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At First United Methodist Church in Lexington, the congregation is already feeling the toll of Tyson’s looming closure. The church has seen its Spanish-speaking congregation shrink from 65 to about a dozen. Its pastors wonder -– what comes next? 🔗 buff.ly/8CB7TAc
January 18, 2026 at 6:17 PM
At First United Methodist Church in Lexington, the congregation is already feeling the toll of Tyson’s looming closure. The church has seen its Spanish-speaking congregation shrink from 65 to about a dozen. Its pastors wonder -– what comes next? 🔗 buff.ly/8CB7TAc
Wesley Dacus doesn’t mind talking with strangers about his eye-catching, 116-year-old home in North Omaha. It has quite a story. Now, it's officially in the National Register of Historic Places.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Wesley Dacus doesn’t mind talking with strangers about his eye-catching, 116-year-old home in North Omaha. It has quite a story. Now, it's officially in the National Register of Historic Places.
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New at Flatwater: In the months since Tyson announced its Lexington plant would close, a church has seen its Spanish-speaking congregation shrink from 65 to about a dozen. Its pastors wonder -– what comes next? 🔗 buff.ly/8CB7TAc
January 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
New at Flatwater: In the months since Tyson announced its Lexington plant would close, a church has seen its Spanish-speaking congregation shrink from 65 to about a dozen. Its pastors wonder -– what comes next? 🔗 buff.ly/8CB7TAc
New from SBH: Masa Luna opened in September to much buzz. Food writer Sarah Baker Hansen says she can see why. It has a retro-fun look and a succinct but creative menu of tamales, shared plates, tacos, tortas and some uber-creative cocktails. Read the review 🔗 buff.ly/5d9PqBn
January 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM
New from SBH: Masa Luna opened in September to much buzz. Food writer Sarah Baker Hansen says she can see why. It has a retro-fun look and a succinct but creative menu of tamales, shared plates, tacos, tortas and some uber-creative cocktails. Read the review 🔗 buff.ly/5d9PqBn
New at Flatwater: It has been a family home, a hotel and a safe place for Black travelers during Jim Crow. Now, the castle-like house in North Omaha is officially in the National Register of Historic Places. 🔗 buff.ly/D0SntFc
January 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
New at Flatwater: It has been a family home, a hotel and a safe place for Black travelers during Jim Crow. Now, the castle-like house in North Omaha is officially in the National Register of Historic Places. 🔗 buff.ly/D0SntFc
“It came from those Midwest heathens,” “Nope — straight to jail” and “What kind of savage does this” are printable Reddit reactions to chili and cinnamon rolls.
But Nebraskans love it—and proudly claim the dish.
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But Nebraskans love it—and proudly claim the dish.
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Chili and cinnamon rolls: 'Warm, welcoming and a little unexpected' — just like Nebraska - Flatwater Free Press
“People love a dish with a backstory,” one commenter said. “That’s one of the major appeals to chili and cinnamon rolls. Whether it’s served at school cafeterias or a community supper, it’s…
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January 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
“It came from those Midwest heathens,” “Nope — straight to jail” and “What kind of savage does this” are printable Reddit reactions to chili and cinnamon rolls.
But Nebraskans love it—and proudly claim the dish.
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But Nebraskans love it—and proudly claim the dish.
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A Nebraska woman received dozens of court appointments to manage the lives and finances of vulnerable adults with little oversight.
In most cases, she maintained her control even after she was accused of financial abuse in November.
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In most cases, she maintained her control even after she was accused of financial abuse in November.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:23 PM
A Nebraska woman received dozens of court appointments to manage the lives and finances of vulnerable adults with little oversight.
In most cases, she maintained her control even after she was accused of financial abuse in November.
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In most cases, she maintained her control even after she was accused of financial abuse in November.
