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'Science of Skateboarding': New exhibit opens at Kiewit Luminarium
OMAHA, Neb. — A new exhibit is rolling into the Kiewit Luminarium — The Science of Skateboarding opened Thursday morning. This is the second time the exhibit has been on display; it was first put out in July 2023. "I work on building skate spaces here in Omaha...
Two Arrests After Omaha Field Club Neighborhood Crash
Omaha Police take two people, who fled from the scene of a traffic crash early Thursday morning, into custody. The crash was at 32nd and Woolworth Avenues, near the northwest corner of Hanscom Park and the Gerald R. Ford Birthsite. 911 communications indicated a vehicle had crashed into a retaining...
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...
Versatile Sydnie Collins (2024) Commits to Youngstown State
Sydnie Collins from Council Bluffs Swim Club has committed to Youngstown State for the 2024-25 school year and beyond. Current photo via Sydnie Collins. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Fired Council Bluffs police officer’s lawsuit accuses city of retaliation, discrimination
(Council Bluffs) A former Council Bluffs police officer is suing the city in federal court, alleging gender discrimination and retaliation. Miranda Adams, 36, who began working for the Council Bluffs Police Department in 2012, alleges she was fired in 2023 after she filed a complaint of discrimination and harassment with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Retail Building for Wienerschnitzel & Salty Dog
This new retail building is located in the MH Landing development northeast of 72nd & Grover Street. It soon will be home to Wienerschnitzel’s first Nebraska or Iowa location as well as Salty Dog Bar and Grill’s second location. California-based Wienerschnitzel was founded in 1961 and has locations in 11 states. The closest existing ones are in Colorado Springs, Northwest Arkansas and Champaign, Ill. Salty Dog’s existing location is at 2411 South 24th Street in Council Bluffs.
Omaha hospitals navigate national blood vial shortage
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) There’s a national shortage of blood vials. They are the small bottles used by hospitals to store blood. “In which we take blood from patients to look for infections particularly bacteria growing in the blood,” Dr. Kelly Cawcutt, Nebraska Medical Center said. “The shortage means that we don’t have the same capacity and are at risk to not be able to perform that standard test.”
Car goes up in flames spreading to a house Wednesday night
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Fire Department extinguishes a house fire after a car in the driveway goes up in flames. It happened around 7:50 p.m. Wednesday near North 83rd and Keystone Drive. Fire crews say the blaze from the car spread to the house where it was later controlled.
Police investigating armed robbery at north Lincoln auto parts store
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are searching for two thieves after an armed robbery Wednesday night in north Lincoln. Around 9:40 p.m., officers were sent to O’Reilly Auto Parts near 48th and Holdrege streets on a report of a robbery. Police said two people entered the store, pointed...
Emily’s 6 First Alert Forecast - Stretch of 90s continues into the weekend
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Our stretch of hot days continues... highs once again reached into the 90s and that is where they will stay for the foreseeable future. The smoke that we’ve been dealing with lately will thankfully improve, however. As a ridge that is currently pulling in smoke...
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