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First-ever casino in Omaha city limits just weeks from opening
OMAHA, Neb. — Near 72nd and Q streets, the first ever legal casino in Omaha city limits, WarHorse Casino and Sportsbook, opens Aug. 6. UPDATE: The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission unanimously approved the Aug. 6 opening on Friday. That'll include the first card tables in the city and...
Meet Eden, the pet of the week available for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society
OMAHA, Neb. — Each week, KETV NewsWatch 7 showcases an animal up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. Eden is 9 years old and doesn’t want to spend her golden years at a shelter. Can she come home with you?. She still has plenty of love to...
Omaha's higher-than-average temperatures with high rainfall creates perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha area has seen a rise in so-called mosquito weather, and KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey explained why that's the case. The summer season has been warm and damp on average, which might be good for some gardens, but it's also good for mosquitoes. On average,...
WarHorse Casino Interviews Candidates For Positions At New Omaha Casino
WarHorse Casino interviewed candidates for positions at its new casino in Omaha, Nebraska. WarHorse Omaha’s full casino is slated to open on Aug. 6 at Horsemen’s Park off Q and 60th streets. WarHorse Casino is currently hiring utility stewards, shuttle drivers, security officers, etc. The casino’s temporary location...
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...
'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 teacher to be honored at Barry Manilow concert
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha music teacher is being honored and receiving a $10,000 grant from Barry Manilow’s Manilow Music Project. Hiltje Peitz, a music teacher at Liberty Middle School in Papillion, will be the recipient of $5,000 herself, while the school will receiving $5,000 in new band instruments.
Ashland Chamber: Some Ashland Restaurants Having a Great Year 7/18
“There’s no blanket statement, some Ashland restaurants are struggling, some are doing very well.”. That’s the view of Ashland Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sandra Slattery based on her conversations with restaurant owners in recent weeks. “Ashland has always been known for its excellent restaurants,” she said. “Some...
‘Memoir’ is an Omaha Love Note to Culinary Craftsmanship
Visiting Memoir for the first time, I felt like I had stepped into a swanky 1920s Hollywood restaurant. The open floor plan lets you look right into a bustling kitchen and take in the stunning décor as you walk inside. The host station is strategically positioned right in the middle so you can do just that while the hostess looks up your reservation. Just beyond the entrance is a stunning bar that forms a rectangle in the middle of the restaurant.
Style Thief Fashion Show 2024
The Style Thief Fashion Show 2024 hosted by Erin Stoll will be at the Benson Theatre, August 2024. “Style Thief Fashion Show is a bold exploration of individuality, creativity and breaking fashion rules. Created by renowned stylist Erin Stoll, the show blends practical fashion tips with lively discussions about personal style. Erin will guide you on a journey through the impact of fashion on personal identity, encourage you to share your own style stories and inspire you to turn fashion “rules” into empowering tools. This interactive show is designed to entertain and motivate, while making fashion accessible and fun for all!” [The Omaha Series]
Meet The New Executive Director of Film Streams, Maggie Wood, in This KIOS-FM Interview
Film Streams is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. They have two movie theaters…And a new Executive Director. Maggie Wood chatted with Mike Hogan on “Live & Local” about her journey...
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