News across Greater Omaha
OPPD works to meet record demand for electricity
Rapid growth in eastern Nebraska has created record demand for electricity. Omaha Public Power District, a publicly owned electricity provider that serves nearly half of Nebraska’s population, reported its highest demand for electricity ever this summer. On July 27, when the…
Glenwood Girls Continue Domination With Win At Solon Invite
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New Alarm Registration Process
We recently moved alarm registration and renewals to our online Customer Portal. The new system replaces the previous paper process and allows residents and businesses to manage their registration online.
Judge rules against part of Omaha minimum wage ordinance, allows annual increases linked to Consumer Price Index
A Douglas County judge ruled Monday that an attempt by the Omaha City Council to require employers to pay workers of all ages a $15 minimum wage is unlikely to succeed and cannot be enforced. The ruling from Douglas County District Court Judge Timothy Burns comes after the State…
Vinyl record expo returning to Omaha
Vinyl record enthusiasts can browse albums available from over 60 sellers at an upcoming Omaha event. River City Record Club will host the annual Omaha Record, Music & Collector’s Show on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Firefighters Union Hall, 6005 Grover St., in Omaha. A press release…
UNO study challenges predictive power of criminal charges
Researchers at the University of Nebraska at Omaha have built a new model of using a criminal charge to predict a future criminal offense. In a new study published in the journal “Criminology,” they found the risk for a reoffense drops exponentially each year after someone is…
Douglas County sheriff referred cases to ICE and floated deal with agency amid national crackdown
Rain clouds covered the Omaha sky as Arshpal Singh’s semi sped down Interstate 80. Near the 84th Street exit, the California driver lost control. The truck, carrying 13,000 pounds of candy, jackknifed and smashed into the concrete median, taking out a light pole. Singh, who was…
Nebraska’s Catholic schools launch pilot program for career and technical education
Six Catholic schools in the Omaha Archdiocese will launch a multi-year pilot program next school year focused on offering students education and technical training for alternative career paths. Archbishop of Omaha Michael McGovern said Friday that the pilot program represents a…
Omaha postal workers defend mail-in voting process
Omaha postal workers are defending the integrity of mail-in voting ahead of the November election, as their national union begins airing a new TV ad in Omaha. The American Postal Workers Union, which represents about 200,000 U.S. Postal Service employees, is running a 30-second…
Youth Dance Classes
Beginner Youth Dance classes and camps available. All levels welcome.
Kids Halloween Parade
Trick or Treat at Papillion Landing on October 28th!