Iowa and Nebraska are included on a list of six additional states linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to recalled shredded iceberg lettuce. NBC News cites the Centers for Disease Control as more than 22-thousand confirmed or suspected cases are reported nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration says most illnesses have been traced to recalled Taylor Farms lettuce served at restaurants, including Taco Bell. Two-hundred-26 cases have been reported in Iowa as of July 30.
Omaha city officials are giving an update on a structural collapse in the Blackstone area. A structural collapse in June left a hole near Brother's Lounge, and city officials announced yesterday that they are monitoring the site for any changes that could lead to concerns for instability. Officials noted that the surrounding buildings are stable and safe.
Federal funds will be used to study how to extend Omaha's streetcar system into North Omaha. City officials say a connection to North Omaha may be years away. Streetcar service on North 24th Street in North Omaha was available until the late 1940s.
Five cases of salmonella in Nebraska are connected to a national outbreak sourced to jalapeno peppers. According to the CDC, there have been 345 reported cases linked to the outbreak traced back to Sinaloa, Mexico, and Coast Citrus Distributors. At least 36 of the salmonella cases have required hospitalization.
Nebraska's congressional delegation is calling for new aircraft for the Nebraska Air National Guard's 155th Air Refueling Wing. The delegation sent a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force asking them to consider the Nebraska Air National Guard to be a candidate to receive the new KC-46A Pegasus. The Nebraska Air National Guard Air Refueling Wing has been using the KC-135 Stratotanker for decades.
The city of Omaha is considering raising towing fees. City officials say the last review of towing fees took place more than 10 years ago, and private towing companies have turned down city contracts because they are not financially viable. The proposal calls for increasing the administrative fee from 25-dollars to 60-dollars and raising the storage fee from 15-dollars to 20-dollars per day.
Omaha Performing Arts is opening up about a new music venue. Matchbox Omaha, which is inside the Holland Perform Arts Center's Scott Hall, is a club venue that can hold 727-people.OPA said the venue will hold a variety of concerts, including indie, rock, country, pop, R&B, and metal.