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

City of Sidney announces Memorial Day cemetery regulations

City of Sidney announces Memorial Day cemetery regulations

Sterling Fire Chief retiring after 32 years firefighting

Sterling Fire Chief retiring after 32 years firefighting

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

WNCC expanding Construction Trades

WNCC expanding Construction Trades

Cardenas defeats Trevino in Primary Election

Cardenas defeats Trevino in Primary Election

Waddling Into Town? Valentine Council to Consider Allowing Ducks Into City Limits, Possible Water Study, Wellness Center Funding Application and Subdivision Plans

Waddling Into Town? Valentine Council to Consider Allowing Ducks Into City Limits, Possible Water Study, Wellness Center Funding Application and Subdivision Plans

State

Falls City man imprisoned for downloading child porn

Sen. Clouse discusses legislative transition, Good Life District during primary election event

Congressman applauds passage of year round E15

City of Sidney announces Memorial Day cemetery regulations

Rep. Smith continues push for year-round E-15

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Sports

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires