Omaha Inland Port Authority unveils HQ, innovation district plans in north Omaha
Omaha NE – The Inland Port Authority unveiled an HQ and “innovation district” near Ames and 28th, pairing 3D-printed homebuilding with new housing and jobs.
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Omaha City Council passes $15 minimum wage, Mayor cites legal questions
Omaha City Council voted 4–3 to keep a $15 minimum wage for all workers, but Mayor John Ewing Jr. says legal questions could affect next steps.
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North Omaha innovation district nears first buildings; housing plans follow
Omaha NE – OIPA has bought six acres near 30th & Ames for an innovation district, backed by a $30M grant. LB164 triggers a 3-year housing contracting clock.
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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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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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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.
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Streetcar Rents Shift, Medicaid Work Rules Near, Nonprofits Tackle Housing
Omaha, NE – April 3, 2026 – Streetcar construction is reshaping downtown rents, nonprofits push housing and workforce efforts, and Medicaid work rules loom.
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Apartment Sale, Build-to-Rent Growth, and Stadium Financing Shape Omaha’s Development Week
Omaha, NE – April 2, 2026 – A major apartment sale, new rental housing trends, and a proposed stadium financing package lead local development news.
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Expressway Plans, Housing Authority Meeting, and Early Voting Updates Lead Omaha Policy News
Omaha, NE – April 1, 2026 – Regional expressway plans, a key housing authority meeting, and early voting updates lead today’s local policy news.
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Omaha City Council Weighs Soccer Stadium Bonds as Streetcar Costs Draw Scrutiny
Omaha, NE – March 31, 2026 – City leaders face key votes on stadium bonds and ongoing streetcar funding as debate grows over debt and taxes.
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Highway Work, Economic Signals and Skyline Milestones Lead Omaha Headlines
Omaha, NE – March 30, 2026 – Long-term I-80 construction begins as new economic data and a major downtown tower milestone shape the week.
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Train Investigation, Metro Paving Funds Lead Omaha Infrastructure Updates
Omaha, NE – March 29, 2026 – A train collision investigation and new metro paving funds highlight a busy week for local transportation and infrastructure.
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Omaha City Council Sets April 7 Hearing on $185M Soccer Stadium Financing Plan
Omaha, NE – March 27, 2026 – City Council sets April 7 hearing on $185M soccer stadium bond and TIF plan, sparking finance debate.
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Tax Incentives, Voting Rules and Rail Giant Deal Lead Omaha Policy Week
Omaha, NE – March 26, 2026 – State lawmakers advanced a Union Pacific tax package, while a metro voting proposal and streetcar funding debates stir local impact.
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Budget Deadline, Wildfire Update and Broadway Hit Lead Omaha Headlines
Omaha, NE – March 25, 2026 – Lawmakers face a budget deadline, a major wildfire nears containment, and ‘Six’ opens downtown.
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Omaha Teams Wrap Up Tournament Play as Spring Sports Take Center Stage
Omaha, NE – March 22, 2026 – Omaha hockey closes out NCHC play, March Madness rolls on, and spring sports draw fans across the metro.
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Omaha Headlines: Printing Plant Closure, Street Racing Arrests, and Library Opening Nears
Omaha, NE – March 21, 2026 – A historic press closure, street racing arrests, and a major library opening are leading local headlines.
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Parade Crowds, Court Hearings and Pro Volleyball Lead Omaha Headlines
Omaha, NE – March 17, 2026 – Parade crowds filled downtown, a high-profile animal cruelty case advanced in court, and pro volleyball readies for key matchups.
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Omaha Mourns Philanthropist, Hospital Lockdown, Sideshow Crash Under Investigation
Omaha, NE – March 16, 2026 – City leaders mourn a major philanthropist, a hospital lockdown raises concern, and deputies investigate a chaotic sideshow crash.
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Omaha City Safety Plan, Overnight Fire, and UNMC Research Expansion Lead Local Headlines
Omaha, NE – March 13, 2026 – City leaders debate downtown safety plan as firefighters battle overnight blaze and UNMC announces major research expansion.
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Cyclist Death, Stadium Pitch and Major Crashes Lead Omaha Headlines
Omaha, NE – March 12, 2026 – A cyclist’s death sparks safety calls, Union Omaha pitches a $320M stadium, and major crashes and court updates lead local news.
