The Omaha streetcar is 2 years behind schedule. Businesses doubt they will survive to see it open

Omaha’s streetcar construction is disrupting downtown and midtown, and many business owners say they may not survive until the line opens

February 26, 2026Updated: February 26, 2026

By JEREMY TURLEY/Flatwater Free Press

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

Ol' Red raises more than $110,000 for St. Jude for third straight year

Ol' Red raises more than $110,000 for St. Jude for third straight year

2026 tree planter of the year extols bur oak

2026 tree planter of the year extols bur oak

Fairbury debuts new city offices, council chambers

Fairbury debuts new city offices, council chambers

State

Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds

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Volunteers step up again to feed firefighters battling Pressey Fire

2 hrs 49 mins ago

Nebraska National Guardsmen respond to traffic accident

3 hrs 19 mins ago

Sidney FFA President earns State title

3 hrs 34 mins ago

New entity created to grow programming at Fonner Park

4 hrs 49 mins ago

Amid federal election overhaul efforts, Nebraska officials say ‘nothing has changed’ for May primary

5 hrs 6 mins ago

Sports

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

3 hrs 2 mins ago

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

7 hrs 12 mins ago

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

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Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

April 22nd 2026, 2:09 PM UTC

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

April 21st 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

April 20th 2026, 6:48 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC