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by swinquest
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Data Breach at First National?
Replies: 7
Views: 962

Re: Data Breach at First National?

A well known merchant probably had their credit card system hacked and thus shutting down cards as a precaution due to test charges.

~former Fraud agent at FNBO.....saw stuff like this daily
by swinquest
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533122

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Looks like Jonah Gilmore (KETV) is heading back to New Orleans: Today is my 33rd birthday and as I welcome this new year of life, I welcome the new adventure that awaits. After 9 long years, I’m returning home to New Orleans and joining the dynamic team at WDSU! yeah i've caught him a few times on ...
by swinquest
Thu Jan 25, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533122

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Looks like Jonah Gilmore (KETV) is heading back to New Orleans:

Today is my 33rd birthday and as I welcome this new year of life, I welcome the new adventure that awaits.

After 9 long years, I’m returning home to New Orleans and joining the dynamic team at WDSU!
by swinquest
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omaha Snow Removal
Replies: 10
Views: 695

Re: Omaha Snow Removal

My neighborhood is nothing but hills. Every time there is snowfall, it is a pain to get out, especially with my driveway in the middle of a hill. The city released two notices about work being done on the residential streets (putting down sand) and to this day, I have not seen one truck putting ANYT...
by swinquest
Sun Jan 14, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533122

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

bbinks wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 4:41 pm I think they all blew it. The Sunday into Monday doom and gloom didn't happen. Schools should have been in session Monday, and many businesses closed unnecessary.
While I watch the weather on TV to see what they say, I get my forecast from one source...NWS.
by swinquest
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Taco Bueno (NO Metro Locations)
Replies: 74
Views: 14941

Re: Taco Bueno (NO Metro Locations)

Now the best fast food Mexican is far and away Abelardo's, but it's clearly in a different category from the fast food giants. The only time I have been there was at 120th and Fort and it was |expletive|. It smelled inside, the service was slow, restaurant was filthy, and the food was terrible. But...
by swinquest
Wed Dec 13, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533122

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Abbie Petersen announced today on Facebook that tomorrow is her last day at KETV. States she will remain in Omaha but pursing something outside of TV. (Link does not work, but here is the post): BREAKING (personal) NEWS: Starting back in middle school, I realized I wanted to be a reporter when I gre...
by swinquest
Sun Sep 10, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Birthdays
Replies: 313
Views: 144195

Re: Birthdays

Coyote wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:35 am Happy Birthday 🎉🎈🎂 swinquest
Thank you!!
by swinquest
Sun Aug 20, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Mega Saver (90th & Fort) Former Pizza Hut
Replies: 27
Views: 3841

Re: Mega Saver (90th & Fort) Former Pizza Hut

Is there an ETA as to when this location is planning on opening?
by swinquest
Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:49 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Kearney
Replies: 15
Views: 3738

Re: Kearney

Kent Boughton leaving NTV: ---- All good things must come to an end might be a cliché but it fits. I will say goodbye to a job I have loved every day for nearly 24 years as I retire from NTV this Friday July 14th. In a career that spans 51 years I have always felt that I work for the viewers, keepin...
by swinquest
Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:47 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533122

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Not Omaha news, but Nebraska.....south-central Nebraska says good-bye to Chief "Forecaster" after a career spanning of 51 years. Kent Boughton took over for Bob Geiger at NTV while I was still living in Kearney (in 1999, very big shoes to fill despite dry sense of humor - he sparked my int...
by swinquest
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Bank
Replies: 63
Views: 18533

Re: Mutual of Omaha Bank

ita wrote: Wed Jan 18, 2023 2:44 pm Does anyone known if First Citizen's Bank kept any of the operations or office jobs that were in Omaha from MoO Bank/CIT Bank? It seems like they all disappeared.
I think they just have branches....no operations jobs.
by swinquest
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:36 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: BMO acquires Bank Of The West
Replies: 32
Views: 6225

Re: BMO acquires Bank Of The West

BMO is Bank of Montreal. Thanks. So they went from Commercial Federal, with the HQ in Omaha, to Bank of the West which was a cover for Bank of Paris, then changed their name to BNP, now so to Bank of Montreal? In a way yes. Commercial Federal was purchased by California bank Bank of the West, but c...
by swinquest
Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: BMO acquires Bank Of The West
Replies: 32
Views: 6225