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In late 2022, Archer Daniels Midland’s facility in Fremont experienced a dust explosion. Days later, federal safety inspectors found some areas inside with about an inch of combustible dust — about eight times the acceptable limit. From Investigate Midwest reporter Sky Chadde 🔗 buff.ly/SHj773M
January 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM
In late 2022, Archer Daniels Midland’s facility in Fremont experienced a dust explosion. Days later, federal safety inspectors found some areas inside with about an inch of combustible dust — about eight times the acceptable limit. From Investigate Midwest reporter Sky Chadde 🔗 buff.ly/SHj773M
In four years, the all-woman punk band Estrogen Projection has gone from unknown act to local headliner. Now, they want to lift up the next wave of musicians in Lincoln. Read more 🔗
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January 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
In four years, the all-woman punk band Estrogen Projection has gone from unknown act to local headliner. Now, they want to lift up the next wave of musicians in Lincoln. Read more 🔗
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Nebraska legend Jordan Larson is retiring from pro volleyball after this season. Read our 2024 story about Jordan's incredible journey -- a prodigy from Hooper, a single-minded drive, professional and personal highs and lows and finally a newfound peace. Link: buff.ly/6Hwu7xO
January 9, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Nebraska legend Jordan Larson is retiring from pro volleyball after this season. Read our 2024 story about Jordan's incredible journey -- a prodigy from Hooper, a single-minded drive, professional and personal highs and lows and finally a newfound peace. Link: buff.ly/6Hwu7xO
New at Flatwater: A court appointee who managed the finances of dozens of vulnerable Nebraskans was charged with theft in November.
For more than a month afterward, she maintained control over their accounts in what advocates called “a systemic failure."
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For more than a month afterward, she maintained control over their accounts in what advocates called “a systemic failure."
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January 9, 2026 at 2:16 PM
New at Flatwater: A court appointee who managed the finances of dozens of vulnerable Nebraskans was charged with theft in November.
For more than a month afterward, she maintained control over their accounts in what advocates called “a systemic failure."
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For more than a month afterward, she maintained control over their accounts in what advocates called “a systemic failure."
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New from Flatwater and Omaha Magazine: Dr. Ali Khan has traveled the globe hunting diseases. Back home in the U.S., the dean of UNMC’s College of Public Health worries about the “undermining of public health.”
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January 8, 2026 at 4:21 PM
New from Flatwater and Omaha Magazine: Dr. Ali Khan has traveled the globe hunting diseases. Back home in the U.S., the dean of UNMC’s College of Public Health worries about the “undermining of public health.”
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Some respected punk rockers have come out of Lincoln. The latest is Estrogen Projection, an all-woman quartet blending Nebraska Nice with profane aggression. They’re packing venues and inspiring a new generation of musicians. buff.ly/wcbXlwp
January 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Some respected punk rockers have come out of Lincoln. The latest is Estrogen Projection, an all-woman quartet blending Nebraska Nice with profane aggression. They’re packing venues and inspiring a new generation of musicians. buff.ly/wcbXlwp
New at Flatwater: Our new-and-improved public payroll database, which now allows you to search for salary info for 58 different Nebraska public agencies, including state government, city governments and more. 🔗 buff.ly/y4rYdOh
December 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
New at Flatwater: Our new-and-improved public payroll database, which now allows you to search for salary info for 58 different Nebraska public agencies, including state government, city governments and more. 🔗 buff.ly/y4rYdOh
New at Flatwater: When Nebraska’s DHHS unveiled a plan to divvy up opioid settlement money, one recipient stood out: The Central Wyoming Counseling Center, which got $3.4 million.
The Wyoming center’s former CEO: Steve Corsi, who now runs DHHS. 🔗 buff.ly/3UaJfY2
The Wyoming center’s former CEO: Steve Corsi, who now runs DHHS. 🔗 buff.ly/3UaJfY2
December 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New at Flatwater: When Nebraska’s DHHS unveiled a plan to divvy up opioid settlement money, one recipient stood out: The Central Wyoming Counseling Center, which got $3.4 million.
