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Updated press release: Case 26D02987 Chelan Hills Fire

Updated press release: Case 26D02987 Chelan Hills Fire

  • Douglas County Sheriff

Douglas County officials update Case 26D02987, confirming the Chelan Hills Fire victim as Robert M. Lister and noting the ongoing wildfire death investigation.

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Angie Centarri named 2026 academic advisor of the year

Angie Centarri named 2026 academic advisor of the year

  • University of Nebraska at Omaha

Angie Centarri, a psychology academic advisor at UNO, is honored as the 2025-2026 Academic Advisor of the Year for her exceptional service to students.

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Faculty and staff training catalog now live in Bridge

Faculty and staff training catalog now live in Bridge

  • University of Nebraska at Omaha

The Faculty and Staff Training (FAST) catalog in Bridge offers flexible courses for UNO faculty and staff, supporting lifelong learning, careers, and UNO values.

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Peanut butter and jelly food drive 2025

Peanut butter and jelly food drive 2025

  • Food Bank for the Heartland

The Foodies PB&J Food Challenge runs Sept. 11–25, collecting peanut butter, jelly and monetary donations to support school-age children and Heartland families.

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Nam board member spotlight: Anne Dishman

Nam board member spotlight: Anne Dishman

  • Nonprofit Organization of the Midlands

Anne Dishman, CEO of Kearney Family YMCA and new NAM board member, highlights childcare, community partnerships, and nonprofit leadership development in Nebraska.

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Meet the 2026 nonprofit leadership cohort

Meet the 2026 nonprofit leadership cohort

  • Omaha Community Foundation

Omaha Community Foundation announces its 2026 nonprofit leadership cohort, a year-long program focused on financial resilience, coaching, and peer learning.

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Remembering 9/11 through service and gratitude

Remembering 9/11 through service and gratitude

  • Omaha Community Foundation

Donna Kush reflects on 9/11’s lasting impact, urging service, gratitude and community involvement through the Heartland Honors 9/11 campaign in the Omaha area.

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Peanut butter and jelly food drive 2025

Peanut butter and jelly food drive 2025

    The Foodies PB&J Food Challenge runs Sept. 11–25, collecting peanut butter, jelly and monetary donations to support school-age children and Heartland families.

    Omaha City Council to vote on 2027 budget and capital plan

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    Omaha City Council will vote Aug. 25, 2026, on the 2027 budget, capital plan, TIF projects, liquor licenses, public safety grants, and multiple development items.

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    Nam board member spotlight: Anne Dishman

    Nam board member spotlight: Anne Dishman

      Anne Dishman, CEO of Kearney Family YMCA and new NAM board member, highlights childcare, community partnerships, and nonprofit leadership development in Nebraska.

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      Meet the 2026 nonprofit leadership cohort

      Meet the 2026 nonprofit leadership cohort

        Omaha Community Foundation announces its 2026 nonprofit leadership cohort, a year-long program focused on financial resilience, coaching, and peer learning.

        Omaha City Council agenda for August 18, 2026

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        Omaha City Council’s Aug. 18, 2026 agenda features TIF housing projects, bond questions, towing fee changes, grants, contracts, rezonings, and liquor licenses.

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        Remembering 9/11 through service and gratitude

        Remembering 9/11 through service and gratitude

          Donna Kush reflects on 9/11’s lasting impact, urging service, gratitude and community involvement through the Heartland Honors 9/11 campaign in the Omaha area.

          Aksarben street closures for August 7–8, 2026

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          Shirley Street and multiple Aksarben-area streets in Omaha will close August 7–8, 2026, for the Aksarben TIRC event hosted by the Omaha Sports Commission.

          Street closures for Benson First Friday events

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          • Omaha Public Works Department

          Street closures on August 7, 2026, will affect Military Avenue, North 62nd Street, and North 59th Street in Benson for Benson First Friday events.

          Omaha street closures and lane restrictions Aug. 6, 2026

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          • Omaha Public Works Department

          Omaha announces Aug. 6, 2026, street closures and lane restrictions on North 171st, South 156th at West Center, North 42nd, and Military Avenue.

          Leavenworth Street and South 50th Street closures for utility work

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          • Omaha Public Works Department

          Leavenworth Street and South 50th Street in Omaha will see lane restrictions and a closure starting Aug. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. for seven days of MUD utility work.

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          Omaha Foundation opens Ignite STEM grant for teachers

          Omaha Foundation opens Ignite STEM grant for teachers

          • Omaha Community Foundation

          The Omaha Community Foundation has opened applications for the Ignite STEM: Hubbard Classroom Grant, offering up to $500 to K-6 Nebraska public school teachers.

          Omaha street closures and lane restrictions for August 4, 2026

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          • Omaha Public Works Department

          Omaha will impose temporary lane restrictions and street closures starting 9 a.m. Aug. 4, 2026, at four locations for utility, signal and sewer maintenance work.

          Omaha street closures and lane shifts for August 2026

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          • Omaha Public Works Department

          Omaha announces August 2026 lane shifts and closures on Dodge Street, North 30th Street and South 90th Street for sewer repairs and street paving work.

          Omaha street lane restrictions beginning August 3, 2026

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          • Omaha Public Works Department

          Omaha announces August 2026 lane restrictions on North 180th, North 13th and Pacific Streets for utility work, lasting from seven days to three weeks.

          Omaha street closures and traffic changes Aug. 3–10, 2026

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          • Omaha Public Works Department

          Omaha announces August 2026 street closures and traffic control changes on North 192nd, Industrial and West Center, V Street, and North 42nd for repairs and utility work.

          Elmwood Road and South 11th Street closure notice

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          • Omaha Public Works Department

          Elmwood Road and South 11th Street in Omaha will close to through traffic Aug. 1, 2026, at 7 a.m. for MUD utility work and water main repairs.

          Omaha council to weigh streetcar bonds, garages and TIF

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          • Omaha City Council

          Omaha City Council’s Aug. 4, 2026, agenda features streetcar and garage bonds, TIF projects, zoning changes, grants, towing fee hikes, and election bond issues.

          Omaha street closures and lane restrictions July 27

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          • Omaha Public Works Department

          Omaha will close part of North 62nd Street for a month and restrict Burke Street to one westbound lane for three days starting July 27, 2026, at 9 a.m.

          Omaha street and lane closures for July 24–27, 2026

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          • Omaha Public Works Department

          Omaha announces July 24–27, 2026 street and lane restrictions on Pacific Street, Sorensen Parkway, South 156th Street, and North 132nd Street for maintenance work.

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