Re: BMO acquires Bank Of The West

As an employee of the bank, BMO is looking to increase their US footprint (this would double their size). Future plans have not been finalized as the sale is not final.
by swinquest
Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2472
Views: 5437616

Re: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)

I don't know if this was discussed earlier, but watching the news and seeing the library already getting demolished is disgusting. I understand money talks and Mutual probably told the mayor you need to push this along, but it is frustrating how fast this moved. Library closing and then in the next ...
by swinquest
Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:48 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: CHI Cyber Attack
Replies: 8
Views: 1091

Re: CHI Cyber Attack

@Admins.....can this be moved from "Rumors" as this is not a rumor?
by swinquest
Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:48 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: CHI Cyber Attack
Replies: 8
Views: 1091

Re: CHI Cyber Attack

Yeah - this is frustrating. My daughter suffered a medical event out of town and have been trying to get an appointment scheduled with her specialist but cannot get anything scheduled because of this. And trying to get them to call me back is a joke. They promised to call me back twice (by end of da...
by swinquest
Sat Oct 08, 2022 12:51 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Mega Saver (90th & Fort) Former Pizza Hut
Replies: 27
Views: 3841

Re: Mega Saver (90th & Fort) Former Pizza Hut

Also - any word on what is going on with the Pizza Hut? I saw some workers going in and out of the building within the past week....windows are all boarded up. No surprise here, another Mega Saver. Parcel ID (PIN) - 0141840002 Project Description: MEGA SAVER 90TH AND FORT MEGA SAVER Total Building ...
by swinquest
Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:36 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: New Runza (90th & Fort)
Replies: 9
Views: 1349

Re: New Runza (90th & Fort)

A new Runza will be built to the east of the existing store on 90th & Fort. The car wash was demolished already. Although I use to use that car wash often ....it should have been torn down years ago. :banger: :banger: :banger: Me too. Went there yesterday for Temp Tuesday and you can't even tel...
by swinquest
Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:03 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533122

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Dave Zawilinski announced on his Facebook page that he is leaving Daybreak and will be helping launch a new 3 pm newscast.

Are all the local stations working on becoming 24 hour news stations like CNN/Fox News/MSNBC???
by swinquest
Tue Aug 30, 2022 6:28 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533122

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

She never had KETV as part of her facebook name none of the staff do. She decided to leave KETV from an email I just got from KETV Vonn jones I beg to differ about the KETV piece as most everyone I see has KETV after their name (screenshot included). And I think there is more to it than Vonn's resp...
by swinquest
Tue Aug 30, 2022 5:51 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533122

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

KETV just had a really odd promo during their 6 p.m. news tonight (Saturday) that mentioned Rob, Julie, and Bill Schammert, but not Alexandra Stone. I'm wondering if that may be part of the mystery opening. might not mean anything shemight of been off when it was filmed and she's on nights the open...
by swinquest
Fri Aug 26, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533122

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

ajwees41 wrote: Fri Aug 26, 2022 3:45 pm Ketv adding 4 P.M. news https://www.ketv.com/article/ketv-newsw ... 5/40968476
What is going to happen to the 5:00 broadcast? Guessing it is axed, otherwise it would be stated an hour and a half newscast.
by swinquest
Wed Jun 15, 2022 10:52 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: New Runza (90th & Fort)
Replies: 9
Views: 1349

Re: New Runza (90th & Fort)

The new Runza is small...but nice. Does anyone know what is going in the old spot? I assume Runza still owns as their road sign is close to their old sign.
by swinquest
Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:57 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Valentino's Pizza
Replies: 25
Views: 4254

Re: Valentino's Pizza

Yes I believe sometime in the second half of 2021 that location closed. I remember (from my youth) how when Valentino’s first opened in Omaha (late 1970s?) they were extremely popular. Just another example of changing public tastes. Their website shows that they are still open at this location. 102...
by swinquest
Mon Jan 03, 2022 10:14 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 520770

Re: Fast food (including BK) talk thread

Alright, now I'm seeking opinions on Taco John's. I have it every now and then, like maybe once every couple years, and it is always totally "meh". I always wonder why I even get it. Does anybody prefer Taco John's to Taco Bell or Abelardo's? I strictly go to Taco John's for the potato ol...
by swinquest
Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Younes Kearney
Replies: 2
Views: 391

