John Chapman
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Petition to stop Omaha streetcar reaches more than 1,000 signatures
A conservative taxpayer watchdog group is working to put the brakes on the plans for a streetcar in Omaha. → Read More
Nebraska Legislature debates proposal to convert to two-chamber operation
A state senator from Scottsbluff again proposed the possibility Nebraska's legislature be converted into a two-chamber operation. → Read More
ParkOmaha to implement parking plan that includes ‘smart loading zones’
City officials recognized a parking problem during the height of the pandemic. Parking spots were being used for non-parking reasons. → Read More
Douglas County Emergency Management conducts first siren test of season
It’s a sound heard every year, preparing us for severe weather season. → Read More
Omaha nonprofit in Ukraine giving aid, helping refugees
An Omaha nonprofit says they have helped more than 27 Ukrainian people get out of their war-torn country. → Read More
Omaha North Saddle Creek Business Improvement District deciding on new name
Back in September, the Omaha City Council approved the creation of a new Business Improvement District in the North Saddle Creek Road area. → Read More
North Omaha Music Academy holding teaching sessions
It’s still all about the music in North Omaha’s historic Jazz District. → Read More
Culxr House set to receive $2.7 million in ARPA funds
For four years, the non-profit has provided space for artists and musicians to work, helped register people to vote, and hosted workshops and pop-ups. Now they have plans to open a pizza shop to help bring business and jobs to the North 24th corridor. → Read More
Douglas County Sheriff’s members promoted to command positions in Tuesday ceremony
Newly elected Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson has been on the job less than two weeks and he has been very busy. → Read More
Omaha serial sexual assault suspect makes first court appearance
The suspect in a string of sexual assaults and attempted kidnapping made his first appearance in court Wednesday. → Read More
Bellevue cuts ribbon on phase 1 of 36th Street improvement project
Bellevue city officials cut the ribbon Monday morning celebrating the completion of phase one of the 36th Street improvement project that runs south of Highway 370. → Read More
Longtime business owner says bridge work on 42nd slowing things down
This summer, the 42nd Street bridge was open and traffic was moving. Around 40,000 vehicles crossed it daily and passed businesses on S. 42nd St. → Read More
Midwife found not guilty in breech baby’s death
An unlicensed midwife was found not guilty of child abuse resulting in death after a breech baby she tried to deliver died. → Read More
Winter and your tires: Why replacing them may be an issue
Something we put off in good weather may become a priority now that the weather has changed. → Read More
NextGen 911 being rolled out in Omaha
The advanced 911 system will make assessing emergency situations easier for dispatchers and first responders. → Read More
Class A state tennis moved from Omaha’s Koch Center
The NSAA is facing pushback after moving the tournament to Lincoln’s Woods Tennis Center. → Read More
Omaha City Council to vote on affordable housing action plan
The Omaha City Council is scheduled to vote on its affordable housing action plan next week. → Read More
Council Bluffs businesses optimistic about development activity at former mall site
Three years ago, some tenants at the Mall of the Bluffs were angry and concerned about the future of their business when the mall shut its doors. → Read More
Lobbyists prepare to push Omaha priorities as Nebraska Unicameral sets 2023 agenda
The City of Omaha is preparing to send a team to the state capitol to present its state legislative package to lawmakers. → Read More
Omaha business owners look forward to Small Business Saturday
A big shopping weekend for businesses both big and small. → Read More