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

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

Tri County withstands injuries, strong Southern effort to earn third win of 2026 season

Tri County overcame injuries to a pair of key players and a season best performance from Southern to earn their third victory of the 2026 campaign.

Freeman exacts revenge on JCC, claims another MUDECAS Volleyball championship

After losing to them in the title match last year, Freeman defeated Johnson County Central in the MUDECAS Volleyball A Division championship this time around, winning their third title in four years

State

11-year-old Kimball boy missing

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INTERVIEW: Nebraska State Fair Executive Director Jaime Parr

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UNMC uses immersive technology to expand stroke education statewide

September 19th 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

UNL unveils new Louise Pound sculpture honoring her academic and athletic legacy

September 19th 2026, 12:14 AM UTC

Nebraska lawmaker, UNO professor weigh in on AI safety concerns

September 19th 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

Pink postcard taxpayers ask where's the tax relief?

September 18th 2026, 11:49 PM UTC

Sports

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

12 hrs 43 mins ago

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

September 20th 2026, 4:26 AM UTC

Tri County withstands injuries, strong Southern effort to earn third win of 2026 season

September 20th 2026, 4:06 AM UTC

Wayne State dominates first-ever game against Jamestown

September 20th 2026, 3:09 AM UTC

Sidney Shuts Out Adams Central, Moves to 4-0

September 19th 2026, 5:00 PM UTC

Freeman exacts revenge on JCC, claims another MUDECAS Volleyball championship

September 19th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC