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by choke
Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:57 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Replies: 328
Views: 67066

Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election

Some Q&A with Mode Shift Omaha and the mayoral candidates:

https://modeshiftomaha.org/2017/03/20/c ... #more-2992
by choke
Sun Apr 09, 2017 1:40 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Ross Dress for Less
Replies: 16
Views: 4128

Re: Ross Dress for Less

Ross Dress for Less is about to invade the market, I think the first one will be in the L Street Marketplace. Anyone know anything about this franchise? OMG I shop here all the time! It's really popular here in Vegas and in the LA area. There's even a YouTube hip hop song that was made to honor thi...
by choke
Fri Apr 07, 2017 10:59 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Replies: 328
Views: 67066

Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election

Mello is a young Suttle or Fahey. Spend, spend, spend, and give in to OFD. Spend only in those areas that vote Democrat. Tax only in areas that vote republican. The Jim Suttle mantra. Mello is bringing in these national figures. This worries me that these people NEVER come for free. He will be payi...
by choke
Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:19 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Replies: 328
Views: 67066

Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election

I predict it will come down to more of a party-line vote, much like the way most republicans ended-up voting for Trump even while they cringed. But Mello has a really good chance, since Dems still outnumber Repubs in Omaha, I believe. Her refusal to vote for Trump might even pull in a few Dems who ...
by choke
Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2016-2017 UNO Hockey
Replies: 71
Views: 4355

Re: 2016-2017 UNO Hockey

I know things are tight for UNO right now but how can UNO compete with the other schools in the NHCH if the other schools are going to offer hockey scholarships and UNO isn't?
by choke
Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:24 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Replies: 328
Views: 67066

Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election

So there are a good amount of voters in West O that either don't care for Stothert or want an NFL team. What does that mean in the General? They didn't vote for Mello but couldn't stomach voting for Stothert. 5000 votes up for grabs. Unless they write in "Taylor."
by choke
Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:40 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Brite Ideas Closing
Replies: 9
Views: 1141

Brite Ideas Closing

Heard Brite Ideas is closing. Can't compete with good ol' China.
by choke
Sun Apr 02, 2017 1:11 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Replies: 328
Views: 67066

Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election

Who is Taylor Royal's daddy, and why does he have so much coin to toss around? This article doesn't say who he is, but does say how much daddy has thrown into his sons mayoral campaign: "A quarter of a million dollars: $240,000 to be exact. If you’re Taylor Royal, that’s the good news—it’s the...
by choke
Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:47 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Tired Texan BBQ - Moving to Papillion
Replies: 73
Views: 8973

Re: Omaha Metro Area's Best BBQ

They must be going to be really good since they are not open yet but have a 5* review already on Facebook. Looks like the owner / guy starting this is Chip Holland The FB page says Opening May 2. Not so fast; they've got a 1-star review also. So, I anticipate them having to close their doors before...
by choke
Sat Apr 01, 2017 3:37 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Replies: 328
Views: 67066

Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election

If there is one thing about Stothert, it's that she can't be bought. She also has gotten backing from state and city notorieties, albeit they are known Republicans and it's their duty to back fellow Republicans running for office. In contrast, Mello has people from outside Nebraska coming in to cam...
by choke
Sat Apr 01, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mercantile (Conagra campus development)
Replies: 724
Views: 268766

Re: Conagra campus development plans

According to a very reliable source, a redevelopment plan for the Conagra campus, know to some as "Project Canyon", will be announced this coming week. It will include a large mix of retail and office space, hundreds of apartments, and a hotel (this one is going to be HUGE for Omaha and V...
by choke
Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Replies: 328
Views: 67066

Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election

If there is one thing about Stothert, it's that she can't be bought. She also has gotten backing from state and city notorieties, albeit they are known Republicans and it's their duty to back fellow Republicans running for office. In contrast, Mello has people from outside Nebraska coming in to camp...
by choke
Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 595363

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

It be a nice park for the apartments across the street.
by choke
Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:19 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486648

Re: Official: Capitol District

Downtown Omaha Marriott website is really coming along:

http://www.downtownomahamarriott.com/
by choke
Thu Mar 30, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is anybody here into Urban Exploration?
Replies: 9
Views: 2452

Re: Is anybody here into Urban Exploration?

For those not familiar, here is a definition straight from the web: "Urban exploration (often shortened as urbex, UE, bexing, urbexing and sometimes known as 'roof-and-tunnel hacking') is the exploration of man-made structures, usually abandoned ruins or not usually seen components of the man-...
by choke
Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is anybody here into Urban Exploration?
Replies: 9
Views: 2452

Re: Is anybody here into Urban Exploration?

