$234.4 Million Awarded from the North and South Omaha Recovery Grant ProgramLuis Jimenez | East OmahaJan 30Jan 30
Douglas County’s “Best in the Nation” General Assitance Under ReviewDuring a meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee, director Melissa Sewick gave an overview of the proposed general assistance…Nov 19, 2021Nov 19, 2021
Omaha Police Department Might Develop Further with New “Executive Deputy”A new ordinance before council states, “The Chief shall have sole discretion to name and remove the Executive Deputy Chief designation”…Mar 28, 2021Mar 28, 2021
Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Part of the “Trump Effect”President Joe Biden condemned rising hate crimes against Asian-Americans in the wake of a shooting rampage in Atlanta, which left eight…Mar 20, 2021Mar 20, 2021
$26 Million Allotted and Contracted for Rent and Utility AssistanceLocal governments received a total of over $26 million for rental and utility assistance to help those residents who may also be at risk…Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 2021
The Road to City Council: Franklin Thompson, Ward 6Franklin Thompson was elected to the Omaha City Council four consecutive times, from June 2001 until June 2017, representing Ward 6 (west…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
New Rules for City Contractors Approved by Council to Stop CheatersCouncillor Ben Gray introduced an ordinance “that will make contractors more accountable, especially with the $200 million coming in for…Feb 25, 2021Feb 25, 2021
City Council May Approve Massive Incentive to Finance The CrossroadsThe Omaha City Council will consider the redevelopment that is proposed to replace The Crossroads Mall located north on 74th and Dodge…Feb 19, 2021Feb 19, 2021
The Road to City Council: Colleen Brennan, Ward 5Colleen Brennan was elected to the Omaha City Council to represent district 5 (Southwest Omaha, Millard area), to replace Rich Pahls, who…Feb 17, 2021Feb 17, 2021
County Board to consider $12 million in assistance for continued coronavirus responseLuis Jimenez | Douglas County, NebraskaJan 24, 2021Jan 24, 2021
