Holt County awards Redbird Bridge rehab bid near Atkinson
Holt County awarded the Redbird Bridge rehab bid on June 16, clearing the project for a July 6-or-later start and a Sept. 4 completion deadline.
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WK Kellogg’s Omaha plant closure will cut 451 jobs this summer
WK Kellogg’s Omaha plant is closing in phases this summer, with 451 jobs affected and layoffs set to begin July 20 under a state WARN filing.
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UNO’s 2026-27 tuition update will hit fall planning for students and families
Omaha NE – UNO says 2026-27 tuition and “differential tuition” rate changes begin in August, with MavLINK updates by July 22 for fall planning.
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Atkinson’s July 10 scrap tire collection gives residents a place to clear old tires
Atkinson NE – DWEE lists up to 200 tons of scrap tires for a July 10, 2026 drop-off at the Atkinson High School Rodeo Grounds. Cheryl Ziska: cheryl.ziska@atkinsonne.com.
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Atkinson commute: NDOT lists US-20 pilot-car lane closures (June 24 update)
Atkinson drivers on U.S. Highway 20 should expect intermittent lane closures near town, with a pilot car and flaggers, per NDOT’s June 24 update.
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Lincoln residents: West “A” water main open house is today—watch & get alerts
Lincoln NE – The City of Lincoln West “A” water main replacement virtual open house runs 6–7 p.m. today. Get the Zoom and TextLNK tips.
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Atkinson drivers: US-20 traffic control near North Collins Street + Redbird Bridge bids
Atkinson NE drivers: US-20 traffic control in both directions (June 10); Redbird Bridge bids due June 16; work on/after July 6, target Sept. 4.
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Lincoln minimum wage fight heads to court before July 18 start
Nebraska’s attorney general has sued over Lincoln’s new minimum wage ordinance, leaving employers and workers watching July payroll dates.
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Syracuse Watches Otoe County Data-Center Pause as Debate Spreads
Syracuse, NE — Otoe County’s data-center pause remains active as Gage County weighs its own moratorium, putting water, power and zoning rules in focus.
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Atkinson valuation protests, homestead filings due June 30
Atkinson, NE – Owners who disagree with 2026 assessed values, or may qualify for homestead relief, face separate Holt County deadlines June 30.
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Lincoln minimum wage ordinance faces Nebraska AG lawsuit before July 18 start
Lincoln, NE — The city’s minimum wage ordinance is in court before its July 18 start date, leaving workers and employers in limbo over pay planning.
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Syracuse Area Health adds psychiatric care July 15 in Syracuse
Syracuse NE – Syracuse Area Health says Heather Noerrlinger will begin psychiatric care July 15, giving Syracuse and nearby communities a closer option.
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Atkinson US-20 lane closures expected through mid-July
Atkinson, NE drivers on US-20 between Stuart and Atkinson should expect intermittent lane closures, pilot-car control and slower trips through mid-July.
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Lincoln budget proposal keeps property tax rate flat while boosting safety
Lincoln’s proposed 2026-28 budget keeps the property tax rate flat while adding fire, EMS and police staffing, plus downtown and infrastructure spending.
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Weekend storms bring flash-flood risk from the Plains to the East
United States Evening Safety and Weather Update – A slow-moving storm system is keeping flash-flood watches active in parts of the Plains and Midwest tonight.
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United States evening weather update: flash-flood and severe-storm risks spread tonight
NOAA says flash-flood risk tonight centers on Montana and western South Dakota, with severe-storm potential in the central Great Plains and more flooding risk Sunday.
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Lincoln’s 33rd and Cornhusker viaduct plan moves forward. What north Lincoln should expect now
Lincoln NE – The 33rd and Cornhusker viaduct project advanced after an April 23 open house, with updated design, funding, and next-step details.
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Fremont weighs 22-acre North Cedar blight designation that could unlock TIF for redevelopment
Fremont NE – The city’s planning commission reviewed a proposed blight designation for 22.1 acres near North Cedar and East 23rd, a step that could support future redevelopment.
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Crawford burn rules changed again: county ban lifted, but Fort Robinson campfires still restricted
Crawford NE – Dawes County lifted its open-burning ban April 14, but Fort Robinson campfires are still restricted and local burn permits still need approval.
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Omaha Public Schools signals a higher levy in its 2026-27 budget after a $50 million gap
Omaha NE – OPS is weighing a possible property-tax levy increase after a preliminary 2026-27 budget showed an estimated $50 million gap tied to a state aid error.
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Lincoln’s Project O Street enters active construction with downtown closures, detours and business impacts
Lincoln NE – Project O Street is now under active construction downtown, with 14th Street closed between N and P streets and detours affecting drivers and riders.
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April snow could slick Omaha’s Tuesday commute before warmer rain and storms return midweek
Omaha NE – A narrow band of wet snow and sleet could make Tuesday morning travel slow and slushy, but conditions should improve later Tuesday before warmer rain returns.