By State For Being Champions Of History

Debora Heard and Claire Du Laney are among those across the Cornhusker State to be honored by History Nebraska.

$43 Million Capriana Project Adds A Twist To Nebraska's Affordable Housing Crunch

A mixed-income neighborhood developing on Omaha's western edge will offer single-family houses as the more affordable option.

South And North Omaha Multimillion-Dollar Bill Gets Another Airing

The proposal to push funds to economic development projects in those communities received good vibes from lawmakers.

Omaha Man Agrees To Surrender Sports Car, Pay $5 Million In Restitution For Money Laundering

Jeffrey Stenstrom, 42, faces up to 20 years in federal prison; his sentencing is set for June 2.

Omaha, Nebraska ranks #51 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

Lawmakers To Hear Public Views On How To Disburse Millions Of Dollars In North And South Omaha

Public hearings are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday before two different legislative committees and are expected to set off more debate.

Another Park Proposed For Downtown Omaha Is Seen As A Selling Point For Growing Builder's District

If all goes as planned for developer Noddle Cos., the urban park would start forming this spring.

South Omaha Raises A Collective Voice To Say The Area Is Ready For $100 Million In ARPA Funds

The American Rescue Plan Act funding must be spent by the end of 2026.

Nebraska Lawmaker Seeks State Funding For Omaha Streetcar — If It Extended North Toward Airport

The controversial project could get a $100 million jolt from the state.

Omaha Police Union Drops Opposition To ‘Constitutional Carry' Gun Bill After Amendments Proposed

One amendment would increase penalties for “prohibited persons” carrying concealed guns.

State Sen. Mike McDonnell In Crosshairs Of Fellow Douglas County Dems On Abortion, Trans Debates

He wanted to join the central committee of the county party.