Omaha leaders urge voters to approve $155 million bond for new police, fire headquarters
Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer, Fire Chief Kathy Bossman and Mayor John Ewing discuss plans to build a new public safety headquarters near the former Crossroads Mall site. Omaha’s public safety and business leaders urged Omaha voters Tuesday to approve a $155 million bond issue in next week’s election that would finance construction and improvements for public facilities, including a joint Omaha Police Department and Omaha Fire Department headquarters. People wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to speak during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Nebraska runs out onto the field before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in…