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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Alma schools remain designated for Title I support in 2025-26
An Arkansas Department of Education report lists Alma School District and all four of its schools in the state’s 2025-26 Title I status report.
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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.
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Nebraska begins enforcing Medicaid work requirements for expansion members
Nebraska began implementing Medicaid work requirements on May 1, 2026, making it the first state to put the new federal rules into effect as renewal reviews reach more expansion enrollees.
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Yutan sidewalk project on County Road 5 listed to begin Aug. 14
A publicly funded $51,473 sidewalk and parking-lot improvement project is listed for County Road 5 in Yutan, from East Vine Street to Clear Creek Drive.
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DOJ charges five men in alleged plot to attack UFC event at White House
Federal prosecutors announced charges against five men on June 16, alleging they planned to attack and kill government officials and others attending UFC Freedom 250. A later DOJ update said eight individuals had been charged in connection with the alleged planning.
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Valley closes Reichmuth and Spruce intersection for water-main replacement
The City of Valley closed the intersection of West Reichmuth Road and North Spruce Street on July 20 for a water-main replacement project. The closure remains in effect until further notice.
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Olde Town Bellevue nominated for federal Opportunity Zone
Olde Town Bellevue is among Nebraska’s Opportunity Zone nominations, a potential federal tax incentive for qualifying investment if Treasury approves it.
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Colfax County to Hear Proposal for Commercial Composting Facility Near Schuyler
Colfax County commissioners will hear public testimony August 11 on Midwest Soilogix LLC applications for a proposed commercial composting facility on Road 7 north of Road F.
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Omaha Skylark Meats closure is scheduled to affect 218 jobs Aug. 25
Skylark Meats’ Omaha plant at 4430 South 110th Street is scheduled to close permanently at the end of business Aug. 25, affecting 218 employees, according to a Nebraska WARN filing.
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Elkhorn man faces second motor-vehicle-homicide charge after fatal Omaha crash
Tanner Hunt, 28, of Elkhorn faces a second motor-vehicle-homicide charge after two brothers died from injuries in a July 9 crash near 114th Street and West Center Road in Omaha. He remains held on a reported $10 million bond, while a separate misdemeanor case carries a $25,000 bond and has a trial set for Aug. 17.
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Lincoln’s 2026 election petitions could change city election dates and council terms
Three proposed Lincoln charter amendments await Lancaster County signature verification before officials decide whether voters will see them on the November 3, 2026, ballot.