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A History of 2404 Sprague Street in North Omaha
Some buildings were built for grand reasons and others for plain ones. Constructed on busy commercial drives or next to them, some became popular and lasted for a century, while others were demolished or simply faded into obscurity. Sometimes they are simple storefronts off the main drag converted into garages that still stand today. This is a history of 2404-2408 Sprague Street in North Omaha.
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Omaha adding 18 firefighters after voters approve $155M bond - but union wants more
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Omaha announced plans this week to add 18 firefighters in the spring. The president of the Omaha Professional Firefighters union said he has requested more firefighters for five years. The 18 new positions are paid for with a nearly $4 million federal grant,...
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New OPPD board members face North Omaha plant, data center and CEO decisions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three new members elected this week to the OPPD board will need to address the future of the North Omaha coal-burning power plant, data centers and the selection of a new CEO in 2027. Former Nebraska state Sen. Carol Blood won election to the eight-member board....
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Thanksgiving Week Means Lights Switch On Over This Nebraska Zoo Where Families Walk Under A Million Bulbs
Glowing lantern animals now stand where real giraffes and gorillas spend their days. After sunset, an entire Nebraska zoo trades daylight for color, and families stroll right through it. The paths wind past an African safari scene and an underwater world, both lit up in ways the daytime crowd never...
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Omaha honors veterans at Memorial Park ceremony
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha honored veterans Thursday at Memorial Park, where Eric Ewing, a retired Navy veteran and the brother of Mayor John Ewing Jr., was the keynote speaker. Eric Ewing served 20 years in the Navy. Brothers take part in ceremony. “This year was really special because I...
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As Nebraska seeks to grow, Omaha’s energy capacity is a major hurdle
In 2021, across much of the country, Winter Storm Uri caused utilities to scramble for power as the use of electricity and natural gas increased. In addition to facing transmission constraints, utilities couldn't generate enough power due to issues with fuel supply and equipment malfunctions. In Nebraska, in an effort to preserve the grid and prevent a system-wide failure, the Omaha Public Power District, or OPPD, conducted rolling blackouts. Afterward, the Southwest Power Pool, which manages the region's grid reliability, required its members to keep more power capacity in reserve in case of future emergency situations.
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Still Standing Since The 1800s, This Nebraska House Museum Once Belonged To A Civil War Hero
Ulysses S. Grant and his wife were dinner guests here in November 1879. Less than a year later, President Rutherford B. Hayes stayed overnight. That is two presidents passing through one front door in about ten months. The house was brand new back then, built in 1879 for a celebrated...
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Omaha to hire 18 more firefighters with the help of federal funds
Omaha is growing its fire department with the help of a federal grant. The Omaha City Council voted Tuesday to accept roughly $3.9 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to partially fund 18 new firefighting positions. The city will pay about $2.4 million into the program, for a total of $6.3 million.