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by Louie
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2023 NFL Playoffs
Replies: 76
Views: 2842

Re: 2023 NFL Playoffs

Shooting at the Chiefs Parade, 1 dead, at least 15 injured: https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/kansas ... index.html
by Louie
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:55 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Omaha City Council
Replies: 54
Views: 8778

Re: Omaha City Council

Omaha mayor excuses staff from meetings with Councilwoman Juanita Johnson, citing hostile behavior https://www.wowt.com/2024/02/13/omaha-mayor-excuses-staff-council-meetings-citing-escalation-councilwoman-juanita-johnson/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The last few Omaha City Council meetings have been odd, ...
by Louie
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL in Omaha
Replies: 79
Views: 2837

Re: NHL in Omaha

Smaller market, indeed. Lincoln/Omaha is a good 700K+ smaller than the smallest current NHL market. Is that Winnipeg? I would have thought we were much closer. How does that compare with OKC and the NBA? My bad, I was looking at US franchises only. Vegas is the smallest one, next largest is Columbu...
by Louie
Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)
Replies: 818
Views: 187627

Re: METRO (Formerly Metro Area Transit - MAT)

Does anyone have any insight into what is going on at Metro? In December 2022, they had 130 revenue hours not operated. In December 2023, they had 1268(!) revenue hours not operated. The data shows 83% of the non-operated hours was due to no driver. If you look at the data from the January board me...
by Louie
Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2023 NFL Playoffs
Replies: 76
Views: 2842

Re: 2023 NFL Playoffs

You never know what could happen. I remember some 10 years ago when everybody was droning on and on about Rodgers being the next GOAT, coming off their Super Bowl win, I think two MVP seasons if not consecutive then within three seasons... and how many Superbowls had he won since? 0. How many did h...
by Louie
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 382970

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

ESPN has Nebraska as a 10 seed as of today.
by Louie
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 845
Views: 166929

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

ESPN bracketology has Creighton as a 5 seed today.
by Louie
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Blackstone Business Improvement District
Replies: 607
Views: 142535

Re: Blackstone Business Improvement District

Noticed there is a new bar that opened in the last couple of months or so on the west end of the Blackstone Corner building - Lazy Leopard (no doubt named after the Lazy Leopard Lounge of years past).
by Louie
Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Women’s Basketball
Replies: 64
Views: 4772

Re: Nebraska Women’s Basketball

This is pretty funny:

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by Louie
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Dolomiti Pizzeria & Enoteca (Millwork Commons)
Replies: 14
Views: 2164

Re: Dolomiti Pizzeria & Enoteca (Millwork Commons)

What can the foot traffic really be like in Millwork Commons? Theres quite a bit during the week with employees at the Ashton and Mastercraft alone. Currently, with all the construction going on, there are all those workers, plus nearby existing companies like Drake Williams Steel. Not necessarily ...
by Louie
Fri Feb 09, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Omaha Master Plan
Replies: 521
Views: 75670

Re: Downtown Omaha Master Plan

Lol, this had to have been from the mid 90s with the arena in a harbor.
by Louie
Fri Feb 09, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Major Tech Company Coming?
Replies: 32
Views: 2784

Re: Major Tech Company Coming?

What are these people doing for jobs until they can find a place to use their talent? I'm serious--are they driving Doordash in Boulder/San Jose/Austin/Boston/Fairfax waiting for a job to open up? You spent ~six years in college to get knowledge--use it, even if it's Omaha! That's exactly what a lo...
by Louie
Fri Feb 09, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Major Tech Company Coming?
Replies: 32
Views: 2784

Re: Major Tech Company Coming?

