Lincoln cold plan ties alerts to warming locations
Lincoln’s plan links National Weather Service cold alerts to guidance for more than 150 partners and identifies public and community warming locations.
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Nebraska voters approve Initiative 442 on school sports
Nebraska voters approved Initiative 442, adding restrictions on transgender athletes to the state constitution, according to The Associated Press. The secretary of state’s unofficial returns list 491,716 votes for the measure and 230,919 against it, a margin of 260,797 votes.
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Mike Flood wins reelection in Nebraska’s 1st District
Republican Rep. Mike Flood won reelection in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Chris Backemeyer, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result keeps the seat in Republican hands.
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Denise Powell defeats Brinker Harding in Nebraska’s 2nd District
Democrat Denise Powell defeated Republican Brinker Harding in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result flips the seat from Republican control to Democrats.
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Omaha stadium deal sets two funding caps totaling $117 million
The City Council approved up to $106.5 million in stadium financing and up to $10.5 million for public-improvement reimbursements.
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Nebraska court orders Lincoln to pay $9,150 in charter case
The Nebraska Supreme Court awarded the state $9,150 after Lincoln challenged when three citizen-petitioned charter amendments should go to voters.
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Nebraska gives fuel haulers temporary rule relief through Nov. 18
An Oct. 19 executive order gives covered fuel carriers hours-of-service relief and lets them exceed weight limits by up to 10%.
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Regents approve larger, costlier Omaha Project Health hospital
The approved plan expands the planned teaching hospital to about 1.5 million square feet, with an anticipated investment of about $2.75 billion.
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Grand Island opens comment period for Broadwell Avenue viaduct
Residents can comment through Nov. 4 on a proposed viaduct over Union Pacific tracks, closure of the Pine Street crossing and changes to the Broadwell-Second Street intersection.
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Ballard proposes 20-year review of alleged Lincoln tax charges
State Sen. Beau Ballard says he is developing a 2027 bill to review alleged Lincoln sales-tax charges on deliveries to residents in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
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Nebraska disaster survivors get temporary Medicaid work-rule relief in 13 counties
Nebraska Medicaid expansion applicants and members in 13 disaster-affected counties may qualify for temporary hardship relief, automatic case review and extended renewal windows.
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Nebraska Supreme Court clears two new political parties for 2026 ballot process
The Nebraska Working People Party and America First Party were certified Aug. 26 after the state Supreme Court rejected challenges. Candidates face a 5 p.m. Sept. 1 filing deadline, while the statewide ballot is due for certification Sept. 11.
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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.