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Another large sinkhole opens up in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A sinkhole large enough to swallow a car opened up in Omaha Friday, closing off roads and reportedly putting people in danger. The sinkhole is located near 57th and Pratt streets, in north-central Omaha, not too far away from another large sinkhole near 33rd and Cass streets in Midtown.
Omaha (NE) Fire Station Listed on National Register of Historic Places
History Nebraska announced Omaha Fire Station No. 5 is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, ketv.com reported. Omaha Fire Station No. 5 was built in the 1940s as the city underwent improvements following World War II. It replaced a fire station that was built in 1906. The...
Omaha property tax townhall: Sounding off, but little harmony
Most Nebraskans who attended a townhall meeting in Omaha Sunday agreed property taxes are a big problem. But, similar to state senators, they were far from united on what should be done in special legislative session expected to begin Thursday. Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, accompanied by half a dozen other senators...
Nebraskans react to AG’s opinion on voting rights for people with a felony conviction
A bill that aimed to restore a felon’s voting rights in Nebraska upon completion of their sentence was recently ruled unconstitutional. On June 17, Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued an opinion that the Pardons Board alone has the authority to restore those voting rights. The decision may impact 7,000 Nebraskans.
Nebraska state senators hosting 2 public meetings on property taxes, education
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A group of state senators will hold a public forum here Sunday ahead of an expected special session next week. The community meetings will be held in Omaha and Lincoln, which weren’t stops on Gov. Jim Pillen’s tax plan town hall tour across the state this summer — though he did hold his first one in Bellevue, which he announced two days prior.
Glenwood is the starting point for RAGBRAI
Glenwood, IA- Cyclists are converging in western Iowa this weekend for the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Radio Iowa reports that Glenwood is the starting point for this year’s ride. Glenwood City Administrator Amber Farnan expects the town of about 5,000 to more than triple in...
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