General News

Omaha police to hold gun amnesty event next week

Associated Press — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:25:55 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Omaha Police Department will hold another Gun Amnesty Day to collect unwanted or illegal guns and ammunition.

Nebraska nuke plant hopes to restart by June 30

Associated Press — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:24:30 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The utility that owns the troubled Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant in eastern Nebraska says it hopes to have the plant ready to operate by the end of June. But on Friday it was reported that federal regulators are far from allowing it to restart.

Shareholders ask Buffett's about not spoiling kids

Associated Press — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:27:50 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett has pledged to eventually give away all of the Berkshire Hathaway stock that made him one of the world's richest men, but he doesn't want to spoil his children.

La Vista rental policy OK'd by Neb Supreme Court

Associated Press — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:17:32 +0000

PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that the city of La Vista's ordinance requiring landlords to obtain a rental license and submit to periodic property inspections does not violate the state's prohibition against special legislation.

Omaha Zoo Announces Names of Lion Cubs

Associated Press — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:19:14 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Omaha zoo has announced the names of five African lion cubs selected through a contest on the group's Facebook page.

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium said Friday morning that the boy cubs have been named Josiri and Taj. The females have been named Kya, Leela and Zuri.

Visitors to the zoo's Facebook page were asked to suggest names, and zoo workers selected 20 names from more than 5,000 submissions.

Those names were then posted on Facebook for a final vote.

Veteran designation available in Iowa

Cheril Lee — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:06:06 +0000

Iowa veterans may now request that a “Veteran” designation be placed on their driver’s license or non-operator ID.

Iowa Bicycle Summit set for this weekend

Cheril Lee — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:06:06 +0000

The Iowa Bicycle Summit is organized by the Iowa DOT and the Iowa Bicycle Coalition.

Douglas County Treasurer to Headline MLK Event

Cheril Lee — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:06:06 +0000

Douglas County Treasurer, John Ewing, Jr. is the guest speaker for UNMC’s Martin Luther King Day event.

Graffiti Kits Available in South Omaha

Cheril Lee — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:05:05 +0000

The South Omaha graffiti kits project was launched in partnership with the Neighborhood Center.

Men of Distinction Conference set for Monday

Cheril Lee — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:05:05 +0000

Helping male African-American and Latino high school students create a personal action plan consisting of self-improvement and success.

That’s the primary goal of the 4^th annual Men of Distinction Conference.

Fred Conley, Director on Metropolitan Community College Board, says the 11^th and 12^th graders who attend will have opportunities to participate in workshops on leadership, goal setting and safety and success. He says hopes the students who attend walk away understanding the importance of education in their caree