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June 10: Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission approves zoning changes
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/lincoln-lancaster-county-planning-commission-approves-zoning-changes/
Published: June 12, 2026 21:40
On June 10, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission met and approved several zoning changes, including changes affecting properties at North 112th Square and O Street (from Agricultural to…
When Mavs fly: The best Omaha team you’ve never heard of soars to new heights
Published: June 12, 2026 10:00
UNO’s Flight Team took 8th place overall in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s preeminent competition in May. The school had never finished first in an event at Nationals, but the Flying Mavs did it twice.
Elkhorn School Board approves price increases for meals, decides on next district superintendent
Published: June 11, 2026 20:35
At its June 8 meeting, the Elkhorn Public Schools Board approved a 10-cent increase for breakfast at all schools and a 10-cent increase for lunch at elementary schools…
Table for one: Exposed to deadly hantavirus, man is eating his way through quarantine
Published: June 11, 2026 10:00
Healthy but bored, Jake Rosmarin is stuck inside the University of Nebraska Medical National Quarantine Unit for 42 days. The Instagram-famous travel blogger is passing the time by getting an incredible amount of takeout and eating the most Nebraska of…
Bar fight: Dispute between beverage distributor and union leads some Omaha bars to stop offering popular beers
Published: June 11, 2026 10:00
Since Feb. 2, unionized workers at the beverage distributor Premier-Midwest Beer & Beverage have been on strike after contract negotiations with the company stalled.
A documentary brought Brandon Teena’s murder to a national audience. Its makers are working on a sequel.
Published: June 10, 2026 10:00
The 1998 film documenting the killing of a transgender Nebraska man renewed a debate about hate facing LGBTQ people. An in-progress follow-up will trace its aftermath.
June 2: Lancaster County commissioners approve contracts, grants and public safety agreements
Published: June 5, 2026 21:07
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and agreements, including amendments for corrections commissary services, the Pretrial Release Program, the Truancy Diversion program and the Street…
June 2: Omaha City Council discusses development projects and employee fundraising rules
Published: June 5, 2026 20:59
The Omaha City Council approved several planning items, including the Grass Pad preliminary plat, a Coffeetree Country Club special use permit amendment and a daycare permit, while delaying…
Faith questioned: Nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?
Published: June 5, 2026 10:00
A gastroenterologist who worked at Faith Health in 2024 made nearly $5 million, while a surgeon there made nearly $4 million. The two highest-paid nonprofit employees in the state benefit from a bonus system criticized for incentivizing more medical…
How a corporate conspiracy pushed Lincoln’s streetcar off the rails
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/how-a-corporate-conspiracy-pushed-lincolns-streetcar-off-the-rails/
Published: June 4, 2026 10:00
A transit company run by Nebraska natives bought Lincoln’s trolleys and replaced them with buses. Years later, a federal court case revealed the far-reaching scheme behind the move.
The last country school in Scottsbluff shuts its doors
https://flatwaterfreepress.org/the-last-country-school-in-scottsbluff-shuts-its-doors/
Published: June 3, 2026 10:00
A change to Nebraska law in 2005 nearly wiped out the rural elementary schools that once numbered in the hundreds. But as district leaders closed Lake Minatare School this year, they blamed a new state law.
May 28: Metro Transit reports record April ridership, prepares expanded service for major events
Published: June 2, 2026 17:18
The Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha Board of Directors received updates on ridership, operations and upcoming service changes during its latest meeting. CEO Lauren Cencic reported 315,938…