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New Eppley Airfield concourse to open to South Terminal passengers Nov. 4
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The major modernization program at Eppley Airfield is showing signs of progress that the flying public will soon get to see. A portion of the new concourse will open to South Terminal passengers on Nov. 4. David Roth, CEO of the Omaha Airport Authority, led a...
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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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Fall flavors fuel coffee shop competition
With fall in full swing, Fremont High School students are sampling seasonal drinks from competing coffee chains like Omaha-based Scooter’s Coffee, Starbucks and 7 Brew, each offering a lineup of fall flavors. As temperatures begin to drop, each chain is competing for customers in its own way. Scooter’s launched...
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For Generations, The UNL Dairy Store In Lincoln Has Been Serving University-Made Ice Cream And Cheese
Sweet corn ice cream. It sounds like a county fair dare, but students on a Nebraska college campus have been scooping it for people who drive across town just to try it. The shop behind it got started back in 1917. Back then, it sold milk to anyone who remembered to bring their own cup.
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Thin Crust Pizza Has Come Out Of The Same Ovens At This Nebraska Pizza Joint Since 1966
A pizza place can call its double crust a local legend and back it up with nearly six decades of practice. That’s the kind of bragging rights waiting at one family-run spot in Nebraska. The pizza here comes thin by default, with a cheesy top and a crisp bite....
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Pizzomatic: The only pizza vending machine in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - When you are going to a vending machine, you’re likely buying some chips, candy or a drink, but likely not a pizza. Juice, a Lincoln High graduate, wanted to change that. Juice opened up the Pizzomatic near 48th and O streets more than a year...
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This Small Nebraska Town Is Known As The Czech Capital Of America, And Its Museum Is Full Of Surprises
A real human skeleton, donated by one of the town’s early doctors, shares a roof with delicate embroidered folk dresses in one small museum. That pairing alone made me sit up and pay attention. The building holds three floors of Czech immigrant history in a Nebraska town that proudly...
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Climb Upstairs, Feed Lettuce To Giraffes, And Even Pet Them At This Nebraska Zoo
A giraffe’s dark tongue can stretch about a foot and a half, and in Nebraska it might curl around a leaf of lettuce held in your own hand. That alone is enough to make me grab my car keys. The setup is wonderfully simple. You climb a set of...
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The ‘level of surprise’: Lincoln collector showcases a life’s worth of discoveries
LINCOLN, Neb. (Flatwater Free Press) - The shades are often drawn in Larry Small’s Lincoln apartment, blocking harsh sunlight from damaging the many priceless items within. Over a dozen jewel-toned Catalin radios rest on shelves above his kitchen counter, illuminated by artificial light. Paintings by Olena Mosiyevych, a Ukrainian artist and refugee, adorn his living room walls, and Art Deco pieces are scattered throughout the space.
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Humane Society honors pets who have passed for Día de los Muertos
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) is honoring pets who have passed. NHS’ Día de los Muertos ofrenda (Day of the Dead offering) is ready, letting pet owners commemorate their loved ones. According to NHS, it is believed that pets’ spirits return to visit...
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Inside Cafe Postale in the Rail and Commerce Building
I’ve always been drawn to historic buildings that have been saved and repurposed. That’s what led me to Cafe Postale inside the historic Rail and Commerce Building. This building started its life as an old mail terminal before being converted into offices and, most importantly for me, a coffee shop. It is, in my opinion, one of the best examples of an adaptive reuse project.
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Get A Head Start On The Holidays At This Christmas Store Worth A November Trip
One Omaha shop sells the kind of glowing outdoor displays that make you slow down on a neighborhood drive in December. Ever wondered where those houses get their lighted figures?. Some of them start right here. The showroom is packed with light displays, decorated trees, and seasonal decor. There’s even...
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Omaha’s Orpheum to bring cult classic to life with ‘Death Becomes Her’
What’s a secret that you would die for? Audiences should plan to find out the answer when Omaha Performing Arts presents “Death Becomes Her,” the Tony Award-winning musical based on the 1992 film, at the Orpheum Theater from Thursday, Oct. 27 to Sunday, Nov. 1. The show...
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This Old-School Nebraska Steakhouse Is A Family-Owned Landmark Still Hand-Cutting Its Steaks
Warm breadsticks land on the table before the steaks, and somehow they nearly steal the show. That is a bold move for a starter at a steakhouse known for hand-cut beef. The family-owned spot has been feeding hungry crowds since 1946. Its menu also puts chicken parm, toasted ravioli and pizza right beside the ribeyes and prime rib.
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Farm-Fresh Plates Come Straight From The Garden At This Lakeside Family Restaurant In Nebraska
Bison meatloaf, heirloom tomato soup, and a slice of Hubbard spice cake have all appeared on the same small menu. Most of the vegetables come from a garden just steps from your table. A quiet lake fills the windows while you eat. I like how the menu follows the seasons...