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Levi Carter tree debris site to close, Omaha Public Works will pass through some neighborhoods for debris pickup
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha officials said Public Works will collect tree debris from June storms one last time. Public Works collected debris from June 28 through June 30 and will pass through some areas again starting Monday. Residents will need to have the debris on the curb for pick...
Large tree falls on power lines, causing over 1,600 people to be without power Friday
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Public Power District said 1,669 customers were without power around 3:20 p.m. When crews investigated the cause, they found a large tree had fallen on top of power lines near 96th and Blondo streets. As of 5 p.m., OPPD said they have restored power to...
'Being responsible for our surroundings': Keep Omaha Beautiful hosts post Fourth of July clean up
OMAHA, Neb. — Fourth of July fireworks can be exciting, but they also leave behind chemicals that can be harmful to us and our ecosystem. "If you put toxic chemicals in the river, that's going to affect wildlife, fish, the ecosystem of the river and cause harm. That flows eventually into the ocean, so we want to keep anything that has chemicals out of the river," Executive Director of Keep Omaha Beautiful, Christie Abdul-Greene said.
OPPD responding to northwest Omaha outage
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Power District crews were troubleshooting an outage Friday afternoon in the northwest part of the city. OPPD reported on its website that the outage, initially impacting 1,669 customers, happened when a large pine tree fell on top of a power line south of Blondo Street near 96th Street.
Report: Growth moderates, expectations rising for last half of year in plains, mountains
(The Center Square) – Economic growth moderated in the plains and mountain states in June, but expectations for the remainder of 2024 are rising, according to a report from the Federal Reserve of Kansas City. “District services activity stayed positive in June, and expectations for the future continued to grow,” Chad Wilkerson, senior vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, said in a statement. “Employment declined slightly and selling prices decreased this month.” ...
Omaha district moving to post-flood recovery
OMAHA - The Missouri River remains in the moderate floods stage at Rulo on July 5. The river is forecast to fall below action stage on Sunday. The river crested two feet below major flood stage. On July 4, the Missouri River Water Management Division reported "higher-than-expected" crests of the...
Papio NRD opens up river access sites
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District said Friday that river access sites are now open, with some stipulations. Elkhorn Crossing, near the intersection of 252nd & Bennington Road. West Maple Road, northeast of Waterloo. Platte River Landing, near Highway 64. Graske Crossing, by the southeast corner...
FBI Omaha finds unidentified man sought in child exploitation case
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The FBI said Friday that they had identified the man they were looking for in connection with a child sex exploitation case. Putting out a news bulletin on June 26, FBI Omaha had been looking for a man they called “John Doe 48,” who they believed had information about the identity of “a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation case.”
Nebraska City Among ‘Most Dangerous’ in America, Says Report
Nebraska, known for its friendly people, rich agricultural heritage, and scenic landscapes, has recently been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. According to a recent report by MoneyGeek, a personal finance technology company, one Nebraska city has been ranked among the most dangerous places in the United States. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the findings, explore the factors contributing to the city’s high crime rates, and discuss the implications for residents and visitors alike.
Boxknife, Size Queen, #BFF tonight; Minne Lussa, Saturday; X, TV Star, Heavy Clippings Sunday…
Before we get to this weekend’s rock shows, a reminder that it’s the first Friday of July which means Benson First Friday (#BFF). Galleries and other businesses up and down Maple Street will be celebrating art openings tonight. Among them, our very own Ming Toy Gallery, which this month features the amazing art of Jenna Jaffery. Read my feature profile on Jenna and stop by the gallery (located at 6066 Maple Street, right door to Legend Comics and Coffee) between 6 and 9 p.m. to check out her art, have a drink and say hi. See you there.
Nebraska lakes with high levels of E. coli bacteria during July 1 testing
OMAHA, Neb. — With the city of Blair under a boil advisory after water tested positive for E. coli, Nebraska is monitoring lakes for the bacteria. The state's Department of Environment and Energy said 10 lakes had high levels of the bacteria during July 1 testing, including Fremont Lake No. 9, Louisville Lake No. 2, and site No. 11 at Lake Cunningham.
Mizzou Volleyball’s Non-Conference Schedule: Facing Tough Opponents Including Creighton and Louisville
Mizzou Volleyball's non-conference schedule has been revealed, featuring matchups against various competitive opponents. The Tigers will face off against teams like Creighton, Drake, Illinois, Kansas City, and more. Creighton: Record 29-5, Final RPI 9. Drake: Record 24-11, Final RPI 54. Yes, But. Despite facing tough opponents, the Tigers have the...
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