Latest Omaha news, plus arts and food highlights from around town ‘We deserve nice things’: Highlander thrives on site of onetime North Omaha housing project The North Omaha development offers a mix of affordable housing, restaurants and a farmers market, though there’s lingering doubt that it’s by and for North Omahans. Christopher Burbach • Mar 11 Feb. 25: Public comment raises concerns over proposed Medicaid rule changes in Nebraska Omaha Documenters • Mar 10 March 3: Sarpy County Commissioners consider rural subdivision Omaha Documenters • Mar 9 March 3: Lancaster County Commissioners approve fire district annexation March 3: Omaha City Council advances zoning changes, addresses wastewater contract dispute The SBH Review: There’s more to Omaha fish fry season than just fried fish Feb. 24: Waverly City Council advances infrastructure projects and recognizes community initiatives Feb. 24: Omaha City Council advances streetcar financing change The Omaha streetcar is 2 years behind schedule. Businesses doubt they will survive to see it open. Black Life in Omaha: 15 Years in Photos FFP Omaha newsletter Omaha stories, arts and food. Delivered on Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE History, including rumored role in illicit bootlegging operation, inspire effort to save old Omaha home Kevin Warneke • Feb 18 Popular weed-like drinks sold here face uncertain future Emma Croteau • Feb 11 The SBH Review: A Gorat’s heir builds big-city deli in the ‘burbs Sarah Baker Hansen • Feb 11 Feb. 10: Douglas County Board of Commissioners honors longtime Corrections employee who died last year Omaha Documenters • Feb 10 Feb. 5: Omaha Parks and Rec Advisory Board hears about improvements at Calarosa Park in Elkhorn area Omaha Documenters • Feb 9 Feb. 3: Omaha City Council approves plan for Saddle Creek Marketplace Omaha Documenters • Feb 9 Feb. 3: Douglas County board members welcome new election commissioner, who outlines key dates before May 12 primary Omaha Documenters • Feb 5 Jan. 27: Douglas County commissioners hear reports from heads of Corrections, Weed Control Omaha Documenters • Feb 4 OHA stopped evictions to fight a lawsuit. It’s making Omaha’s public housing unsafe, staff says Jeremy Turley • Feb 4 Jan. 27: Sarpy County commissioners approve public safety and infrastructure agreements Omaha Documenters • Feb 2 RECENT NEWSLETTERS FFP Omaha: Highlander, sandwich bracket, super-duper ‘Novas March 11, 2026 FFP Omaha: Domino effect, fish season, museum rebirth March 4, 2026 FFP Omaha: Streetcar delays, Black history, hope sprouts February 25, 2026 FFP Omaha: THC in a can, Gorat’s in a sando, bunnies in a bedroom February 11, 2026 FFP Omaha: Trouble at OHA, hospital takeover, Black history art February 4, 2026 FFP Omaha: Coal plant, bagel spotlight, sporty journos January 28, 2026 FFP Omaha archives Not signed up yet? Subscribe to our mailing list so you don’t miss the next one. SUBSCRIBE Share this storyCloseFacebookXLinkedInEmailCopy Link