I also hear from sources that currently there are 12,000 new building valuations in the docket but haven't been approved, so there's plenty of building excitement brewing. Can you clarify what you mean here? Are you talking about valuations of existing property? Why would that be reason of exciteme...
by Louie
Fri Feb 09, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: KC Downtown Baseball
Replies: 112
Views: 15075

Re: KC Downtown Baseball

April election for a tax extension for Chiefs and Royals I expect the Chiefs to become much more vocal on this after the Super Bowl. Everyone thinks this is being driven by the Royals but the Chiefs have been in the discussions with them since day one. Reading between the lines they want the Truman...
by Louie
Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:17 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh (111th & Blondo Street)
Replies: 7
Views: 655

Re: Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh (111th & Blondo Street)

That area hasn't seen anything new in awhile.
by Louie
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263619

Re: Nebraska Medicine

From the agenda for tomorrow's Board of Regents meeting: Approval to purchase the property at 4207, 4219, 4223, and 4227 Leavenworth. Those are all houses on the south side. No notes on whether they are going to tear them down or keep them as rentals. Approval to purchase the property at 4516, 4520...
by Louie
Thu Feb 08, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 389
Views: 18290

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

Definitely feels more like early March than early February.
by Louie
Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:47 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 389
Views: 18290

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

Getting another quick shot of rain this afternoon.
by Louie
Thu Feb 08, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263619

Re: Nebraska Medicine

From the agenda for tomorrow's Board of Regents meeting: Approval to purchase the property at 4207, 4219, 4223, and 4227 Leavenworth. Those are all houses on the south side. No notes on whether they are going to tear them down or keep them as rentals. Approval to purchase the property at 4516, 4520...
by Louie
Thu Feb 08, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Heartland of America Park
Replies: 367
Views: 256187

Re: Heartland of America Park

I wouldn't hold my breathe on the rail lines being re-routed. One thing to keep in mind is if C.B. is able to green light the streetcar extension the a new bridge would likely go somewhere in this area. One rendering showed a new bridge just south of 480. That would likely mean the existing pedestr...
by Louie
Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263619

Re: Nebraska Medicine

From the agenda for tomorrow's Board of Regents meeting: Approval to purchase the property at 4207, 4219, 4223, and 4227 Leavenworth. Those are all houses on the south side. No notes on whether they are going to tear them down or keep them as rentals. Approval to purchase the property at 4516, 4520...
by Louie
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Medicine
Replies: 1613
Views: 263619

Re: Nebraska Medicine

From the agenda for tomorrow's Board of Regents meeting: Approval to purchase the property at 4207, 4219, 4223, and 4227 Leavenworth. Those are all houses on the south side. No notes on whether they are going to tear them down or keep them as rentals. Approval to purchase the property at 4516, 4520...
by Louie
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 51834

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

Garrett wrote: Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:28 am
almighty_tuna wrote: Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:37 am For those like myself, unfamiliar with Primark, the internet describes them as, "Discount fashion chain offering clothes and accessories for all ages, plus homewares."
British H&M, basically. A nice get
*Irish
by Louie
Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2475
Views: 5455058

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

For anyone who hasn't been down recently, the core is definitely beginning to rise noticeably.
by Louie
Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 13th and William Revitalization
Replies: 173
Views: 56539

Re: 13th and William Revitalization

It would nice to see all that area around the train bridge, including the post office redeveloped. It would also be nice to see that bridge replaced with added clearance below to become a gateway to downtown. Something really cool looking. better yet, tunnel underneath 13th. Raising a lot of that w...
by Louie
Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Nicholas Apartments (12th & Nicholas)
Replies: 11
Views: 1388

Re: Nicholas Apartments (12th & Nicholas)

Even more active construction for Millwork Commons, this area is getting filled out quick!
by Louie
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:15 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 13th and William Revitalization
Replies: 173
Views: 56539

Re: 13th and William Revitalization

It would nice to see all that area around the train bridge, including the post office redeveloped. It would also be nice to see that bridge replaced with added clearance below to become a gateway to downtown. Something really cool looking. better yet, tunnel underneath 13th. Raising a lot of that w...
by Louie
Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: The Omaha Supernovas (Pro Volleyball)
Replies: 113
Views: 7409

