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Omaha City Council considers ‘extremely blighted’ designation for Midtown area
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council is considering whether to designate part of the Midtown area as “extremely blighted,” a label city planning thinks could open the door for redevelopment. Extremely blighted areas are those with high unemployment rates, an elevated poverty rate compared to the...
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Omaha Couple's ACA Bill Hits $2,700 a Month, Topping Their Mortgage
Audrey Horn and her husband are retired and rely on a Medica bronze plan they buy through the Affordable Care Act. Horn says that plan now costs more every month than their mortgage payment, after climbing from $1,700 a month in 2024 to $2,700 a month in 2027. “In 2024,...
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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,...
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Omaha Army veteran finds silver dollars he bought online are fake, coin expert says
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Army veteran Chris Bowen bought 50 silver dollar coins online to give to fellow veterans. A coin expert said the coins are fake. Bowen hands out silver coins to veterans he meets who served in all branches of the military. He spent about $1,500 on the coins from a New York seller. He said he will not give them to other veterans.
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Omaha mayor appoints new directors for Parks, Public Works departments
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Mayor John Ewing has appointed new directors for the Parks Department and the Public Works Department. Conner O’Flannagan will lead the Parks Department. He most recently served as director of Kansas State Parks. O’Flannagan takes over for Jacquelyn Morrison, who has served as interim...
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Nov. 5: Omaha Parks Board reviews new projects and Tranquility Park funding
The Omaha Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed three proposed park improvement projects tied to Sanitary Improvement Districts, which include new pickleball courts, trails, parking, playground equipment, a youth soccer field and upgrades to a splash pad at Stone Ridge Park. Board members asked questions about whether required public hearings had been held for the projects and recommended that the city require documentation of those hearings and votes. Members also discussed construction materials, sound-dampening features for pickleball courts, bench safety and the use of native plants to reduce maintenance.
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Omaha City Council passes changes to plumbing code with goal of more affordable housing
Omaha City Council members passed several changes to the plumbing code Tuesday that officials say will increase the flow of housing projects in the city. The changes include rolling back restrictions on the use of PVC pipe instead of cast iron. Omaha currently heavily restricts the use of PVC to single-family homes, restaurants and multifamily homes under four stories. Neighboring communities don’t have such strict requirements.
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This Nebraska Museum Fills A Grand Art Deco Train Station With Vintage Rail Cars And Fascinating Omaha History And Is A Smart Pick For 2027
Some train stations make you check the departure board. This one makes you stop and stare. Soaring ceilings, gold-leaf details, and vintage rail cars give this Nebraska landmark serious old-school glamour. I’d happily spend an afternoon just looking up at that ceiling. It’s that good. Out back, you...
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Omaha repairs Veterans Memorial Bridge pillar before Veterans Day
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Omaha repaired damage to the Veterans Memorial Bridge near 13th Street and Missouri Avenue the day before Veterans Day. The repairs follow a First Alert 6 investigation several months ago. Many veterans were upset about the damage. They felt a lack of repairs disrespected their service.