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Nebraska is Crawling With Bed Bugs, 3 Cities Among Most Infested
Nebraska, known for its vast cornfields, bustling cities, and friendly Midwestern charm, is facing a growing problem that’s keeping residents up at night – a bed bug infestation. According to the latest industry reports, three major cities in the Cornhusker State have been ranked among the most bed bug-infested areas in the United States.
Shocking News: Layoffs Hit Nebraska from an Unexpected Company
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) documents indicate that an unanticipated Nebraskan business has begun laying off employees. Wellpath has declared that 64 of its Omaha employees would be let go. The notice was sent to workers in an internal business letter. This is to inform you in writing that...
Dozens of old tires illegally dumped at Omaha church
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Illegal dumping is an ongoing problem in Omaha. So far this year, Omaha Weeds and Litter has reported 317 cases. Many times, old tires are illegally dumped to save recycling costs. Driving a full pickup to the back of a church, suspected illegal dumpers are being...
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will visit Nebraska again this week
OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is coming back to Omaha on Wednesday. His visit kicks off an expected parade of surrogates from the presidential campaigns seeking a stray swing vote in the Electoral College from Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Emhoff, a lawyer married to Vice...
National Night Out scheduled for August 6
6-9 p.m., Central Park & Clubhouse (8305 Park View Blvd.) La Vista’s National Night Out event, in partnership with the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, returns to its new favorite location outside the Clubhouse in Central Park on Tuesday, August 6, 6-9 p.m. You’re invited to gather in the park to help celebrate La Vista’s community and its first responders.
A holiday tradition returns to downtown Omaha this winter
OMAHA, Neb. — Holiday legends have announced their return to Omaha this winter. Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Nebraska. Mannheim Steamroller, who is known for blending rock with classical music for fun and modern renditions of Christmas music, will be at the Orpheum Theater on Dec. 22 and 23.
Agrivision airs Ice Cream Cruise concerns
(Glenwood) -- Officials with a Mills County company say they don't want a popular fall racing event shut down. But, Agrivision officials want better communications and access associated with the Ice Cream Cruise, scheduled for September 27th-29th at the Raceway Park of the Midlands near Pacific Junction. Two company representatives voiced concerns about the event during Tuesday's Mills County Board of Supervisors meeting. Kristi Pein stresses the racetrack has been great neighbors to Agrivision in the past, allowing the use of its parking lot for one of the company's recent auctions. However, Pein says the event's late September dates coincide with harvest--one of Agrivision's busiest times. Then, there's the issue of traffic flow on 190th Street--which she says upset Agrivision last year.
Over 1,300 OPPD customers without power in Douglas County
OMAHA, Neb. — Over 1,300 OPPD customers are without power on Tuesday evening. The majority of the customers are in the Millard area. As of 7:30 p.m., OPPD's website showed 1,333 without power. The cause of the outage is unknown at this time.
Omaha City Council to vote on $52 million agreement with Mutual of Omaha to buy company's parking garages
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha City Council held a public hearing on a $52 million agreement with Mutual of Omaha to buy the company's parking garages. The parking facilities are located south of the Harney Retail Strip Center, south of Dodge Street and at the Horseshoe at Turner Park.
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