Fort Calhoun News

The Omaha Public Power District's nuclear power plant, Fort Calhoun Station, has been taken offline for a scheduled refueling and maintenance outage.

Editor's note: On CNN's " State of the Union ," host and chief national correspondent John King goes outside the Beltway to report on issues affecting communities across the country.

A marching band is required to play in sync, stride in unison and wear a uniform that is identical to the rest.

Donna Houghton likes to paint, write and watch movies. But the 74-year-old especially likes to read.

Ray Massey Sr. is the antithesis of the modern U.S. worker who stays at one company for a few years and then moves on.

REBECCA S. GRATZ/THE WORLD-HERALD Julie Ashton of Omaha prepares a pork roast dinner for living history enthusiasts earlier this month at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park near Fort Calhoun, Neb.

Labor Day weekend traditionally is summer's last hurrah. Send the season out with a bang at one of these events.

A 46-year tradition continues Tuesday with the kickoff of Millard Days in Andersen Park and downtown Millard.

A 46-year tradition continues Tuesday with the kickoff of Millard Days in Andersen Park and downtown Millard.

The annual Bike to Boyer ride in eastern Nebraska gets under way on Saturday. The event includes a 26-, 46- or a 66-mile tour and a short eight-mile family ride.

In an effort to keep up with a trend from one of its major customers, Wilkinson Industries Inc., Fort Calhoun, Neb., has launched a new line of food trays.

The Omaha Public Power District plans to upgrade the Districta s microwave communication system.

For more than a third of a century, Nebraska has been a leader in nuclear production and can serve as a model in addressing our Nation's energy and environmental needs.

Associated Press - May 5, 2009 11:55 AM ET FORT CALHOUN, Neb. - A Nebraska company that makes containers for the food service industry and a South Carolina company that makes disposable cutlery and straws have merged.

Chris Gardner came to speak with a message of hope and perseverance, but the guests of honor at Mondaya s Salvation Army D.J.a s Hero Awards luncheon had already learned those lessons.

Omaha, April 17, 2009 - Knee braces are usually associated with athletics. They are seen as effective way to protect an athlete's ability to keep running by supporting and preventing injury to an athlete's knees.