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Omaha Police cruisers equipped with cameras

Omaha Police Department and Mayor Jim Suttle announced that over 100 cameras have been installed in Omaha police cars. These cameras are both front-facing and fear-facing so they’ll be able to record an incident happening in front of the vehicle, as well as record what occurs inside the vehicle or during an inmate transport. TheContinue reading “Omaha Police cruisers equipped with cameras”

Omaha Civic Auditorium will be torn down in 2014

Mayor Jim Suttle announced at a press conference today that Omaha’s Civic Auditorium will be closing June 30, 2014. The City is looking to create a purchasing package to present to developers, which will include the 10-acre plot. It is still unclear if the building will be torn-down or let up to a future buyer.Continue reading “Omaha Civic Auditorium will be torn down in 2014”

Candy quiz: Can you name that wrapper?

Candy: It’s chocoately. It’s sweet. It’s sour. It’s regionally produced? YES! My tidbit of information for the week is that certain vintage-looking candy is produced in Nebraska, Iowa and other surrounding areas. With the ones made in the Midwest, the candy-choices are unique compared to the mainstream candy selections. For all you candy-lovers out there, weContinue reading “Candy quiz: Can you name that wrapper?”

Dec. 4 Omaha.com News Minute: Flu season to hit harder, but America is best prepared

In today’s Omaha.com News Minute it looks like it’s officially flu season, which should feel early. It’s the earliest the flu has arrived in nearly a decade. Also, Nebraska’s Attorney General is filing a petition with the Nebraska Supreme Court over 24 commutation hearings. Interested in being stress-free over the holidays? LiveWellNebraska.com has some helpfulContinue reading “Dec. 4 Omaha.com News Minute: Flu season to hit harder, but America is best prepared”

Dec. 3 News Minute: Gretna Administrator to be sentenced in funding theft case

In today’s Omaha.com News Minute: Former Gretna City Administrator Colleen Lawry is expected to be sentenced today. She pleaded no contest to three misdemeanor counts related to her connected to theft of city funds. Also update you on a morning crash that killed one person and injured another. Don’t forget to take a look atContinue reading “Dec. 3 News Minute: Gretna Administrator to be sentenced in funding theft case”

Need a holiday ‘DIY’ craft idea? I tried one.

I’ll admit it. I’m not as crafty as I’d like to think. However, shopping around the holidays stresses me out trying to search for that perfect gift that no one else will have. I realized that’s not always possible unless you make something yourself. I logged onto Pinterest and scoured the site for some ideas–I foundContinue reading “Need a holiday ‘DIY’ craft idea? I tried one.”

Preppers prepare for doomsday…or not.

Some people have created bunkers filled with canned goods and artillery and others have taken themselves off the grid completely. They’re called ‘preppers.’ They’re not all preparing for the world to end in 2012 like the Mayans predicted nor are they waiting for Zombies to attack the Earth. Instead they feel its important to possessContinue reading “Preppers prepare for doomsday…or not.”

Omaha hires first parking manager, unveils future plans

  Omaha has hired Ken Smith as the new Parking Manager. According to the City, a recently parking study says that Omaha is currently using over 100-percent of its available parking. Typically a City should have no more than 85-percent of its parking full during the busiest hours. At a press conference city officials unveiledContinue reading “Omaha hires first parking manager, unveils future plans”

Ballet girls warm-up before each performance of ‘Billy Elliot’

Billy may be the star and main character in Billy Elliot the Musical, which made a week-long stop in Omaha last week, but it’s the young ballet dancers that add some comedic humor and “razzle dazzle” throughout the show. Did I mention that these young dancers go through school in the morning and then end upContinue reading “Ballet girls warm-up before each performance of ‘Billy Elliot’”