Nebraska will test predictive analytics in child welfare with federal grant
Nebraska will use a $600,000 federal grant to develop a child-welfare predictive-analytics system, with testing, human oversight and public accountability questions ahead.
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Nebraska wildfire recovery enters federal reimbursement phase as Aug. 12 trucking deadline nears
Nebraska estimates $9,686,602 in public wildfire damage as agencies document roads and power systems for possible reimbursement; limited hay-hauling relief ends Aug. 12.
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Bellevue Defense-Tech Campus Lands Anchor Tenant, $50 Million State Commitment
A planned Bellevue defense-technology campus has secured its first major tenant and is expected to receive $50 million in state support.
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Wayne State Foundation secures $13 million for Brandenburg Hall renovation
The Wayne State College Foundation says it has secured $13 million for Brandenburg Hall’s renovation, including a $5 million Soukup family contribution.
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Lincoln Council Sets Aug. 12 Vote on 2026-28 Budget Changes
Lincoln City Council will review final proposed changes to the 2026-28 budget Aug. 10 and vote on the amendments Aug. 12, before adoption Aug. 24.
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Omaha Council Sets Aug. 11 Hearing on Proposed 2027 Budget
The Omaha City Council will hear public comment Aug. 11 on Mayor John Ewing Jr.’s proposed 2027 budget, capital plan and related agenda items.
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Elkhorn Public Schools names superintendent-elect for July 2027 transition
The Elkhorn Board of Education named Pechous superintendent-elect June 8, 2026, with Bary Habrock expected to remain in the role through the 2026-27 school year.
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Lancaster County plan sets road priorities affecting Malcolm
Lancaster County’s 2026-2028 strategic plan targets safer travel, high-traffic unpaved roads and regional transportation planning affecting Malcolm.
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Kearney advances $13.5 million Fire Station 3 project in northeast city
Kearney approved a $1,080,987 early construction package for Fire Station No. 3 and scheduled a groundbreaking for April 6 near East 48th Street and N Avenue.
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Aurora agrees to three-year EMS Unlimited contract beginning Aug. 18
Aurora and EMS Unlimited agreed to a three-year emergency medical services contract running from Aug. 18, 2026, through Aug. 17, 2029.
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Omaha Plans $181 Million Police-Fire Headquarters at Crossroads
Omaha officials announced a proposed $181 million headquarters at Crossroads that would bring police and fire leadership together near 74th Avenue.
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Right-of-way work advances for Papillion’s 192nd Street interchange feeder roads
Sarpy County has scheduled right-of-way discussions and activities from June through August 2026 for feeder roads serving Papillion’s 192nd Street interchange.
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Schuyler Community Schools Included in Nebraska CTE Grant Program
Schuyler Community Schools will participate in an ESU 7 project serving 19 districts during the 2026-27 reVISION Action Grant period.
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Ralston council schedules August budget-season meeting
Ralston City Council is scheduled to meet Aug. 18 at City Hall during the city’s budget-setting period, with the public welcome to attend.
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Nebraska proposes changes to Syracuse wastewater discharge permit
Nebraska’s environmental agency has proposed reissuing the Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Facility’s NPDES permit with changes. The state notice set June 7, 2026, as the deadline for comments, objections or hearing requests.
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Columbus 33rd Avenue reconstruction targets two-lane reopening before school starts
Reconstruction closed 33rd Avenue to through traffic between 30th and 38th streets beginning May 21, with local access maintained and a two-lane reopening targeted for early August.
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Omaha Council Sets Aug. 11 Hearing on 2027 Budget and Projects
Omaha residents will have a formal chance to weigh in on the 2027 city budget as the council considers development, property and public-safety items.
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Atkinson Hay Days scheduled for Aug. 21–23, 2026
Atkinson Hay Days is scheduled for Aug. 21–23, 2026, with listings from the Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce and NebraskAccess confirming the community event.
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Log Road Fire near Crawford reaches 81% containment after burning about 1,526 acres
The Log Road Fire near Crawford reached 81% containment by July 4 after a coordinated response involving local volunteer departments, state and federal agencies, and the Nebraska National Guard.
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Grand Island police join statewide speeding campaign through Aug. 9
Grand Island police are adding high-visibility speeding enforcement through Aug. 9 as city officials also weigh broader public-safety staffing and equipment needs.
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Lincoln Seeks Proposals for Long-Term Water-System Master Plan
Lincoln issued a request for proposals for a 2026 water-system facilities master plan, with responses due Aug. 7 as the city plans for future growth.
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NOAA says satellite system detected fires within minutes during Nebraska’s record Morrill Fire
NOAA has documented how satellite heat-signature data supported wildfire awareness and response during Nebraska’s Morrill Fire, which ignited March 12 and was described as the largest wildfire in state history.