2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (378+ words) The head of the Omaha Public Schools said the district is “already updating procedures” after revelations that some district employees were aware that Omaha Police officers were using electric shock gloves in schools. Superintendent Matthew Ray, along with several OPS…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (550+ words) Omaha Public Schools has landed on an 8.2-cent levy increase as part of its proposed budget for this school year. It’s one way the district is trying to close a $50.6 million state aid shortfall following a miscalculation last year. Last…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (275+ words) The City of Omaha, with City Council approval, will purchase a vacant building that partially collapsed along the streetcar route. A large void opened in the Blackstone neighborhood June 21 when a foundation wall collapsed, swallowing a sidewalk and part of…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (530+ words) A Douglas County judge heard arguments Thursday over whether the City of Omaha has authority to set a higher minimum wage than that required by state law. The Omaha City Council passed an ordinance earlier this year to maintain a…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (335+ words) Omaha city and business leaders met Wednesday to rally support for two upcoming ballot initiatives. The Building Better Omaha Committee was formed by the Greater Omaha Chamber to advocate for two bond issues totaling $185 million that will appear on the…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (650+ words) A Maya community is using a national grant to create a climate resilience plan for a North Omaha neighborhood. Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim will use the $96,440 to plan out how its roughly 8-acre property along the Beltline Trail can help…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (241+ words) More than 20 ceramics artists will display their works during an annual pottery event. The Omaha North Hills Pottery Tour will return this October. The self-guided tour will feature works from 22 artists displayed at five stops, including two pottery studios and…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (552+ words) Cindy Wiles paused a conversation with her colleague to pick up the phone ringing on her desk. She answered with the same greeting she’s uttered thousands of times before: “Mayor’s hotline, can I help you?” The calls are fairly continuous…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (273+ words) An event celebrating Omaha’s local food scene is returning this week. Omaha Restaurant Week will be held Sept. 11-20, giving diners a chance to enjoy three-course meals at discounted prices with dinners priced at $20-$50 per person at some of the area’s…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (227+ words) Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is one of 13 airports nationwide chosen for a pilot program that will allow some visitors past airport security without a plane ticket. The Gateside by TSA PreCheck pilot program allows certain visitors through security even if they’re…...