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Omaha aims to reassess large truck traffic routes near downtown
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Large trucks have traveled along 16th Street and Lake Street in a neighborhood just north of downtown Omaha for decades. Now, city leaders say they are working to revisit those routes. Residents raise safety concerns. Don Woods, who has lived in the neighborhood for 16 years,...
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Omaha streetcar construction reaches Midtown; longtime business owner watches neighborhood evolve
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Construction for the Omaha streetcar project continues to move through the Midtown area, bringing orange barricades and work crews to Farnam Street. Behind those barricades, The Frame Service remains open for business — even as the construction makes access to the shop difficult. Three decades...
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New road closures start in Northwest Omaha early next week
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Travel near Elkhorn and Bennington is about to get more complicated. Road construction will result in Ida Street between 180th and 204th being closed starting Monday. 186th Street will also close Monday between Ida and State. Both of those closures are expected to last into the...
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Business impact fund available for those affected by Omaha Streetcar construction
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An impact fund for businesses affected by the Omaha Streetcar construction is now taking applications. According to the Nebraska Enterprise Fund, a donor provided the funding which offers a “mix of grants and low-interest loans that are partially or fully forgivable to eligible businesses along the future Omaha Streetcar route.”
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Omaha looks to improve Ames Avenue safety
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) — For nearly a year, the city of Omaha has been collecting feedback, traffic counts and crash data along Ames Avenue from Florence Boulevard to 72nd Street as part of a federally funded safety study. The Ames Avenue Safe Mobility Recovery Plan is funded by a...
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Three Temporary Street Closures Begin Week Of August 3
LINCOLN–(KFOR August 1)–Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) this week announced that portions of three streets will close beginning the week of August 3. The closures are as follows:. Fremont Street between 66th and 68th streets will close beginning Monday, August 3, for utility work. This work is expected...
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90th south of Dodge in Omaha opens back up after water main break
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The water main break has been repaired at 90th and Dodge, and the street for 90th southbound has been reopened. The break happened the weekend of July 18th. The left lane is still blocked near Indian Hills Drive just south of Dodge Street. It’s not clear...
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This Open-Air Nebraska Steam Train Ride Winds Past Wildlife Before The Crowds Catch On
A zoo visit usually involves a lot of walking. This ride offers a much better deal: sit down, feel the breeze, and let a steam locomotive handle the hills. The open-air cars roll along a winding route where animal habitats and unexpected views appear beyond the tracks. Children lean toward...
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Portions Of Two Streets To Close Beginning Week Of July 27
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 25)–Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) this week announced that portions of two streets will close beginning the week of July 27. The closures are as follows:. Northbound 27th Street between Nebraska Parkway and Woods Boulevard will close beginning Monday, July 27, for a paving project. This...
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Papillion-La Vista schools delay pay-to-ride bus decision
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) — Papillion-La Vista Community Schools will not offer a pay-to-ride bus option for middle and high school students this year, the district confirmed. Some parents have been asking the district to provide a transportation option for students who are not on a regular bus route but whose families are willing to pay for the service.
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OPPD transmission line expansion to bring lane closures to Omaha neighborhoods
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - As streetcar construction continues to disrupt travel in downtown Omaha and the Blackstone district, the Omaha Public Power District is its own additional road work to expand its transmission system. OPPD says the expansion is needed to supply enough power to accommodate development in Midtown, including...