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Things to do: Activities and events in the Omaha metro, Oct. 30- Nov. 1
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here’s a list of activities and events coming up in the Omaha metro on Halloween weekend. Watch “Things to do” with Maria Cade and Elaina Riley at 9 a.m. Fridays on streaming and social media platforms. The Broadway season at the Orpheum Theater...
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Child Saving Institute Receives National Reaccreditation, Remaining One of Nine COA-Accredited Agencies in Nebraska
After an intensive review, Child Saving Institute (CSI) (childsaving.org) has earned full reaccreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA), an independent agency that evaluates social and human service organizations against nationally recognized standards of practice. CSI remains one of only nine COA-accredited agencies in Nebraska. For Omaha families, this reaccreditation...
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Omaha Drivers Keep Finding Empty Gas Pumps, But Some Locals Insist There Is No Shortage
Omaha drivers are finding empty gas pumps across the city, yet some residents insist there's no shortage. While frustrated motorists describe visiting several stations before finding regular gasoline, others say they've had no trouble filling their tanks. The conflicting experiences sparked a Reddit discussion on October 23. What started as...
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Midwest Voters Squeezed by Rent and Groceries Say Costs Will Decide Their Ballots
Chuck Martens, a 77-year-old Omaha retiree, trades yardwork and odd chores around his apartment complex for rent credits just to make his monthly payment work. His apartment near downtown Omaha costs more than $1,200 a month, while his only income — Social Security — comes to just over $1,600. It's the kind of math playing out across the Midwest, where rising rent, grocery bills and child care costs are pushing voters to rank affordability among their top concerns heading into the midterms.
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OPPD President and CEO to step down at end of year
Omaha Public Power District President and CEO Javier Fernandez will step down at the end of the year. OPPD confirmed Wednesday that Fernandez informed the utility’s board of directors of his decision, which the utility said follows “a unique opportunity for his family.” Fernandez told employees earlier this week.
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Community Members Leave Their Mark on Future Butler-Gast YMCA and Gene R. Haynes Stadium
Community members gathered on October 2 for the Project Game ON Beam Signing to celebrate a historic milestone in the future of the Butler-Gast YMCA (metroymca.org) and Gene R. Haynes Stadium in North Omaha. YMCA members, North High students and alumni, project partners, donors, investors, YMCA of Greater Omaha and...
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Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Breaks Ground on New Health Care Facility
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska broke ground today on a $46 million health service facility in Omaha, Neb. The Tribe purchased the former InfoUSA campus in 2017 and has been working with Indian Health Services to begin construction. The new 40,000-square-foot facility will expand the reach of the Ponca Health...
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Papillion Turns Old Public Works Garage Into Four Townhomes Downtown
The old public works garage at 200 N. Adams Street in downtown Papillion has been converted into four new townhomes, and two of them already have tenants lined up before the project is even fully finished. The other two units are set to become available for rent starting November 1, according to developer Jerry Reimer.
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Omaha City Council delays vote on plumbing code changes
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A proposed ordinance to amend sections of Omaha’s plumbing code drew supporters and opponents at the Omaha City Council meeting this afternoon. The council delayed a vote on the proposal until Nov. 10. Supporters of the proposal say changes in the code, notably changing from...
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Omaha’s Art Museum has a place for every Marian girl
The Joslyn houses more than 12,000 unique pieces of art, hosts performances in its grand hall, and welcomes its visitors free of charge. The Joslyn has become home to many Marian girls as they are involved in their Kent Bellows and Jambassadors program or simply visit the museum during the week.
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Valley voters to decide on new pool
Valley, Neb. (WOWT) -Valley voters will decide next week whether to split the city’s 1.5% sales tax to build a new pool. If voters approve, the city estimates the $5.5 million project would be finished by spring 2028. City leaders say the project will not raise taxes. They said...