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Rusty’s First Alert Forecast - Up and down in the 90s through the weekend
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s a little bit warmer this morning in the lower 70s along with some patchy fog in some spots. We’ll warm up, burn off that fog and make another run into the lower 90s this afternoon. Keep in mind the elevated wildfire smoke will still make it hazy today and could last right through the weekend too.
JLL adds staff as it eyes future expansion
Real estate brokerage firm JLL has added three people to its Des Moines staff as it works to meet the growing needs of its commercial clients, said Marcus Pitts, senior managing director of JLL in Des Moines. The additions of Nick Anderson, Joe Bergman and Thomas Edwards also come as...
William Clark's great-great-great-great-grandson helps lead reenactment of Lewis and Clark Trail 200 years later
OMAHA, Neb. — A group of history reenactors, including William Clark's great-great-great-great-grandson Churchill Clark, retraced the Lewis and Clark Trail while teaching anyone they could about the way of life back in 1804. The living history portrayal took place hundreds of years after Merriweather Lewis and William Clark made...
B2B Magazine – August/September 2024
“Legacy,” although a simple, rather straightforward word, carries so much meaning. It’s about building a lasting heritage. It involves creating a meaningful bequest. Legacy is about paying homage to the past and securing the present. It involves honoring the history of those who came before while simultaneously securing the future for up-and-coming generations. Legacy reflects a strong foundation with plenty of room for skyward growth.
Mexico man sentenced to 18 years for meth distribution in Omaha
Omaha, Neb. — A Mexico man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in Omaha after having pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. German Aguilar Beltran, age 46, of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, will be deported back to Mexico after his release from prison as he is not a U.S. citizen, according to United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr.
Omaha man sentenced for firearm possession while under the influence
Omaha, Neb. — An Omaha man has been sentenced to over a year in prison for being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm. Jason E. Shadden, age 42, will be required to complete a 2-year term of supervised release after prison, according to United States Attorney Susan Lehr.
Pitfall: Slow Start Dooms Chasers In Game 2
Some days you can climb out of a hole and get away with it, other days you can start climbing out of a hole before the other guys start re-digging your grave. Rodolfo Duran and CJ Alexander both doubled and drove in runs, but the Omaha Storm Chasers couldn’t complete the rally in a 6-2 loss to the St. Paul Saints at CHS Field this afternoon.
Greater Omaha Chamber: Honoring Omaha’s World-Class Businesses
For over 130 years, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce has been a cornerstone in the development and prosperity of our region. We’ve worked hard to play an instrumental role in fostering a thriving business environment, encouraging entrepreneurship, and facilitating economic growth. Through collaborative efforts with our members and local partners, the Chamber has focused on turning Omaha into a vibrant hub of innovation and enterprise.
Local business celebrates National Ice Cream Day with sweet breakfast treat
OMAHA, Neb. — How does a scoop of blueberry muffin ice cream sound with your morning cup of joe?. That's what you're going to get when eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato opens early on Saturday, July 26. The ice cream shop, in historic Dundee, celebrating National Ice Cream Month and 17 years of scooping up sweetness in Omaha and online.
Brag Bird offers virtual sales and leadership training to Chamber members
Announcing the Chamber’s newest benefit program to Chamber members: Brag Bird. Brag Bird is a virtual sales and leadership education program created for users to have on-demand streaming access to educational content that will help them generate leads and crush their sales goals. “It’s designed to give people around-the-clock...
Yellowstone geyser explosion sends visitors running
ABC News The geothermal explosion damaged the boardwalk, but did not cause any injuries, officials said. The Biscuit Basin has been temporarily closed while geologists investigate the event. Hydrothermal explosions are somewhat common in the area, occurring when underground water suddenly turns to steam. Similar eruptions occurred at Biscuit Basin...
Gaining Driver Buy-In Is Key to Deploying Dash Cams
CHICAGO — Fleet operators are increasingly embracing the use of dash cameras to elevate their safety programs, prevent crashes and reduce risk, but successfully deploying these in-cab systems hinges on driver acceptance of the technology. For a smoother rollout, motor carriers should clearly communicate how and why they are...
About the UNMC VETSmile Dental Clinic
The VETSmile Dental Clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry addresses the urgent need for accessible dental services within the veteran community. In collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ VETSmile program, the College offers affordable or complimentary dental services to eligible veterans. Veterans receive quality dental care from...
Bluejay Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Award
Omaha, Neb. -- For the second consecutive season and third time in the last five year Creighton Baseball was one of over 470 college and high school programs from across the country who were awarded the 2023-24 ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) Team Academic Excellence Award, presented by Sports Attack. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year's award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the cumulative 2023-24 academic year..
Iowa DNR dispatches firefighters across the US to help national wildfire management
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fire Program has dispatched wildland firefighters across the Rocky Mountains, West Coast and Pacific Northwest to help wildfire management efforts. What wildfires are Iowa DNR fire crews assigned to? ...
Referred pipeline law puts company's permit quest in limbo
An Iowa company seeking regulatory approval to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through South Dakota and four other states said a delay in its plan to re-apply for a permit has nothing to do with a November vote on the project. After Summit Carbon Solutions gained approval from the Iowa...
Iowa weather: Heating up for the weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa — We return to hotter weather as we inch closer to the weekend. We still have a thin layer of smoke from the fires burning in Canada. For now, the smoke hasn’t severely impacted our air quality. Most of us are under the moderate air quality for the time being. The smoke should thin out even more as we move into Friday.
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