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by Louie
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westgate Plaza (Mangelsen's - NEC 84th & Grover)
Replies: 34
Views: 5208

Re: Westgate Plaza (Mangelsen's - NEC 84th & Grover)

While I feel bad that they are getting evicted, it's just business. The strip owner sees an opportunity to fill numerous empty bays at once and probably generate more revenue than they are making now. sucks that they lose their spot after 58 years, but the owner kind of sounded unhinged on their so...
by Louie
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2025 Omaha Mayoral election
Replies: 47
Views: 904

Re: 2024 Omaha Mayoral election

Omg, the 15 minute conspiracy theorists are insane.
by Louie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:05 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Best Pizza in Omaha Tournament
Replies: 12
Views: 787

Re: Best Pizza in Omaha Tournament

Don Carmelos over Lighthouse is a joke.
by Louie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:03 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Women’s Basketball
Replies: 64
Views: 4771

Re: Nebraska Women’s Basketball

Wonder if Jaz plans on playing pro ball.
by Louie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 382220

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

I think next year will be telling with Tominaga and Allick gone, if they can put together another 20 win season I think Hoiberg will have proven himself here.
by Louie
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 382220

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

A&M averaged 28.4% from 3 all season and then shot 56.5% last night.
by Louie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 382220

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

mrsticka wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:57 pm It's halftime and Nebraska's trailing 58-44.
They started great, but A&M can’t miss now.
by Louie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 845
Views: 166772

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

Not to mention that every single game is televised. Back in the Valley maybe 5-6 per year were on tv and usually ESPN, which really sucks anymore. The amount of money that CU gets just from tv deals makes it worth it financially, but exposure to the eastern US is amazing as well. Creighton's name r...
by Louie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2024 March Madness
Replies: 16
Views: 807

Re: 2024 March Madness

Ain't no way Cal is out. Unless he leaves by choice. I'd wager a bunch of his assistants are on the way out though.
by Louie
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Walter Apartments (SEC 50th & Leavenworth)
Replies: 65
Views: 9935

Re: Walter Apartments (SEC 50th & Leavenworth)

Vitruvius wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:27 pm Yes, it's a ridiculous statement. But what is even more ridiculous is a civic environment that relishes the demolition of history and embraces the practice of scorched-earth urban development.
When was the last time this happened in any scale?
by Louie
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 845
Views: 166772

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

Creighton holding on at the moment after being up 20 at one point. Currently up 14 with a little under 3 minutes left.
by Louie
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:14 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Official- 2020 Omaha CSA 1 million+
Replies: 143
Views: 14243

Re: Official- 2020 Omaha CSA 1 million+

Athomsfere wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:33 pm We really need to get LNK into the CSA if DSM get's to claim Ames...
Agreed
by Louie
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:31 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 389
Views: 18290

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

Busguy2010 wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:11 am Dues need to be paid. It can't be dry and above normal all the time.
Why can't it? Not that it's good for our particular environment, but we know things are and have been changing for awhile now.
by Louie
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 334
Views: 60813

Re: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)

I take the bus by this all the time. It’s cool to see it rising but they need to do something about pedestrian crossings. I cross 72nd and Dodge and in the morning people are oblivious and will take a right turn when you’re standing right by them with the crossing light on. When the library is fini...
by Louie
Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Lot B Development
Replies: 276
Views: 41247

Re: Lot B Development

I think it's important they pack as much density into Lot B as possible. A mix of retail, entertainment, and hospitality. Even if they have to displace most of the parking across the street in Lot D. Lot B can be a cash cow for the city if built right. All the CWS fans will be looking for a place t...
by Louie
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 845
Views: 166772

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

Baylor Scheierman makes the AP All American 3rd team, Kalkbrenner receives Honorable Mention.
by Louie
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:56 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Holland Performing Arts Center - Construction & Development
Replies: 172
Views: 27097

Re: Holland Performing Arts Center - Construction & Development

zippy wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:38 pm The extraneous aside of "... which is in the state of Nebraska ..." just feels so... AI-written
I've had similar thoughts...
by Louie
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot
Replies: 1122
Views: 354412

Re: Old Union Pacific Headquarters Lot

Mayor said on Grow Omaha this past Saturday they are holding on to this lot. Short-Term it may be a laydown yard for the Streetcar Construction. Long term they want the "Right Project" with decent height. So far the only interest was from an apartment developer who wanted to build a small...
by Louie
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025
Replies: 24
Views: 1817

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025

Not really the right thread, but is this the first year that both the womens and mens teams from Nebraska and Creighton have made the dance? Not 100% sure, but I have read elsewhere that this is the first time all four teams are in the NCAA tourney at the same time. Keep in mind that with the Huske...
by Louie
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Lot B Development
Replies: 276
Views: 41247

Re: Lot B Development

During a break in the uncut GO, the Mayor mentioned they want to see a full service hotel like Omni. Omni is building in conjunction to convention center business and they build tall; I hope they become the third anchor and build something at least as tall as the Marriott. This is the second time y...
by Louie
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:16 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025
Replies: 24
Views: 1817

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025

Not really the right thread, but is this the first year that both the womens and mens teams from Nebraska and Creighton have made the dance?
by Louie
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:12 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Aksarben Village
Replies: 2392
Views: 440094

