Joe Dejka

1 month ago | omaha.com | Joe Dejka

A state panel Friday cleared the way for the newly constructed Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park to open April 10. The vote marks another milestone in Nebraska's venture in state-sanctioned gaming. Members of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission gave the green light to Elite Casino Resorts to open the casino and operate it 24 hours a day. The casino has operated in a temporary facility since December of 2022.

1 month ago | omaha.com | Joe Dejka

About 150 people turned out Thursday for the official ground-breaking for Bellevue's massive indoor water park that aims to draw loungers and thrill-seekers from around the country. The park, which backers say will be among the best in the nation, is slated to open in late 2026 and anchor a new entertainment district in the southeast corner of Sarpy County. Some dirt work has already taken place at the site, with construction set to begin this spring.

1 month ago | theindependent.com | Joe Dejka

The Nebraska attorney general said Wednesday he’s been working on a proposed fix that could resolve the legal issues that have arisen with the Gretna Good Life District. Last fall, the mega-development that Nebraska Crossing owner Rod Yates proposed along Interstate 80 between Omaha and Lincoln stalled out. Gretna city officials couldn’t reach an agreement with Yates on how to divide costs and responsibilities and move the project forward.

1 month ago | omaha.com | Joe Dejka

The Nebraska Attorney General said Wednesday he's been working on a proposed fix that could resolve the legal issues that have arisen with the Gretna Good Life District. Last fall, the mega-development that Nebraska Crossing owner Rod Yates proposed along Interstate 80 between Omaha and Lincoln stalled out. Gretna city officials couldn't reach an agreement with Yates on how to divide costs and responsibilities and move the project forward.

1 month ago | siouxcityjournal.com | Joe Dejka

Allowing sale of E-15 gasoline year-round in every state would create a huge tariff-free domestic market for Nebraska corn, the state’s ag director said Tuesday. Director Sherry Vinton made the comments at a press conference at the Greater Omaha Chamber marking National Agriculture Day. “Our consumers have an advantage, they can buy cheaper fuel year-round here,” Vinton said.