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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 $145,000. More Omaha information.

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1 hr ago | La Vista Sun

The movie stars of Omaha: the sequel

The June 8 article about how you can take an Omaha tour of the former movie star homes drew lots of interest and response.

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5 hrs ago | La Vista Sun

20-plus employers expected at Omaha job fair Thursday

In the Money Talks blog, The World-Herald shares the latest in Nebraska business and development, with behind-the-scenes notes from our Money team.

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10 hrs ago | La Vista Sun

South Omaha gunman 'had to be stopped,' witness says

Former Police officer Virgil Patlan chased after the man who killed his neighbor Pascual Bautista-Raymundo Saturday.

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10 hrs ago | WOWT-TV Omaha

Country Band's Equipment Stolen While In Omaha

Country music band Heath Wright and the Hangmen had more than $13,000 in instruments and equipment stolen while in Omaha for a show over the weekend.

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10 hrs ago | La Vista Sun

Platte River drowning victim had can-do spirit

Chris Creekmore's skills and can-do spirit were so impressive that his new boss was considering him for advancement.

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13 hrs ago | KXKT-FM Omaha

Omaha Tax Cheat Gets Nailed By IRS

An Omaha man who created an elaborate scheme to avoid paying more than $422,000 in taxes has been given a year and a day in prison.

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13 hrs ago | WOWT-TV Omaha

Patrol Group Places Priority on Protection During CWS

For another week, Omaha plays host to thousands of baseball fans from across the United States during the College World Series.

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13 hrs ago | WOWT-TV Omaha

CVS Robbed At Gunpoint

Omaha police are looking for the man who jumped the pharmacy counter at a metro CVS and demanded prescription drugs.

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16 hrs ago | Omaha World-Herald

UNO math whiz's research focuses on trying to teach computers to detect guns

UNO junior Benjamin Knutson was a Millard North senior in 2011 when a Millard South student shot two adults at that school.

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20 hrs ago | WOWT-TV Omaha

Two Men Help Police Catch Killer

Dozens prayed for peace at a South Omaha vigil Monday night. A random shooting spree injured three men -- two of them died.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

KETV-TV

Task Force tackles sex trafficking during CWS

NOW.. THE SEEDIER SIDE OF MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS. AN OMAHA TASK FORCE TONIGHT IS TRYING TO FIND..

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WOWT-TV Omaha

Fans Soaking Up Downtown Omaha

"You guys put on such a great event here," Bill O'Conner said. "The city of Omaha it's such a great event we're very happy to be here and hopefully we can come back next year."

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WOWT-TV Omaha

Two Businesses Busted Serving Minors

Officials checked 49 alcohol retail outlets in the Omaha metro area on June 13th.

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Valley News Live

to air Bishop Folda Ordination Live

On April 8, it was announced that Pope Francis appointed Monsignor John Thomas Folda of the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln, Neb., as the eighth Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fargo.

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Converge! Network Digest

NTT to Acquire Solutionary for Managed Security Services

NTT agreed to acquire Solutionary, a privately held company based in Omaha, Nebraska that specializes in managed security in an all-cash transaction.

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KOLN-TV Lincoln

Two Dead, Two Critical In Omaha Shooting Spree, Suspect Killed By Police

Four people were shot in south Omaha within 30 minutes Saturday afternoon, including a suspect killed by police.

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The Papillion Times

Man shot in the leg near 31st, Myrtle

Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said "other innocent lives would have been lost" had an Omaha police officer not stopped a shooting suspect Saturday afternoon.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

WOWT-TV Omaha

Dad Draft Held, All Fathers Number One Picks

There was a pretty cool Father's Day event in Omaha on Sunday. Following services, New Creation Church held a "Dad Draft," honoring all the fathers who are number one picks by their families.

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WOWT-TV Omaha

Residents Assured Note To Install Curbside Mailbox Only A Suggestion

A note from a postal carrier has new residents in an older Omaha neighborhood scratching their heads.

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Omaha World-Herald

Crews stay strong with Nebraskans' support

The front side of a commemorative coin minted for the 20th anniversary of the USS Nebraska depicts the submarine's crest.

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