Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 08/28/2025 - 12:00am
An avid cyclist, Nate Kauffman looks at economic conditions that impact development like the winds he encounters on his bicycle. Lean into a headwind to power through, while a tailwind can help you, he said.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 08/28/2025 - 12:00am
While Omaha enjoys economic growth at an impressive rate, Omaha's mayor sets his sights on tying local development opportunities with social responsibilities. And he does it "intentionally."
Mayor John Ewing Jr. discussed his goals during the 37th annual Commercial Real Estate Summit in Omaha on Aug. 22.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 08/28/2025 - 12:00am
Summer heat is bearing down on U.S. prisons, where temperatures in uncooled cells can climb well into the triple digits.
Facing growing pressure from advocacy groups, lawsuits and climate projections that show hotter days ahead, some state prison systems are moving to install air conditioning and expand cooling measures — though many facilities remain years away from significant upgrades.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 08/28/2025 - 12:00am
During his 25 years as the CEO of MECA, Roger Dixon managed the development of the CHI Health Center Omaha, Charles Schwab Field, and the Riverfront. The $747 million projects have resulted in more than 32 million visitors and a $2 billion impact on Omaha's economy.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 08/21/2025 - 12:00am
BLAIR, Nebraska — Blair is about to get its first new major apartment complex in a quarter-century — a 132-unit market rate project the public is chipping in for to help boost business and growth in the town a half hour north of Omaha.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 08/21/2025 - 12:00am
It is “the policy of the United States to promote AI literacy and proficiency among Americans,” reads an executive order President Donald Trump issued on April 23, 2025. The executive order, titled Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth, signals that advancing AI literacy is now an official national priority.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 08/21/2025 - 12:00am
OMAHA — A new house popped up suddenly last week in the Miller Park neighborhood of North Omaha.
It arrived by truck in huge chunks built by construction students at a nearby college specifically to fit the narrow lot where the components were assembled.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:00am
LINCOLN — Straight-line winds of 80-90 mph tore the roof off of parts of two housing units Saturday at the aging Nebraska State Penitentiary, displacing 387 inmates, the state announced.
Damage estimates and first steps toward temporary repairs were still taking place Monday, though more information was expected from the Department of Correctional Services.