Re: Younes Kearney

Kearney is awesome (being biased being born and raised there) and has grown a lot. Was just there for a couple of hours this past Saturday. When we stay overnight, we are usually at the Hampton Inn - right across the street from the complex. The Younes have got it going on over there!!
by swinquest
Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:24 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: BMO acquires Bank Of The West
Replies: 32
Views: 6225

Re: BMO acquires Bank Of The West

I am amazed at just how many BOW branch offices have closed in the past year. They used to be the Big Boy in Omaha. Now they seem to be shriveling up and disappearing. Did BOW/BNP ever put any money in to their branches over the years? Im not a customer and never went in to any branches. From the e...
by swinquest
Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:52 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533122

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Busguy2010 wrote: Sun Dec 12, 2021 12:00 am On a different subject. My remaining favorite meteorologist is Sean Everson. I think he has a clear path to become the next chief meteorologist at KETV if he cares to stick it out.
I agree with you there!!
by swinquest
Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:45 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Primo's, Former Petrow’s (60th and Center)
Replies: 120
Views: 16602

Re: Primo's, Former Petrow’s (60th and Center)

I've been there, and it was alright. Personally, I like Romeo's better, but there was not much for me to compare.

I got their taco salad, and I thought it was a pretty good size.
by swinquest
Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:11 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: FNBO Acquisition
Replies: 9
Views: 2426

Re: FNBO Acquisition

I think it is just a growth opportunity for FNBO. My contacts had indicated that FNBO was looking to get back in to acquiring some local banks to expand their footprint in the region. They have been looking at doing this for the past few years and COVID only delayed any growth.
by swinquest
Sat Aug 28, 2021 10:08 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Football 2021
Replies: 641
Views: 152676

Re: Nebraska Football 2021

I like Frost....I like his passion. But how much more patience is there going to be to keep him as the Head Coach?
by swinquest
Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 959
Views: 520770

Re: Burger King (177th & W Center Rd)

The one at 72nd and Blondo is pretty bad....two different times, I went to their drive thru at 8:00 and they were not open either time. One time, an employee came up behind me to switch the menu from dinner to breakfast and told me that due to an emergency they were closed. I asked when they were go...
by swinquest
Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Pepperjax Grill (Former Salsarita's on 72 & Howard)
Replies: 31
Views: 3973

Re: Pepperjax Grill (Former Salsarita's on 72 & Howard)

2nd major move that I am aware of. Are they trying to improve their image and remodel/relocate their stores to increase their business?
by swinquest
Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533122

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Looks like another promotion....Sarah Fili on the weekend desk.

by swinquest
Wed Jul 07, 2021 11:26 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Varsity Sports Cafe & Roman Coin Pizza
Replies: 15
Views: 1339

Re: Varsity Sports Cafe & Roman Coin Pizza

Post on Facebook said that this closing does not affect their other locations. Pretty vague.
by swinquest
Wed Jul 07, 2021 11:25 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Casey's
Replies: 127
Views: 17135

Re: Casey's General Store

Busguy2010 wrote: Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:55 pm Just notices today that the canopy over the pumps at 77th & Dodge are in transition. Still has Bucky's signage on the building and no Casey's signage that I could see yet, but the colors are changing. Don't know how long it's been like that.
Saw same with 72nd & I-80 this past weekend.
by swinquest
Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:44 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 533122

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Looks like Jennifer Griswold is about to leave the news industry as well and go to Minnesota: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jegriswold_television-journalism-writer-activity-6818233196593909760-XsE_ FORREST I'm pretty tired. I think I'll go home now. It feels a lot like that. I just made a choice on...
by swinquest
Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Internet choices for the greater Omaha area
Replies: 27
Views: 2078

Re: Internet choices for the greater Omaha area

I had CenturyLink but never got fast speed for the 10 years I was a customer. Right when COVID hit, I switched to Cox and have been happy. My wife and I, along with a kid in college and one in high school were on it heavily and we have not had any issues yet. I am paying double, but my service is mu...
by swinquest
Sun May 23, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Bucky's Business News
Replies: 106
Views: 15244

Re: Bucky's Business News

I have not driven by the one at 72nd and Maple, but i heard that the sign is down and turning in to something that is not Casey's.