Re: The Omaha Supernovas (Pro Volleyball)

Bad look
by Louie
Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:27 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Dolomiti Pizzeria & Enoteca (Millwork Commons)
Replies: 14
Views: 2164

Re: Dolomiti Pizzeria & Enoteca (Millwork Commons)

HughJ wrote: Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:47 am What can the foot traffic really be like in Millwork Commons?
Theres quite a bit during the week with employees at the Ashton and Mastercraft alone.
by Louie
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Huskers in the NFL
Replies: 66
Views: 5734

Re: Huskers in the NFL

He is a great dude. Ran into him at the bars in Lincoln multiple times and he never had a big head about him. Always super friendly with us regular folk lol.
by Louie
Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL in Omaha
Replies: 79
Views: 2837

Re: NHL in Omaha

Gary and Nick both agreed that if NHL came to Omaha the would want their own arena. Same reasons as the Omaha Mavericks and the Omaha Storm Chasers, they would want to control all the revenue streams. Here is the segment: (Starts about the 6 Min mark) https://p.ftur.io/koznam/22125 That alone actua...
by Louie
Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 389
Views: 18290

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

I swear the grass is already getting green in spots. Somehow mine held its green through the cold spat. Yeah, rethinking that, mine is probably 80-90% brown, but not like usual. The green spots are more likely to have not gone brown at all. Still very odd. Gonna be watching over the next couple wee...
by Louie
Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2024 Weather Thread
Replies: 389
Views: 18290

Re: 2024 Weather Thread

Busguy2010 wrote: Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:50 pm I swear the grass is already getting green in spots.
Somehow mine held its green through the cold spat.
by Louie
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3512
Views: 1556579

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

What about underground trains to get you from one concourse to another? Anybody ever ridden those? I have. In Seattle and Denver. What other big airport hubs have those? For sure, O'Hare and Atlanta. Probably Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, too. Cincinnati does. O’Hare does not. Then how do you get t...
by Louie
Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL in Omaha
Replies: 79
Views: 2837

Re: NHL in Omaha

KC seems like the more obvious choice, but there is only so much market share in one market spread across all of its professional teams. KC, which is a relatively small market, may be at their limit with the 3 teams they have. I'd be curious to hear how having multiple pro sports can cannibalize a ...
by Louie
Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3512
Views: 1556579

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Does anyone on here have an airline club membership or know someone who does? We have the Priority Pass/United Lounge one through our credit card. Tbh, its really hit or miss. If the airport is busy, there can be a line of people waiting for space to open in the lounge. Which of course, defeats the...
by Louie
Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Journal Star Printing Facility Sale
Replies: 11
Views: 3463

Re: Journal Star Printing Facility Sale

Linkin5 wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:56 pm
Louie wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2024 1:20 pm Have there been any renderings released on this?
Not that I have seen.
Bummer. I did find this, so we have an idea of the design elements to expect: https://www.druryhotels.com/coming-soon
by Louie
Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:07 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)
Replies: 482
Views: 178665

Re: Downtown Soccer Stadium (Abbott Drive)

Dusty wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:04 pm Is there a reason they left one end of the stadium open? Is this for future expansion of seats?
It's not necessarily open. The sky-view diagram and renderings from street view really don't match up at all, so it's safe to say nothing is really in stone yet.
by Louie
Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:00 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Millwork Commons
Replies: 253
Views: 48442

Re: Millwork Commons

This is great! I was mainly hoping for the extension to Cuming St. Much more inviting to pull people across the street! https://i.postimg.cc/9rcb0pzb/11th-Izard.jpg a million dollars? I can't believe it costs that much for that small stretch of road They have to remove the existing rail as well as ...
by Louie
Fri Feb 02, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Journal Star Printing Facility Sale
Replies: 11
Views: 3463

Re: Journal Star Printing Facility Sale

Have there been any renderings released on this?