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Local tax changes in Nebraska take effect July 1: All the Details
Edgar raises its local sales and use tax to 1.5%, while Blaine County ends its 2% local lodging tax on July 1.
Fourth of July 2026 events in Omaha and Nebraska
Omaha, Ralston, Papillion and Lincoln will host concerts, fireworks, baseball and family events from July 3-5. All the details for this next Fourth of July!
Fireworks in Omaha 2026: permitted hours, complaint line and fines under the city ordinance
Omaha allows fireworks July 2-4, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Complaints go to 402-444-5802. Read more details here!
Construction begins on Plaza de la Raza in South Omaha
Construction has begun on Plaza de la Raza Omaha, a $25M South 24th Street project expected to open in fall 2027. Read more here!
Two Omaha cooling centers open during extreme heat
Cooling centers in Omaha will open Monday through Thursday with air conditioning, cold water and phone charging during extreme heat.
Omaha donation center to collect supplies for Venezuela
The Omaha donation center for Venezuela will receive supplies through Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. More than 1,000 boxes have been prepared.