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Everlight Solar Named Omaha's #1 Solar Provider in 2025 Omaha's Choice Awards

Omaha, Nebraska · Omaha

Everlight Solar Named Omaha's #1 Solar Provider in 2025 Omaha's Choice Awards

72% Center coverage: 14 sources

OMAHA, Neb., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Everlight Solar is proud to announce that it has been named the 1st Overall Solar Service Provider in the 2025 Omaha's Choice Awards, as recognized by the Omaha World-Herald. This marks another consecutive…See the Story

Omaha City Councilman Announces Campaign for Congress

U.S. House of Representatives · Omaha

Omaha City Councilman Announces Campaign for Congress

89% Center coverage: 9 sources

A longtime Omaha city councilmember announced his campaign to represent Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.See the Story

'I'd Want to Do Good': Man, Formerly Incarcerated Says New Mental Health Facility Is Needed

Health · Omaha

'I'd Want to Do Good': Man, Formerly Incarcerated Says New Mental Health Facility Is Needed

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

By Quanecia Fraser Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — A new mental health facility is being built at the Douglas County jail. Douglas County Corrections hopes to serve people with acute mental health crises, those undergoing drug and alcohol detox or incarcerated people in danger of harming themselves. County officials See the Story

Rep. Don Bacon Cites Political Dysfunction Opt Not to Seek Reelection

Coverage: 4 sources

OMAHA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, announced Monday he will not seek reelection next year amid an increasingly polarized political climate.Social Media · Omaha See the Story

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 34 Donovan Jones

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

As one of Nebraska's most promising young defensive backs, Jones is set for a major role at cornerback.Omaha, Nebraska · Omaha See the Story

City of Omaha shares an update on the sinkhole on 16th Street

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

It has been 6 months since a garbage truck fell through the pavement on 16th Street between Farnam and Harney Streets and the sinkhole is still there. The City told reporter Molly Hudson that their investigation shows the sinkhole developed as a result of "subsurface conditions" there before the truck drove through.According to information from the city's law department, when the truck fell in, it damaged a city sewer line. Repairs require sever…Omaha, Nebraska · Omaha Read Article

'Say their names': Waterloo neighborhood hosts fallen soldier tribute for Fourth of July

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A tribute in Waterloo, Nebraska, recognized the nation's 249th birthday and the fallen heroes who fought to protect it.Waterloo, Nebraska · Waterloo Read Article

“Mob Rule in Omaha: The Lynching of Will Brown and the 1919 Courthouse Riot”

In 1919, Omaha erupted in violence. Will Brown was lynched, the courthouse set ablaze, and the mayor nearly hanged. This is the full story.Omaha, Nebraska · Omaha Read Article

'Not bad for 219': Omaha's 1995 Independence Day parade celebrated families and freedom

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The 1995 parade featured only one band, but it was perfect for leading a crowd of kids, who were peddling their way in wagons and on bikes.Parade · Omaha Read Article

Don Bacon sent Democrats scrambling with the one announcement they never saw coming - Political Animal News

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Don Bacon’s surprise retirement upends Nebraska’s 2nd District race, leaving Democrats scrambling and reshaping the 2026 political battlefield. Democrats thought they had everything figured out for 2026. They’d already lined up four candidates to take on Republican Don Bacon. But Don Bacon sent Democrats scrambling with the one announcement they never saw coming. Bacon catches […]Republican Party · Omaha Read Article

One person hospitalized following Omaha crash

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Omaha police are investigating a crash early Friday morning that left one person seriously injured.Omaha, Nebraska · Omaha Read Article

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