Re: Aksarben Village

Back to the garages talk. I don't think they will free up any currently available spaces until the development fills up. I know there was an office building planned next to HDR in the space that currently has the sand volleyball courts. Seems like that might have fallen through but I imagine they w...
by Louie
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Birthdays
Replies: 314
Views: 144281

Re: Birthdays

Coyote wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:34 am Happy Birthday Louie! :bday:
Thanks!
by Louie
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:56 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 594913

Re: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)

How big is Cubby’s? They seem to have a decent selection of items, a meat counter, and they’re successful. And ridiculously expensive Never claimed it was cheap, but somehow they’re making do. Petrol is more profitable than groceries. Is it? My understanding is that most gas stations make their mon...
by Louie
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:07 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Joslyn Art Museum
Replies: 212
Views: 35059

Re: The Joslyn Art Museum

Evil art? What year are we in??
by Louie
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: 2024 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index
Replies: 3
Views: 427

Re: 2024 U.S. Transportation Climate Impact Index

That’s a depressing one. Yeesh.
by Louie
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Trev Alberts leaving NU
Replies: 111
Views: 4473

Re: Trev Alberts leaving NU

I realize our consecutive sellout streak is a statistical joke at this point. Someone, somewhere is buying tickets for probably a few dollars a piece to keep this going. Understanding there is some logic to reducing seat count to improve comfort and fan experience, there also doing so because they ...
by Louie
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Official- 2020 Omaha CSA 1 million+
Replies: 143
Views: 14243

Re: Official- 2020 Omaha CSA 1 million+

Metro population estimates are in!: Metro | 2023 pop | % growth over '22: Omaha, 983,969, 0.78% Lincoln 344,387 0.68% Grand Island 76,479 0.21% Des Moines. 737,164, 1.08% Quad Cities 379,441 0.00% Cedar Rapids 275,668 0.01% Iowa City 180,088 0.35% Sioux City 144,402 0.46% Ames 125,156 0.26% Kansas ...
by Louie
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Trev Alberts leaving NU
Replies: 111
Views: 4473

Re: Trev Alberts leaving NU

Hopefully Hoiberg's hometown ties and solid paycheck are enough to keep him around if Rhule leaves. I’d say his hometown is Ames. I realize he was born in Lincoln but I don’t think he was there very long as he grew up in Ames, which is why his nickname is, The Mayor. Well at least that's a school w...
by Louie
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 75120

Re: Downtown Development Update from City Hall on 3/14/24

If it's CPP that's less exciting. It's obviously good for the core, but just less splashy.
by Louie
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Trev Alberts leaving NU
Replies: 111
Views: 4473

Re: Trev Alberts leaving NU

Hopefully Hoiberg's hometown ties and solid paycheck are enough to keep him around if Rhule leaves.
by Louie
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 2024 Sarah Baker Hansen - March Madness Bracket
Replies: 5
Views: 616

Re: 2024 Sarah Baker Hansen - March Madness Bracket

Brad wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:14 am Sarah Baker Hansen is on 1620 right now. Well over 100 suggestions came in, and they are working to narrow it down to 64.

Bracket comes out Sunday.
Glad to hear Omaha took this task seriously ha
by Louie
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 389
Views: 18290

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:13 am I looked at 8 this morning and only had .10" but just looked now and its already over .30". I just put fertilizer down last night....sure the grass is really going to green up now.
Good timing
by Louie
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:13 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 75120

Re: Downtown Development Update from City Hall on 3/14/24

nebport5 wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:06 pm And for what Reddit is worth, someone mentioned something about an apartment complex by the Luminarium.
That was in the very early renderings for Heartland of America.
by Louie
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: The Duo (222 S 15 ST) formerly Central Park Plaza
Replies: 295
Views: 75120

Re: Downtown Development Update from City Hall on 3/14/24

This is fun, quite a few potential lots for an announcement.
by Louie
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Trev Alberts leaving NU
Replies: 111
Views: 4473

Re: Trev Alberts leaving NU

Brad wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:51 pm Thought this was an interesting statement from man who built NU Volleyball:

Ted Carter almost doubled his pay and benefits from $1.2M to just shy of $2m. I think that played a far larger part in his departure.
by Louie
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263604

Re: Nebraska Medicine

Stargazer wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:40 am I think some have missed the sarcasm part.
You'd think the other two replies calling out the sarcasm in it would be enough lol
by Louie
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: OKC and other Oklahoma airports
Replies: 5
Views: 776

Re: OKC and other Oklahoma airports

CBJason wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:09 pm
nativeomahan wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:43 am OKC suffers for the same reasons that the Lincoln airport struggles. OKC is just too close operating in the shadow of the massive hub at DFW.
Probably for international flying maybe not domestically.
Curious how much its affected, same drive time distance as KC to us.
by Louie
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: OKC 2nd Tallest Skyscraper in the USA
Replies: 62
Views: 4909

Re: OKC 2nd Tallest Skyscraper in the USA

skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:45 am
Louie wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:07 am
I would be embarrassed if this was proposed here.
I mean, that is kinda what I was thinking as well. It would be like living in a Celebrity homes neighborhood and building a $5 Million home next door. Its just out of place.
That's pretty good lol
by Louie
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)
Replies: 884
Views: 311988

Re: Heartwood Preserve (144th Dodge/Pacific)

Anyone that drops $100 a head in a place that looks like that needs some serious help. So if the Food is excellent but the place looks like |expletive| from the outside, you are in need of help, but if the place looks phenomenal on the outside but the food is |expletive|, you are OK? That is what y...