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Gone forever – the 3 most beloved Nebraska restaurants that recently closed
Nebraska has lost three distinctive gathering places, following two earlier restaurant farewells across the state. This time, the goodbyes stretch from Lincoln’s Fallbrook neighborhood to Omaha’s Blackstone District and Midtown…
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Issues reported by FAA impacting Nebraska airports
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Airports in Omaha and Lincoln were reporting several delays Friday after the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop due to a temporary telecommunications outage. Additionally, the Central Nebraska Regional Airport was also showing delays on the GRI-DFW flight that is generally sold out every Friday afternoon.
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Long Before Interstates, Drivers Crossed Nebraska On This Historic Brick Highway You Can Still Walk Today
Roughly three miles of red brick laid by hand in 1920 and 1921 still carry cars across a quiet corner of Nebraska. Nobody roped it off, either. Those same bricks once rumbled under early motorists chasing the Pacific on America’s first coast-to-coast highway. County crews set them over a concrete base, and much of that work is still holding a century later.
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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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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.
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Thieves break into Omaha church, take brass worship items
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Thieves broke into St. Vincent of Lerins Church near 51st and Lake late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, taking brass items used in worship and leaving damage throughout the building, the church’s priest said. The Rev. Theodore Eklund said the burglars got in by...
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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.
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News Channel Nebraska to broadcast Millard North vs. Millard South semifinal rematch
OMAHA, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska (NCN) will televise Friday's Class A football semifinal between rivals Millard South and Millard North, with a trip to the state championship game on the line. The teams met in Week 1, when Millard South rallied from a 13-point deficit to defeat Millard...
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Bennington fire crews demonstrate new extrication and blood transfusion equipment
BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT) - Fire and rescue crews from Bennington and Waterloo on Thursday demonstrated equipment meant to get crash patients out of vehicles faster and give them blood at the scene. How the demonstration worked. Crews used a practice crash to show how the equipment works. Struts go up...
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City officials address trash, recycling and yard waste delays in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - City officials have an update for Omaha residents experiencing delays in trash, recycling or yard waste collection. Residents whose collections are delayed should leave their materials at their usual pickup location, the city said. The Omaha Public Works Department said Thursday that its contractor, FCC Environmental...
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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.
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Things to do: Activities and events in the Omaha metro, Nov. 13-15
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here’s a list of activities and events coming up in the Omaha metro this weekend. Watch “Things to do” with Maria Cade and Elaina Riley at 9 a.m. Fridays on streaming and social media platforms. The Omaha Holiday Boutique returns to Downtown Omaha’s...