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

Regional

Approved in Nebraska, severe storm emergency declaration now heads to D.C.

After it was approved by the governor's office last week, an emergency declaration for the severe storms that struck the state of Nebraska in May is now heading off for approval in Washington, D.C.

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

ANNEVAR celebration returns with weekend of tradition and community

Fourth former Kearney YRTC employee arrested, faces six felonies

19th Annual Flatwater Music Festival Returns to Hastings

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

State

Fire consumes semi-truck east of Sidney

The Omaha streetcar is 2 years behind schedule. Businesses doubt they will survive to see it open

Regional

Approved in Nebraska, severe storm emergency declaration now heads to D.C.

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

ANNEVAR celebration returns with weekend of tradition and community

Fourth former Kearney YRTC employee arrested, faces six felonies

19th Annual Flatwater Music Festival Returns to Hastings

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

State

Fire consumes semi-truck east of Sidney

Approved in Nebraska, severe storm emergency declaration now heads to D.C.

Home Birth Blues: 49 states allow nurse midwives to deliver your baby inside your home. Not Nebraska.

ANNEVAR celebration returns with weekend of tradition and community

Omaha Community Foundation in talks to join NU as owner of Nebraska Medicine

Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack to launch live table games in July

Sports

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey