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Omaha, Nebraska is located in Douglas County. Zip codes in Omaha, NE include 68131, 68104, and 68111. The median home price in Omaha is $142,000. More Omaha information.

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2 hrs ago | Gretna Breeze

Store owner says Westroads shoppers ready for apparel atypical for mall

In a little shop near the Westroads food court, shelves of pastel-dyed high-waisted denim shorts and well-worn canvas Converse sneakers await shoppers ready for warm weather.

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7 hrs ago | North Platte Bulletin

Weekly legislative roundup, May 13-16

Nebraska lawmakers finished up an eventful week failing to vote on a repeal of the death penalty and overriding the governor's veto.

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Sun May 19, 2013

La Vista Sun

Q&A: 'Basics of life' are stuff of Garrison Keillor's comedy

What: An evening with Garrison Keillor Where: The Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.

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La Vista Sun

Tornado watch issued for southeast Nebraska, southwest Iowa

Brooke Rubenthaler of Lincoln leaves because of a lightning delay that cleared the stadium for about 20 minutes.

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La Vista Sun

Jean Stothert urged to set new tone early

Stothert must work to assemble a Cabinet as her June 10 inauguration approaches.

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WOWT-TV Omaha

School Custodian Leaving An Impression

Her students know her as "Mrs. Barb." She's been at St. Thomas More School at 48th and Grover in Omaha for 25 years.

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The Papillion Times

Teacher Donna Shannon, known for no-nonsense ways, is retiring

Aleese Kindopp listens up during a spelling quiz administered by Shannon. One of the words: "because," which Shannon calls her "least favorite word." The longtime teacher said that kids often misuse it and the word is "just an excuse." Donna Shannon, who will turn 72 next week, helps fourth-grade student Savannah Pykiet at Elkhorn Hillrise ... (more)

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AccuWeather.com

Tornado, Damaging Hail Threat: Texas to Dakotas

The threat for severe weather will continue this weekend. This next round of severe weather comes in the wake of storms on Friday which produced at least 10 tornadoes in the Plains.

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Papillion Times

Omahans, be prepared for severe weather Sunday

Today and Sunday, the metro will see high temperatures in the 80s, but tonight the threat of severe weather moves in, said Cathy Zapotocny, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Valley, Neb.

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The Papillion Times

Kearney company's growth soars with exports

The word you keep hearing at South High seems to have nothing to do with the ascendency of an inner-city Omaha high school that has captured our attention and hearts.

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KXKT-FM Omaha

Pregnant Woman Badly Hurt In Crash

A pregnant woman was critically injured after a pickup crossed the centerline and slammed into her SUV Friday morning.

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Gretna Breeze

Beef and ice cream join forces for Father's Day

Is a new restaurant open in your neighborhood? Are you opening a new bar? Have an event coming up? Email your dining, restaurant and cocktail news to sarah.bakerhansen@owh.com . If your dad likes ice cream and red meat, then Ted and Wally's Ice Cream and Nebraska Famous Steaks have a deal for you.

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Gretna Breeze

Breaking Brad: We confirm ... Jean Stothert is not Jim Suttle

Daniel Covin has landed a recurring role of Hunter on "All My Children." Covin, 19, is a graduate of Papillion-La Vista High School.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Gretna Breeze

New development to include 75 apartments at 15th, Jackson

Sharon Penner, who has been feeding schoolchildren for 43 years, decided new federal school nutrition mandates were a sign from above to retire.

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Gretna Breeze

A railcar (kitchen) worth catching

Where: 1814 N. 144th St. Phone: 402-493-4743 Online: www.railcaromaha.com Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. with brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. About: Railcar has a happy hour that runs every day from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with an ... (more)

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Gretna Breeze

Dog shot in Omaha home break-in

Daniel Covin has landed a recurring role of Hunter on "All My Children." Covin, 19, is a graduate of Papillion-La Vista High School.

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Gretna Breeze

Omaha parents accused of ignoring son's sexual abuse of a girl

Bail was set at $50,000 today for an Omaha father accused of ignoring his adolescent son's sexual abuse of a 6-year-old girl.

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1110 KFAB

Gun Amnesty Day In North O

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in north Omaha. Unwanted or illegal guns and ammunition can be dropped off at Salem Baptist Church.

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1110 KFAB

Cold Case: Link To '08 Slayings?

Omaha cold case investigators have been looking for links between this week's slayings of a Creighton University professor and his wife and the 2008 slayings of an 11-year-old boy and his family housekeeper.

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KXKT-FM Omaha

Heading Back To Jail After 8th DUI

Authorities say that just five days after 37-year-old Daniel Cano left prison after serving time for drunken driving, he was caught driving drunk again.

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