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Omaha restaurant loses Friday lunch rush to 3-hour power outage A three-hour power outage Friday morning shut down lunch prep at Paddy McGown’s restaurant in Omaha’s Robin Hill neighborhood, costing staff a full Friday lunch rush.

Omaha restaurant loses Friday lunch rush to 3-hour power outage

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Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter.

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Rising gas prices could mean higher costs for Omaha businesses

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Severe weather could mean higher out-of-pocket costs for Omaha homeowners needing roof repairs

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Omaha robbery suspect ‘Tank Zilla’ arrested, held on bond A man sought by Iowa authorities for failing to return to a work-release program was allegedly in the hospital after being shot while trying to rob another man now facing drug-dealing charges, according to police.

Omaha robbery suspect ‘Tank Zilla’ arrested, held on bond

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An Ohio woman said she is being terrorized by a raccoon after moving into her apartment less than a month ago.

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Fallen Bellevue soldier to return to US in dignified transfer The bodies of the military personnel killed last weekend in Kuwait — including one from Bellevue, Neb., and two from Iowa — are set to return to the United States at about noon on Saturday.

Gov. Pillen will be among the leaders attending dignified transfer of military personnel killed in Kuwait on Saturday.

Report: U.S. economy loses 92,000 jobs in February The latest jobs report shows the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, while previous months were revised to show weaker gains that previously reported.

U.S. economy loses 92,000 jobs in February, according to report

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The ritual is a transfer of remains of U.S. troops killed during their military service and is one of the most solemn acts for any president. The White House has said President Donald Trump will attend.

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NASA issued a welcomed all-clear Thursday, saying there’s now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR will crash into the moon in 2032.

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Gas hits $3.32 a gallon as US crude prices reach a 2-year high US crude prices rose above $90 per barrel for the first time in more than two years as gasoline hits $3.32 a gallon.

Gas hits $3.32 a gallon as US crude prices reach a 2-year high

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THIS WEEKEND: The body of Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, a Nebraska soldier among those killed last weekend in Kuwait during the U.S. attack on Iran, is among the six fallen military personnel set to return to the U.S. on Saturday.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND -- The body of a Nebraska soldier killed last weekend in Kuwait is set to return to the United States on Saturday.

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RECALL ALERT -- Frito-Lay has issued a recall of some Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips for a potential allergy risk.

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HAPPENING NOW: Watch the celebration of life for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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A 36-year-old Omaha woman became the first Nebraskan to test positive for COVID-19 on this day six years ago.

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US is moving ‘thousands of people’ out of the Middle East, Trump says President Donald Trump said the U.S. is moving “thousands of people” out of the Middle East.

US is moving ‘thousands of people’ out of the Middle East, Trump says

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President Trump appeared to rule out negotiations with Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East as the war reaches its seventh day.

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said the deaths of two Iowa soldiers in Kuwait were devastating, but President Trump made the right decision to approve military strikes on Iran.

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One injured after North Omaha cutting One person is in the hospital after a cutting in North Omaha on Thursday night.

One person is in the hospital after a cutting in North Omaha on Thursday night.

Nearly 1,400 Omaha Public Power District customers without power Nearly 1,400 Omaha Public Power District customers do not have power Friday morning.

BREAKING -- Nearly 1,400 OPPD customers without power Friday morning

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BREAKING -- One person is injured after a crash on Interstate 80 in Omaha early Friday.

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BREAKING -- The Omaha Police Department is investigating a crash in the downtown area early Friday.

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Vinny’s Tree Service appeals city rejection, says owner, convicted ex-councilman share name, not role A former Omaha city councilman who spent more than a year in federal prison believes the city is punishing a local business over a case of mistaken identity.

Vinny’s Tree Service appeals city rejection, says owner, convicted ex-councilman share name, not role

First Alert 6 Weather Day: Tracking severe storms in the metro area Friday is a First Alert 6 Weather Day as we deal with our first potential for severe weather.

Live now with a First Alert 6 Weather Day: Tracking severe storms in the metro area

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Stressing safety, mom fighting for more bus routes

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Omaha businesses say the city's response to demands for support during street construction have fallen short.

“I have to send employees home because I can’t afford to keep them here if we don’t have any customers.”

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Nebraska Methodist College mobile diabetes clinic brings care to Open Door Mission Many people put off going to see a doctor to make sure they’re healthy — even more so for those who have transitioned from living on the streets to a shelter.

Nebraska Methodist College mobile diabetes clinic brings care to Open Door Mission