The Wyoming center’s former CEO: Steve Corsi, who now runs DHHS. 🔗 buff.ly/3UaJfY2
The Wyoming center’s former CEO: Steve Corsi, who now runs DHHS. 🔗 buff.ly/3UaJfY2
New at Flatwater: A small number of state employees are working mind-boggling amounts of overtime. They're doubling their salaries while toiling in extremely short staffed positions. It's costing us, the state auditor says. 🔗 buff.ly/gptXGrx
December 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
New at Flatwater: A small number of state employees are working mind-boggling amounts of overtime. They're doubling their salaries while toiling in extremely short staffed positions. It's costing us, the state auditor says. 🔗 buff.ly/gptXGrx
New at Flatwater: Stigma. Shame. Confusion. Seven Nebraska families say that after they lost a loved one to an overdose, nobody was there to answer their questions, including: What happened? The latest in “Dying Blind.” 🔗 buff.ly/4fzUpmg
December 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
New at Flatwater: Stigma. Shame. Confusion. Seven Nebraska families say that after they lost a loved one to an overdose, nobody was there to answer their questions, including: What happened? The latest in “Dying Blind.” 🔗 buff.ly/4fzUpmg
ProPublica and Flatwater Free Press want to help Omahans understand the lead risks in their own yard. Sign up for our free soil testing. 🔗 buff.ly/B0MrBGH
December 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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The Lincoln Diocese removed a priest from his parish after a mother raised concerns about his behavior toward her teenage son. Years later, that teen, now an adult, believes the diocese hasn’t done enough. 🔗 buff.ly/MKT6z5G
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Lincoln Diocese removed a priest from his parish after a mother raised concerns about his behavior toward her teenage son. Years later, that teen, now an adult, believes the diocese hasn’t done enough. 🔗 buff.ly/MKT6z5G
The investigation of a teen’s death at Pillen Family Farms was marred by missteps, The New York Times and the Flatwater Free Press found. Among them: The farm blocked investigators from conducting timely air quality tests. 🔗 buff.ly/oy9OswZ
December 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The investigation of a teen’s death at Pillen Family Farms was marred by missteps, The New York Times and the Flatwater Free Press found. Among them: The farm blocked investigators from conducting timely air quality tests. 🔗 buff.ly/oy9OswZ
After a teen died at Pillen Family Farms, his mom grew frustrated that no one could say why. She requested tissue from his body to independently test. The county attorney said no. “My son is dead,” says Justy Riggs-Panther. “There ought to be answers.” 🔗 buff.ly/oy9OswZ
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
After a teen died at Pillen Family Farms, his mom grew frustrated that no one could say why. She requested tissue from his body to independently test. The county attorney said no. “My son is dead,” says Justy Riggs-Panther. “There ought to be answers.” 🔗 buff.ly/oy9OswZ
New at Flatwater: Tessa Domingus struggled with mental health issues and addiction before being sent to prison. There, she connected with the nonprofit that would help her find a sense of purpose. This weekend, at age 44, she’ll become a college graduate. 🔗 buff.ly/oY51EfK
December 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New at Flatwater: Tessa Domingus struggled with mental health issues and addiction before being sent to prison. There, she connected with the nonprofit that would help her find a sense of purpose. This weekend, at age 44, she’ll become a college graduate. 🔗 buff.ly/oY51EfK
New at Flatwater: The investigation of a teen’s death at Pillen Family Farms was marred by missteps, The New York Times and the Flatwater Free Press found. Said Dr. Erin Linde, who did the autopsy: “The type of investigation that really should have been done wasn’t done.” 🔗 buff.ly/oy9OswZ
December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New at Flatwater: The investigation of a teen’s death at Pillen Family Farms was marred by missteps, The New York Times and the Flatwater Free Press found. Said Dr. Erin Linde, who did the autopsy: “The type of investigation that really should have been done wasn’t done.” 🔗 buff.ly/oy9OswZ
Faced with a bleak financial situation, lawmakers turned to a little-known fund to help domestic violence survivors and pay for other priorities. But now that fund doesn’t have enough money to cover those commitments. 🔗 buff.ly/AlWr51J
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Faced with a bleak financial situation, lawmakers turned to a little-known fund to help domestic violence survivors and pay for other priorities. But now that fund doesn’t have enough money to cover those commitments. 🔗 buff.ly/AlWr51J
Do you live in or near the Omaha Superfund site and want to know if you’ve been exposed to lead? ProPublica and Flatwater Free Press will test your soil for free.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Do you live in or near the Omaha Superfund site and want to know if you’ve been exposed to lead? ProPublica and Flatwater Free Press will test your soil for free.
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