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Hard freeze expected tonight in Omaha as temperatures fall into the 20s
A hard freeze is likely Thursday night and Friday night across the region as air temps are expected to dip in the mid to upper 20s, which is cold enough to kill off most annuals, and freeze water pipes if not winterized. Make sure your lawns are winterized before Thursday night.
Nebraska Examiner
Creighton’s $24M ‘Central Park’ fuels downtown Omaha redevelopment
OMAHA — Beneath a backdrop of fireworks and blue smoke, Creighton University on Thursday opened a $24 million amphitheater and gathering space expected to bring new energy to the campus and Omaha’s urban core. Dubbed “the Quad,” the roughly 250,000-square-foot quadrangular grassy area features a fountain plaza and picnic areas and also is referred to as […]
centralnebraskatoday.com
State auditor accuses Omaha nonprofit of mismanaging $1.2 million in grant funds
OMAHA — The Nebraska State Auditor’s Office is alleging that an Omaha area nonprofit organization mismanaged $1.2 million in grant funds from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. “The Nebraska Startup Academy provides guidance and mentorship to founders, investors, and the community by educating with a specialized curriculum,...
hoodline.com
Omaha Prosecutor Stuck After State Won't Take Custody of Mentally Disabled Man
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine says his office has hit a wall trying to ensure a mentally disabled Omaha man is properly supervised in the community. Kleine said Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services declined to take court-ordered custody of 34-year-old Zachary Vinton, even after the agency itself recommended he not be left alone in public.
Yahoo!
ScaleTrains HO GE U50C review
A General Electric U50C diesel locomotive is the latest release in the ScaleTrains Museum Quality line. The HO scale model, based on a Union Pacific prototype built between October 1969 and November 1971, has numerous factory-applied details, light-emitting-diode lighting, and body-mounted semi-scale Type E metal couplers. The review sample we...
knopnews2.com
Omaha-area NSAA district votes down girls flag football
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A local NSAA district on Thursday voted down establishing girls flag football as an official high school sport. The Dist. 2 vote, including Omaha surrounding areas, was 40-30 against - but supporters anticipate bringing the proposal back in January. The decision came the same day the...
hoodline.com
Cooler Weekend, Then Omaha Warms Early Next Week
Greater Omaha City Hall Plaza — Landmark Backdrop For Weather Coverage. Omaha is starting Thursday under mostly cloudy skies near 36 degrees, with a low chance of sprinkles or isolated showers in parts of the area during the day. The afternoon will stay cool, topping out around 45 degrees before temperatures slip back toward the low 40s.
kmaland.com
WOWT
Construction begins on $19 million Cunningham Commons
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Construction begins Wednesday, Nov. 11 on Cunningham Commons, a $19 million project that will add new places to play, bike and fish on the west side of Lake Cunningham. Entrance 3, at North 96th Street and Garvin Road, will close as crews begin work. Visitors can...
WOWT
Douglas County judge awards temporary eligibility to Creighton’s Brody Robinson
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Creighton guard Brody Robinson was granted an injunction shortly before Tuesday’s game at Kansas State, making him eligible to play temporarily. Douglas County District Court Judge Molly Keane awarded the temporary restraining order. He can play for Creighton for the next 10 days under the ruling, which includes Sunday’s game vs. Iowa in Des Moines and their Nov. 18 contest against Bethune-Cookman. His next hearing date is Nov. 20.
USA TODAY
Millard South vs Millard North: How to watch NSAA playoff football game
One of the biggest rivalries in Nebraska high school football is happening twice this season. Millard South (10-1) and Millard North (10-1) will meet again in the NSAA Class A football semifinal on Friday, Nov. 13, with a trip to the state finals on the line. The two teams previously met in August, when Millard South edged out Millard North 35-34 in a thrilling season-opener. Watch Millard North vs. Millard South live on NFHS Network Millard North went on to win its next 10 games, while Millard South, the two-time defending state champions, suffered its sole loss to Omaha Westside in October. If you can't make it to Buell Stadium on Friday evening, here's everything you need to know about both teams and how you can watch the showdown from home. When is Millard South vs Millard North high school football game? The matchup between Millard South and Millard North kicks off on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. What time does Millard South vs Millard North high school football game start? The game is slated to begin at 7:00 p.m. CST. Watch Millard South vs Millard North high school football game live Millard South and Millard North fans can watch the
growomaha.com
Drury Plaza Hotel Coming to the Old Market
Construction is progressing quickly on the future Drury Plaza Hotel southeast of 10th & Harney Street between the Old Market and the RiverFront. Much of the site preparation work is now done, and crews have started drilling for pilings. A tower crane is expected to go up soon. The $54 million, 8-story hotel will have 210 rooms as well as an attached parking garage with 160 parking spaces.
decorhint.com
We Ranked 10 Nebraska Christmas Tree Farms And Here Is Who Won
One Omaha tree farm lets you skip the tractor wagon and ride out to your tree on a 1953 International Harvester fire truck. I read that and immediately wanted to know who else was hiding fun surprises among the pines. It turns out Nebraska has tree farms with real staying...