Nancy Gaarder
Omaha World-Herald
Omaha, NE, United States
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Once a leader in national weather networks, Nebraska's underfunded systems now struggling
Last year, about 25% of Nebraska's weather monitoring networks were shuttered or scheduled for closing. → Read More
OPPD to build metro area's first solar farm on shuttered landfill northwest of Omaha
The solar farm is to be built on the now-shuttered Douglas County landfill near 126th and State Streets. → Read More
Spices found to be a significant source of lead poisoning in Douglas County
The Douglas County Health Department traced a source of the lead to food, specifically lead-contaminated spices. → Read More
Scatter Joy Acres finds new home amid country roads
Scatter Joy Acres, long located in North Omaha, has moved to a rural area west of Beaver Lake. → Read More
Ann Mactier, 100, championed children, nature, community
Ann Mactier, an educator, horsewoman and civic leader, died Nov. 11 at her Omaha home. She was 100. → Read More
Cloud of dust from library demolition wafts through downtown Omaha
City officials Thursday observed a water cannon being used to suppress dust. → Read More
Winter in Nebraska will be 'unpredictable,' experts say
Winter's just around the corner, and if there's anything that's certain about a Nebraska winter, it's that nothing is certain. This winter will be no different, forecasters say. → Read More
Proposed RV park along Platte River dead in the water
The developer who proposed building an RV park along the Platte River near Valley, Nebraska, has withdrawn his plan. → Read More
Porchfest to feature 70 artists in walkable afternoon concert series
Porchfest is set for Sunday afternoon, Oct. 2, and will feature more than 70 acts. → Read More
Nox-Crete to begin cleanup of Omaha chemical fire site on Tuesday
An insurance settlement has been one of the reasons for delays in starting cleanup after the fire that occurred May 30. → Read More
Cleanup of Nox-Crete could begin next week
Cleanup of Nox-Crete could begin soon as next week now that a major hurdle has been cleared. → Read More
Rapid drought development possible in Nebraska as heat continues
Meteorologists are concerned that a drought could flash across eastern Nebraska in the next few weeks. → Read More
Residents find few answers at community meeting on Nox-Crete fire
Frustrated and scared by Monday's massive chemical fire in their neighborhood, Omaha residents again sought answers Wednesday evening at a public meeting, and again came away with little information. → Read More
History Nebraska CEO who evoked praise and criticism to leave this summer
Trevor Jones, who worked aggressively to digitize Nebraska's historical records, is leaving this summer. → Read More
Omaha police say man died after road rage incident
Omaha police said a man died after a road rage incident on Sunday. → Read More
Western Nebraska county seeks artists for mural project
The theme for the mural is “Mural Wanted: Not Your Ordinary Town.” → Read More
Fontenelle Forest closes wetlands after brush fire
Fontenelle Forest has closed its wetlands after a weekend brush fire caused extensive damage. → Read More
Windy, stormy weather in the forecast for Omaha
The rain and storm chances for the Omaha metro area begin Thursday evening and last into Saturday night. → Read More
Passers-by save Nebraska deputy from fiery crash
Passers-by pulled Scotts Bluff County Deputy Josh Ruzicka from a burning cruiser in Scottsbluff Monday morning. → Read More
Explosive device on rural Nebraska bridge prompts $3,500 reward
The explosive device was detonated on Feb. 1 and caused about $500 in damage. → Read More