The Greater Omaha Chamber and nonprofit Scott Data recently launched a new partnership to accelerate the adoption of AI by Omaha-area businesses through education, technical advising and affordable access to AI computing. From Julie Anderson: omaha.com/news/local/bus…

Omaha Mayor John Ewing plans to meet with MUD leaders to try to resolve a financial spat that caused MUD to pull one of its two crews off the streetcar project amid higher-than-anticipated costs. From Henry Cordes and Julie Anderson: omaha.com/news/local/bus…

Ashland Brewing Company, a new brewhouse, restaurant and more, is now open at the corner of U.S. Highway 6 and Nebraska Highway 66, about 30 miles from Omaha. From Betsie Freeman:  omaha.com/life-entertain…

At Home filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced the closing of dozens of brick-and-mortar stores, but Nebraska stores are not on the list. omaha.com/news/local/bus…

An old VFW post in midtown Omaha will soon become an upscale neighborhood dive bar called Meadowlark Lounge. omaha.com/life-entertain…

FedEx will close one of its facilities in Omaha in September as part of a multi-year consolidation. From Justin Diep: omaha.com/news/local/bus…

After digging into more details around Omaha’s streetcar, Mayor John Ewing said Friday that he’s gone from seeing the route as “a pretty good project to something that could do great things for Omaha.” From Julie Anderson: omaha.com/news/local/gov…

Gimme the Scoop, an Italian ice food truck, is now serving inside Huskerland Popcorn in west Omaha. #OmahaDines From Betsie Freeman:  omaha.com/life-entertain…

"It’s a 100% gut job." The clubhouse at Indian Creek Golf Course is getting some renovations, including an upscale restaurant with a patio overlooking the ninth hole and three bays for golf simulators. From Stu Pospisil:  omaha.com/sports/other/a…

After winning five terms in one of the nation's most purple districts, Don Bacon is ready to step away from Congress. Here's what he had to say in an exclusive interview with the Omaha World-Herald. From Henry Cordes: omaha.com/news/state-reg…

The Millard Public Schools Foundation will build a $20 million activity center near 204th and Q Streets that will include indoor turf and court space, a cross country course, and robotics and esports technology. From Luna Stephens:  omaha.com/news/local/edu…

Arizona named Liquid Death as its official iced tea. Not the state, but rather Arizona Township, Nebraska, about 50 miles north of Omaha in Burt County. From Justin Diep:  omaha.com/life-entertain…

Arizona named Liquid Death as its official iced tea. Not the state, but rather Arizona Township, Nebraska, about 50 miles north of Omaha in Burt County. More from Justin Diep: omaha.com/life-entertain…

The federal government has approved Nebraska's plan to address low reimbursements for Medicaid, but how it will play out rests on the budget battle in Congress. From Julie Anderson: omaha.com/news/local/bus…

Know Good Bakery + Brunchette, a new brunch restaurant, is now open in the former location of Sunnyside on Center in midtown Omaha. From Betsie Freeman:  omaha.com/life-entertain…

More Omaha metro food establishments are expected to welcome dogs to their outdoor dining areas — officially, that is — under new guidelines recently issued by the Douglas County Health Department. From Julie Anderson: omaha.com/news/local/bus…

After 61 years at 90th and Arbor Streets, the VIP Lounge is moving. “We outgrew our space and are getting a fresh new look, a fresh building with a parking lot that has room for growth." From Betsie Freeman:  omaha.com/life-entertain…

More Omaha metro food establishments are expected to welcome dogs to their outdoor dining areas — officially, that is — under new guidelines recently issued by the Douglas County Health Department. Read more from Julie Anderson here: omaha.com/news/local/bus…

The Wandering Page, located in a former yoga studio in Omaha's Blackstone District, sells new and used books, plus coffees and pastries. Owners plan to sponsor book clubs and other events. Betsie Freeman has more: omaha.com/news/local/bus…

Phil Swanson says at first glance his yard may not look much like a bird oasis. But he’s been wildly successful in drawing songbirds and raptors to his Papillion property. From Marjie Ducey🌱🌱:  omaha.com/life-entertain…