For those not familiar, here is a definition straight from the web: "Urban exploration (often shortened as urbex, UE, bexing, urbexing and sometimes known as 'roof-and-tunnel hacking') is the exploration of man-made structures, usually abandoned ruins or not usually seen components of the man-...
by choke
Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:32 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Benson
Replies: 458
Views: 105705

Re: Benson

Does anyone know what is sharing the old Benson Appliance store with Lot2? No, but did you see the old signage under the old appliance marquee? It says something like, "Gerda's Heavenly Cakes." It looks like it is from the 40's or 50's. My mom grew up in Benson and doesn't even remember t...
by choke
Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missouri River Cruises?
Replies: 9
Views: 1824

Re: Missouri River Cruises?

I agree with Smucker, way too many hazards. Also, how far could you go? You would be trapped between two dams. If you saw the Missouri in South Dakota, you wouldn't believe it. The water is clear and wide. I couldn't believe it was the same river we have in Omaha when I saw it. I could see cruises ...
by choke
Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 595363

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

EricHaley wrote:I thought I read that the parking garage was being demolished too. Is this no longer the case?
You would of thought they'd tear it down to build a surface parking lot, right?
by choke
Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 436859

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

Impressive statistics regarding Kansas City's streetcar line, contributing to $1.8 billion in downtown development with 1.4 million riders annually. Exciting to see how this will translate to Omaha. See informative article below: http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/kansas-city-chamber-president-says-st...
by choke
Sat Mar 25, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Old 20's Showgirl Spot (73rd & Farnam)
Replies: 129
Views: 29372

Re: 20's Showgirl

Orrrrrrr it could just be women who are owning and profiting off their sexuality. If that's what is going to make them happy and they're not being taken advantage of by someone over them, let them do it. Oh, yeah, I'm sure Mrs. Johnson next door with a college degree, husband, and 2.5 kids is stick...
by choke
Sat Mar 25, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Old 20's Showgirl Spot (73rd & Farnam)
Replies: 129
Views: 29372

Re: 20's Showgirl

I do not claim to know any city laws regarding strip clubs, but it appears this is getting around the spirit of city laws. Is it because it is a private club or because it is a BYOB club... Or both? Something that bothers me about this is that a good ol' fashioned strip club, where they keep their ...
by choke
Sat Mar 25, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Former Zesto by Rosenblatt
Replies: 36
Views: 5000

Re: Former Zesto by Rosenblatt

It would be great if they reopened as Zesto's. The one downtown is a joke. Greg We live in Florence, which is sparsely populated, and our Zesto's is the busiest business on the block. I wonder if they had kept the South O location open, if it would be as busy on summer nights as the one in Florence...
by choke
Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:26 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 337865

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

nativeomahan wrote:I don't expect ANY Sears store to remain open through next year.

Except for the one at Crossroads. That one will never close. Never.
by choke
Thu Mar 23, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Florence Rehab
Replies: 35
Views: 5286

Re: Florence Rehab

Does anyone know of progress or details on this proposed conversion? 2016/04/05 OWH "The worn-out Morman Trail Motel is being renovated into apartments." location is 8419 N 30 ST Yeah it's done. The problem in Florence is that for there to be a thriving "downtown" like there is ...
by choke
Wed Mar 22, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 337865

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

That Sears at the Crossroads is like a cockroach. It could survive a nuclear bomb. Even if Sears folds, somehow that one will remain open with its 99-year lease. Its a HazMat dream. Probably asbestos aplenty. The Crossroads Village apartments are now for lease: https://www.zumper.com/apartment-buil...
by choke
Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 337865

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

That Sears at the Crossroads is like a cockroach. It could survive a nuclear bomb. Even if Sears folds, somehow that one will remain open with its 99-year lease.
by choke
Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 436859

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

The numbers for the Rail dont make any sense to anyone who can do math, so look realistically at what this is - corporate welfare for Mutual of Omaha, the company that designs the Rail (HDR), the company that builds the Rail (Kiewit), and the company that manages the Rail (some relative of a city o...
by choke
Mon Mar 20, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 436859

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

Spending this kind of money for a very small segment of downtown is just an ignorant idea that wold appeal to only those that live in the immediate area. Even if EVERY one of them rode it religiously, how many years of ridership would you need to recoup the yearly maintenance cost, let alone the as...
by choke
Mon Mar 20, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2016-17
Replies: 105
Views: 6214

