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

Rising from the ashes, Creighton Main Street staples find temporary home after devastating fire

In May, a devastating fire threatened to rip the heart out of Creighton’s Main Street, destroying four local businesses.

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

State

Portion of Skyview Lake walking path to close ahead of July 4 fireworks show

NDOT installing road monitoring cameras in northeast Nebraska

Chinese national sentenced for taking photos of military aircraft at Offutt Air Force Base

Murder suspect’s case moved from Sheridan to Box Butte County

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

Four major drug trafficking organizations that flooded South Dakota dismantled, prosecutors say

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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