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Omaha's Eppley Airfield sets single-month record for passengers, breaking half a million for first time
OMAHA, Neb. — For the first time, Omaha's Eppley Airfield saw over half a million passengers flying through in a single month. The new record-setting total of 514,758 passengers in June broke the previous record of 487,205 set the month prior in May. “June is typically the airport’s busiest...
Developer: $90M Omaha airport area business park project won’t use eminent domain
OMAHA — A development group that was awarded $90 million in public funds to prepare a business park near Omaha’s airport faced a crowd Wednesday night with a common concern: Will they be forced from their homes? “We’re not strong-arming anybody,” Michael Maroney of the Omaha Economic Development Corp. told the roughly 150 people, most […] The post Developer: $90M Omaha airport area business park project won’t use eminent domain appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Omaha residents asking for change after 11-year-old dies from being hit on scooter
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For the last 45 years North 103rd Street has been home for Atley Wedemeyer. “There’s a lot of positive things about this neighborhood. It’s really well kept,” he said. There’s also a lot of kids around the area. However, for years he’s been...
'They're here to explain' East O neighbors get answers about airport development
Cars of concerned neighbors lined the streets in front of Sherman Elementary in East Omaha. Residents wanted answers about the Airport Business Park Program and what it means for the future.
Omaha man works to keep blues festival free for 20 years
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An estimated 15,000 people soaked in the blues last weekend last weekend at the Gene Leahy Mall pavilion. The three-day festival carried on through the hot and humid weather. Jeff Davis can easily be confused as a concert roadie, one of the set-up crew. “I’m 77,”...
Dog dies in Buffalo County house fire
GIBBON, Neb. (KSNB) - A Buffalo County home is a total loss and a family pet was killed following a house fire Tuesday night. The Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department, along with Shelton and Kearney Volunteer Fire Departments, battled the fire near Navaho Road and 39th Road. They responded to the...
UNK counseling students connect with different cultures during study abroad trip
KEARNEY – This isn’t your grandmother’s European vacation. It’s more of an adventure. That’s how University of Nebraska at Kearney professor Matt Mims describes a recent study abroad trip to Portugal and Spain. “I wanted the experience to feel more real,” he said. “I really...
Celebrating a century of care: Good Samaritan marks 100 years with community fest
KEARNEY,Neb. — CHI Health Good Samaritan will be celebrating its 100th birthday this Sunday, July 21, 11 am-1 pm. There will be a free, picnic lunch with hot dogs, chips, cupcakes, and ice cream. There will also be live music, bounce houses, summer safety tips for kids and a peek inside a real ambulance. AirCare’s medical helicopter will be landing in Parking Lot N for a meet and greet with the crew.
Two River Public Health Department seeks public input on community health
KEARNEY- Two Rivers Public Health Department is releasing a comprehensive survey designed to gather valuable insights from our esteemed community members. Over the course of July 8th to August 5th, this survey will be available to better understand and address the health needs in our community. “Our community members’ input...
Season Ends The Way it Started For Senior Melons
The bad news is, the weather cut the Gothenburg Melons’ season a little short. The good news, they went out with a win. The Senior Melons traveled to Kearney on Tuesday, July 2 to take on the Kearney Jersey’s Seniors. Coincidentally, that is the team Gothenburg started the season against back on May 22. The season began with an 11-0 victory, and ended with a 16-8 win.
Nebraska AG reaches four settlements in lawsuit against THC retailers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers reached four new settlements this week in a statewide lawsuit against THC retailers. On Thursday, Hilgers announced settlements with Greenhouse Grandma in Chadron, A Botanical Dream in North Platte, First Stop Vape Shop in Ogallala and Zy Glam in Scottsbluff.
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