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2016-17

As Brad posted...: image.jpeg In summation we can look forward next year to many beat downs of the Nebraska Basketball and Football teams. The entire program has been ran into the ditch. It's very, very sad. All of Nebraska's athletics are in shambles. Creighton basketball was a paper tiger. UNO fi...
by choke
Mon Mar 20, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Gordman's Business News
Replies: 73
Views: 11534

Re: Gordman's Business News

Per Russell Hubbard / World-Herald staff writer: Former CEO Jeff Gordman, Texas-based Stage Stores might bid for Gordmans stores Former Gordmans Chief Executive Jeff Gordman filed court papers Monday saying he might want to buy the company founded by his great-grandfather. His possible bid joins ano...
by choke
Sun Mar 19, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Florence Rehab
Replies: 35
Views: 5286

Re: Florence Rehab

Does anyone know of progress or details on this proposed conversion? 2016/04/05 OWH "The worn-out Morman Trail Motel is being renovated into apartments." location is 8419 N 30 ST It's been done already. They changed the sign from "Motel" to "Apartments." That's it. Ghe...
by choke
Sun Mar 19, 2017 8:24 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Atlas (NuStyle redevelops St. Joseph's)
Replies: 221
Views: 40594

Re: The Landing (NuStyle redevelops St. Joseph's)

PotatoeEatsFish wrote:
Coyote wrote:Latest renditions from their TIF proposal:
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Who tf is going to sail in that pond?
Drunk college kids. Or maybe that knife-wielding ex-Creighton student that was high on LSD.
by choke
Sat Mar 18, 2017 11:08 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: Omaha Public Schools
Replies: 84
Views: 10462

Re: Omaha Public Schools

What is going on with the OPS board? Remaining OPS superintendent finalists Gausman, Mumin withdraw from consideration All 3 finalists withdrew from consideration? I admittedly have not paid much attention but this looks really bad. Who is going to want the job now and/or is OPS going to have to se...
by choke
Sat Mar 18, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: North 90th st. Bakers, Gordmans, Shopko
Replies: 45
Views: 6674

Re: North 90th st. Bakers, Gordmans, Shopko

I heard Baker's was also looking at the old Shopko building. Greg The old RG building. That's straight from the store manager's mouth. Now, the Shopko building would be nice. A free-standing building instead of being in a strip mall. Also, is 90th going to get Murray's cheese like Saddle Creek? I j...
by choke
Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Zio's Pizza
Replies: 27
Views: 3449

Re: Zio's Pizza

As a self proclaimed pizza lover and maker I offer the following humble opinion. As a reasonable priced, casual, New York style pie, Zio's is very good. Good slightly sweet sauce with a good melt on the cheese. Slightly oily (as it is supposed to be). It's hard to compare to other types of pizza, l...
by choke
Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:54 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2016-2017 UNO Hockey
Replies: 71
Views: 4355

Re: 2016-2017 UNO Hockey

Probably Mike Gabinet Yeah based on UNO's hires since they have hit major budget issues, they will go with the cheaper, internal option. Gabinet will most likey be UNO"s next hire. He was brought in by Trev and Kemp last year, not by Blais. Greg Alberts said money wasn't going to be an issue. ...
by choke
Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:44 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: North 90th st. Bakers, Gordmans, Shopko
Replies: 45
Views: 6674

Re: North 90th st. Bakers, Gordmans, Shopko

I heard Baker's was also looking at the old Shopko building. Greg The old RG building. That's straight from the store manager's mouth. Now, the Shopko building would be nice. A free-standing building instead of being in a strip mall. Also, is 90th going to get Murray's cheese like Saddle Creek? I j...
by choke
Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:42 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Old 20's Showgirl Spot (73rd & Farnam)
Replies: 129
Views: 29372

Re: 20's Showgirl

I could be wrong (of course).. But completely nude or down to the G-string, I still don't see this as a hinderance to development in the area.. We'll see how this all shakes out. The place may end up never getting off the ground :) ... Ciao..LiO...Peace Yes ,we'll see how this all "shakes"...
by choke
Wed Mar 15, 2017 9:15 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2016-2017 UNO Hockey
Replies: 71
Views: 4355

Re: 2016-2017 UNO Hockey

Any Guesses on new coach? Mike Hastings?