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The Omaha Public Schools superintendent said some district employees knew Omaha police were using electric shock gloves ...
09/11/2026

The Omaha Public Schools superintendent said some district employees knew Omaha police were using electric shock gloves in schools, but district leadership was unaware.

Omaha Public Schools Superintendent Matthew Ray said Thursday that "it is clear some Omaha Public Schools staff were aware of the glove technology."

A new coalition is opposing two online sports betting measures on Nebraska's November ballot.
09/10/2026

A new coalition is opposing two online sports betting measures on Nebraska's November ballot.

A new coalition, called Save Nebraska Sports, is opposing two online sports betting ballot measures on the November ballot. At the State Capitol on Thursday, Nebraska Family Alliance Executive Director Nate Grasz said online betting platforms don't care...

Omaha Public Schools is proposing a levy increase in response to a $50.6 million shortfall in state aid following a misc...
09/10/2026

Omaha Public Schools is proposing a levy increase in response to a $50.6 million shortfall in state aid following a miscalculation last year.

Omaha Public Schools has landed on an 8.2-cent levy increase in its proposed budget. The district previously said a higher levy and smaller pay raises would help close a $50.6 million shortfall.

The City of Omaha plans to purchase a vacant building that partially collapsed along the streetcar route. Learn more abo...
09/10/2026

The City of Omaha plans to purchase a vacant building that partially collapsed along the streetcar route. Learn more about the agreement:

Under an agreement announced Thursday, the city will offer a $700,000 settlement, which would be paid out of its judgment fund. Kiewit Infrastructure Co. would contribute $200,000 to the city to offset Omaha Streetcar project costs.

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a ballot initiative aiming to make it more difficult to modify voter-appr...
09/10/2026

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a ballot initiative aiming to make it more difficult to modify voter-approved laws will not appear on the general election ballot. Read more about the ruling:

The Nebraska Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against a ballot measure seeking to make it more difficult for the Legislature to change or repeal voter-enacted laws.

The Nebraska Forest Service will host an event Friday to educate guests about the importance of Nebraska’s forests.
09/10/2026

The Nebraska Forest Service will host an event Friday to educate guests about the importance of Nebraska’s forests.

The Nebraska Forest Service will host its annual Forest Festival Family Fun Night at Horning State Farm Demonstration Forest to educate attendees about Nebraska’s forests.

Flags across Nebraska will fly at half-staff Friday in recognition of Patriot Day and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 a...
09/10/2026

Flags across Nebraska will fly at half-staff Friday in recognition of Patriot Day and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Gov. Jim Pillen has ordered flags to half-staff across Nebraska in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that three Lincoln charter amendment petitions must be placed on the November...
09/10/2026

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that three Lincoln charter amendment petitions must be placed on the November ballot.

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the City of Lincoln must place three Lincoln charter amendment petitions on the November ballot.

Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is one of 13 airports nationwide chosen for a pilot program that will allow some visitors past a...
09/10/2026

Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is one of 13 airports nationwide chosen for a pilot program that will allow some visitors past airport security without a plane ticket.

Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is one of 13 airports nationwide chosen for a pilot program that will allow some visitors past airport security without a plane ticket.

A Douglas County judge heard arguments Thursday over whether Omaha has the authority to set a higher minimum wage than w...
09/10/2026

A Douglas County judge heard arguments Thursday over whether Omaha has the authority to set a higher minimum wage than what's required by the state.

A Douglas County judge heard arguments Thursday over whether the City of Omaha has authority to set a higher minimum wage than that required by the state.

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