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Jeremy Fredricks

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3newsnow.com Central and Downtown Omaha Neighborhood Reporter

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Two #development #projects are coming to North and East #Omaha, part of the city's initiative to drive #economic growth in #neighborhoods that historically have not seen significant investment

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06.03.2026 23:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Portions of #Pacific St. in #Aksarben are #open again after being closed for more than a week because of a #sinkhole. The sinkhole -- which formed last week --- was filled and the street was paved over. #Omaha city crews removed barriers today, so #drivers can use the road again.

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Steel #beams that will form the foundation of Omaha's #streetcar project have arrived at a staging area on 10th and Farnam in Downtown #Omaha. #Track-laying is planned to begin next month.

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05.03.2026 23:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A new #bond was approved to pay for #Omaha #streetcar #construction

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03.03.2026 23:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Omaha's two #sinkholes are being repaired.

The #sinkhole on 16th Street in Downtown is expected to be filled by the end of April. Pacific Street -- where a #sinkhole formed last Tuesday -- could be open to drivers on Thursday.

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03.03.2026 01:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Way to Work, a partnership between the #Omaha Parks Department and the #Salvation Army, is teaching #job skills and connecting people experience #homelessness to #employment opportunities.

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27.02.2026 23:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#MUD, #Public Works continue to offer different explanations for #Aksarben #sinkhole

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27.02.2026 00:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Omaha Public Works and #MUD are offering conflicting explanations for what caused the #sinkhole on #Pacific Street in #Aksarben.

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26.02.2026 00:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Business owners along #Farnam and #Harney are being impacted by #streetcar #construction. The Streetcar Impact Alliance was formed and is demanding that #Omaha do more to help those businesses.

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25.02.2026 01:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#OPS is proposing a #levy increase of 9 cents per $100 of #property value to help #cover a $50 million #budget gap

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24.02.2026 03:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Nebraska lawmakers are considering a #bill that would maximize #SNAP benefits for 150,000 #Nebraskans who receive them

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23.02.2026 03:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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No where in our area got more #snow during Thursday's storm than #Bennington. From #sledding to #shoveling, people spent Friday outside.

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23.02.2026 02:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Omaha is experiencing a large #snowfall after a mild #winter. It's causing some travel #delays and an increased presence of the Nebraska State Patrol on the #roads.

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20.02.2026 02:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Your #property #taxes could be changing. A proposed #Nebraska #constitutional amendment would limit property tax increases to the Consumer Price Index #inflation rate.

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20.02.2026 02:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A report from the #Nebraska State Auditor reveals #millions in #taxpayer dollars are going to tax #incentive programs for #companies that are no longer around or have no #employees in the state.

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17.02.2026 23:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The CHI Health Center #expansion reached a major #construction milestone on Monday. The $200 million project will add 25 #meeting rooms and is expected to bring more #conventions to Downtown #Omaha when it is completed in fall 2027.

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16.02.2026 23:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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EPA changes emissions rules The Trump Administration says it will save over $1 trillion, but some North Omaha neighbors say they’re worried about the impact to their health

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14.02.2026 02:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Secretary of State Bob Evnen expected to release voter information to the federal government on Thursday State Supreme Court will hear appeal on March 31 after lower court dismissed lawsuit challenging federal request for detailed voter information

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14.02.2026 01:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Metro Transit proposes expanded bus service on eight routes Public meetings scheduled across February to discuss proposed changes that would add evening and weekend service

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Omaha Steaks ends restaurant distribution, dozens of employees laid off About 2% of company's staff laid off as iconic meat company restructures to focus on retail expansion

Omaha Steaks stops its restaurant distribution business, forcing local eateries to find new meat suppliers.

Richie Goll, the co-owner of First Round, doesn't know who that will be, but he knows this: "I'm going to have to start paying more."

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12.02.2026 03:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Omaha neighbors send 200+ Valentine's cards to Minnesota students after ICE raids Downtown Omaha business owner Jessica Duggan collected over 200 Valentine's cards from neighbors to send to Minnesota students after ICE detained multiple classmates

Students in one #Minnesota district have had multiple classmates detained by #ICE. An #Omaha restaurant owner collected #Valentine's Day cards from the community to send to those students.

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12.02.2026 03:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to get involved in an #art project in #Dundee? Submit your #artifact of #Omaha's Dundee neighborhood by Sunday.

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12.02.2026 03:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Omaha firefighters face growing dangers from abandoned building fires Omaha firefighters face increasing dangers responding to abandoned building fires, with union leader warning of structural hazards and risks

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09.02.2026 23:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The latest incident occurred Sunday evening when firefighters issued a mayday call at an abandoned house fire, adding to a growing list of similar emergencies at vacant properties where people who are homeless often seek shelter and light fires to stay warm.

09.02.2026 23:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Omaha firefighters are responding to fires at abandoned buildings across the city, with officials warning that these vacant structures pose serious safety risks due to structural hazards like holes in floors and sealed exits.

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07.02.2026 18:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Omaha was warm on Thursday, with temperatures topping 60 degrees. Neighbors spent the day outside, enjoying the warmth.

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06.02.2026 00:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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