Omaha, Nebraska - A major new effort aimed at shaping the future of one Nebraska city is now underway, as leaders turn directly to residents for guidance on how to improve everyday life across generations. The City of Omaha, alongside Age-Friendly Omaha (AFO), officially launched the Age-Friendly Community Survey during a press conference held at Fabric Lab. The survey is designed to gather input from residents and identify key priorities that will help shape Omaha’s first...

Omaha, Nebraska - A Nebraska man is facing additional time behind bars after a federal court found that he failed to return to custody during a temporary release and remained on the run for months before being located in Omaha. Jackson Williams, 41, of Omaha, was sentenced on March 13, 2026, in federal court for escaping from federal custody. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. ordered Williams to serve 40 months in...

Omaha, Nebraska - Douglas County Emergency Management Agency welcomed Patti Motl last October, bringing on an experienced emergency management specialist whose mission is rooted in strengthening local preparedness and protecting the community she now calls home. Motl’s arrival reflects the agency’s continued effort to build resilience and ensure the county is ready to respond effectively to emergencies and disasters. Motl entered the field through a path shaped by healthcare and disaster response. She began her professional...

Omaha, Nebraska - For Douglas County Department of Corrections Officer Stephanie Sisley, strength is more than muscle. It is focus. It is calm under pressure. It is the steady belief that she can handle whatever the day brings. After two years on the job, the 30-year-old officer says her commitment to fitness has shaped the way she carries herself inside the facility. “My confidence has definitely gotten stronger,” she said. Stephanie began taking fitness seriously during her...

Omaha, Nebraska - Omaha Mayor John W. Ewing Jr. is launching a focused, multi-year push to strengthen economic growth and improve daily life in both North and South Omaha. The effort brings together leaders from across levels of government with the goal of making development more intentional, coordinated, and visible to the public. In North Omaha, Mayor Ewing is joining a cross-government body for a targeted four-year effort centered on quality-of-life improvements. The group is charged...

Omaha, Nebraska - Douglas County residents now have a more convenient way to get documents notarized without needing to travel to the courthouse. As of January 6, 2026, the Douglas County Clerk of the District Court has officially launched its Remote Online Notary (RON) service, offering secure and efficient online notarizations using two-way audio-visual technology. This new service is especially helpful for individuals with mobility issues, tight schedules, or those living far from the courthouse. By...

Lincoln, Nebraska - Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has announced a major lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, accusing the popular online gaming platform of failing to protect children while misleading families about the safety of its services. The legal action claims the company knowingly allowed an environment where minors could be...

Lincoln, Nebraska - Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has expressed strong support after the University of Nebraska was identified as a potential partner in a federal program designed to educate senior military leaders. The recognition came after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth released a memo naming the university as an “elite...

Lincoln, Nebraska - The Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office is inviting communities and organizations across the state to apply for traffic safety grants designed to reduce fatal and serious crashes on Nebraska roadways. Officials announced that proposals must be submitted by March 31 to be considered for funding...

Lincoln, Nebraska - At the Nebraska Dairy Convention and Trade Show in West Point, Governor Jim Pillen signed new legislation designed to improve how counties handle zoning requests for agricultural producers. The measure, LB 663, creates a uniform, transparent, and faster process for reviewing and approving conditional use permits and...

Lincoln, Nebraska - Jim Pillen and Sean P. Duffy announced a new agreement between the State of Nebraska and the Federal Highway Administration that is expected to accelerate transportation projects and streamline environmental reviews. The agreement allows Nebraska to assume responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act, commonly known as...

Lincoln, Nebraska - The Nebraska Department of Transportation has secured $15 million in federal funding to support critical transportation improvements across Nebraska, part of a broader $93.4 million in congressional appropriations aimed at improving mobility statewide. The funding comes through Congressional Directed Spending in the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development section...