About to get underway here at the Omaha City Council. Lots of things on the agenda, and will be tweeting all of them, but we’ve also got the confirmation of Colleen Brennan to the vacant District 5 seat. pic.twitter.com/JY1vJHn0XT — Chris Bowling (@ChrisMBowling) January 12, 2021 About to get underway here at the Omaha City […]
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Potential Family Dollar liquor license brings community ire, gets City Council disapproval
By Chris Bowling, Originally printed in the Omaha Star The overcast February day melted into cold night as hours passed inside the Omaha City Council’s Tuesday meeting. Some of the community members in attendance shift in their seats, others prop their elbows to hold their heads up, but all take notice when Cindy Gains grips […]
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Douglas County Board Heats up over New Details on Proposed Mental Health Facility, Protests for Alternatives
County board members’ arguments, a former mayor’s suggestion and the question of what to do about community mental health dominated a Tuesday Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting about a proposed facility that could cost up to $60 million. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting, held at 1 p.m. Tuesday on the ninth floor […]
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LGBTQ+ Protections at Crossroads in Nebraska Legislature
The Nebraska Legislature stands at a crossroads in 2023 regarding LGBTQ Nebraskans, with critical bills that could expand or limit protections.
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City Council Debates Increases to Street Maintenance Worker Pay, Votes Not to Pursue Changes to State Liquor License Laws. COVID-19 Cases Continue Spiking in Douglas County.
Both the Omaha City Council and Douglas County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday.
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Housing Affordability Action Plan Passes, and the Omaha City Council Authorizes Streetcar Bonds. Tablets Provide Opportunities for Douglas County Corrections Inmates.
After two meetings with several hours of public hearing, the Omaha City Council approved both the Housing Affordability Action Plan and bonds for the streetcar project Tuesday. The Housing Affordability Action Plan was approved 5-2, with Councilmembers Brinker Harding and Aimee Melton voting against. Councilmember Harding had moved for amendments to remove recommendations for a […]
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Douglas County Corrections Struggles with COVID, but Health Director Says Declining Hospitalizations Provide Breathing Room. City Council Approves Extending Infrastructure into Northwest Omaha.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday to receive reports on the corrections department and COVID-19, as the Omicron variant wave subsides. Douglas County Corrections Director Mike Myers said that the department experienced an “unprecedented” 95 staff members who missed time because of COVID throughout January. This resulted in nearly $600,000 being spent on […]
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McDonnell in Crosshairs of Omaha Dems over Abortion, Trans Stance
McDonnell could be the pivotal 33rd vote for effectively banning abortions and gender-affirming care for minors in Nebraska.
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“Hoping Beyond Hope.” Fewer COVID Cases Encourages Douglas County Board of Health, But Obstacles Remain
The past seven days haven’t been quiet for Dr. Lindsay Huse. The director of the Douglas County Health Department issued a citywide mask mandate for Omaha, saw a lawsuit from the state of Nebraska and had text messages posted by Mayor Jean Stothert, all while COVID-19 continues spreading more than it ever has in her […]
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Meet the Teacher and Musician In Charge of Human Rights in Omaha
Between solos by Omaha saxophonist Norman Love and excerpts of civil rights era speeches, a baritone voice calls out inequality and demands racial justice. They took their evil plan, And stole me from my land. But you helped me understand, That I am God’s favorite man. Behind the composition and impassioned lyrics is a public […]
