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by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:02 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2527
Views: 6704133

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

I will be seeing my Mutual of Omaha “inside source” tonight however.. I’ll see if I can gain any intel on this… Ciao..LiO…Peace Can you also ask about some of the other things the Crypric Rumor Dept has mentioned? 10th and Harney, Medical Solutions, plans for 1416 Dodge, etc. Unfortunately, no upda...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2527
Views: 6704133

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

skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:18 pm
Mjs5050ss wrote: Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:04 pm
Has there been any new info on the possibility of Webcams?
I have searched for that numerous times, to no avail yet.
Unfortunately nothing yet..

I will be seeing my Mutual of Omaha “inside source” tonight however..

I’ll see if I can gain any intel on this…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 321816

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

nativeomahan wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:09 pm Most of my “brown grass” re-emerged today.
And also today, LOL…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 600369

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

According to Sarah Fili’s Facebook page, Anthony Copeland is moving to Cleveland. Yep-his last on air day in Omaha will be tomorrow (11/28) before he moves on to the ABC Affiliate in Cleveland, OH… Ciao..LiO…Peace A larger market. Good for him. Meh, I guess. It would seem that’s what he’s looking f...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 864
Views: 180541

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

Yeah it’s mind boggling how with all the practices and experience they have that nothing can be done about it. This team doesn’t have the Khyri Thomas or Damien Jefferson tough players and it shows. And along with R2, the athleticism and playmaking ability they brought to the Jays on the court; esp...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Trader Joe’s coming to North Downtown-
Replies: 49
Views: 12550

Re: Trader Joe’s coming to North Downtown-

I went to North Downtown and I can’t believe anyone wants to live there. Just empty lots, soulless 5 over 1s and nothing. Add to that the shanty towns built and it’s Omaha’s version of LA. What part of it were you in? I work in Millwork Commons and those are not soulless buildings by any stretch. I...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 600369

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

According to Sarah Fili’s Facebook page, Anthony Copeland is moving to Cleveland. Yep-his last on air day in Omaha will be tomorrow (11/28) before he moves on to the ABC Affiliate in Cleveland, OH… Ciao..LiO…Peace A larger market. Good for him. Meh, I guess. It would seem that’s what he’s looking f...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:23 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 864
Views: 180541

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

It’s becoming increasingly evident to me this Jays team lacks athleticism.. If they’re not hitting their 3’s, especially against a talented athletic team, they struggle.. Losing R2 has really hurt.. Mac really needs to focus on targeting players with real athletic talent- the Jays need more than the...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2527
Views: 6704133

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

Man, it’s “Hard” for me not to laugh at these comments..

:thumb:

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Dec 18, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-
Replies: 17
Views: 3044

Re: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-

Speaking of killing it- Another GDP tidbit- Douglas County (which of course, contains Omaha) was #1 in the nation for GDP growth for large US counties with a population 500,000 or larger over the last year at 9.2%!.. That is incredibly impressive.. Yet another sign of excellent business and growth ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-
Replies: 17
Views: 3044

Re: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-

Speaking of killing it- Another GDP tidbit- Douglas County (which of course, contains Omaha) was #1 in the nation for GDP growth for large US counties with a population 500,000 or larger over the last year at 9.2%!.. That is incredibly impressive.. Yet another sign of excellent business and growth h...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Dec 17, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 864
Views: 180541

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

I chose a great game to attend. First Jays game since the Pandemic. Crowd and energy was fantastic. Loved coach Mac getting the crowd pumped in the first half after Kalk went down..Thankful he came back to play the entire 2nd half because HE was the difference last night.. The new lighting at the ar...
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 966
Views: 638019

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

We went to the one at 114 & Dodge a lot. Of course, the kids were much younger, but they requested it and liked it too. Our youngest daughter at the time could not remember the name of the place, but she picked up on a way to always identify it. They had a US flag outside on a pole that had the...
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2527
Views: 6704133

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

Got a twofer update from the UP building: https://youtube.com/shorts/nifejKCR44g?si=Zcvz6mfXSLWS9Id8 https://youtube.com/shorts/hSJlQ_boB78?si=sl4BBvWvnLe-lDSG On a side note, lost my job today for being autistic and my dad is in the hospital. You know what they say… I’m sorry to hear of this.. I w...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 966
Views: 638019

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

It looks like the only place around here that has them is Dallas, so there's your assignment, Cowboy. Well, I’ll be in Dallas for a week starting next Thursday celebrating Christmas with family/friends..So I may need to figure out working in a Boston Market meal.. Thanks for the tip!… Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 966
Views: 638019

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Love the discussion guys.. Good input and information :thumb: .. For the record, I enjoyed Boston Market as well..and frequently visited their location north of 114th and Dodge. Good food and concept..and on balance, healthier than the standard burger joint.. These days, we live in a chicken sandwic...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 966
Views: 638019

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Some good feedback guys.. Yeah, “ReviewBrah” the Report of the Week dude. I’ve subscribed to his channel on YouTube for years. I guess the “Double-Decker” taco from Taco Bell is back-for a limited time only though, lol… Ciao..LiO…Peace Yep, I did see part of that review, but that's a good example o...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1308
Views: 480094

Re: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)

Well, the Mousetrap area (businesses surrounding the Mall which I call the orbit/Oakview Mousetrap) seems to be doing better..

At least they’ve recently re-paved the roads..Huge plus…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 966
Views: 638019

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

Some good feedback guys..

Yeah, “ReviewBrah” the Report of the Week dude. I’ve subscribed to his channel on YouTube for years. I guess the “Double-Decker” taco from Taco Bell is back-for a limited time only though, lol…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 321816

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

I took a peak at the extended forecast at least through December 28th, and it looks like most days the next 2 weeks will be highs in the upper 40’s to low 50’s..and pretty dry. Doesn’t look very good at all for a “White Christmas” in the Omaha area.. I’m really enjoying this weather pattern though, ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Fast Food Talk Thread
Replies: 966
Views: 638019

Re: Fast Food Talk Thread

I’ve noticed we haven’t had much chatter in our Fast-Food thread..possibly because we all know fast food is an unhealthy option for meals multiple days a week, and we’re all eating healthier..but perhaps that’s not the case, lol.. Anywho, one thing this forum taught us a few years back, is many of o...
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 600369

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 gr...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-
Replies: 17
Views: 3044

Re: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-

Thank you all very much..

This latest GDP data (for 2022) is a very telling indicator of metro Omaha’s economic and growth health..

Omaha is definitely a metropolitan area coming into its own now. Our best days are ahead of us.. And it’s exciting to see…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-
Replies: 17
Views: 3044

Omaha cracks the top 50 in GDP-

Impressive GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth for the Omaha metro. Omaha just passed Buffalo NY as the 50th largest GDP metro in the US.. A huge indicator of a heathly business and growth metro..Pretty cool info to share for my 13,000th post :) .. Here is the top 100- Rank 00998 United States (Metr...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Boiler Room (1110 Jones Street)
Replies: 41
Views: 8842

Re: The Boiler Room (1110 Jones Street)

Wait. What? Spaghetti Works isn’t good Italian?? :;): ..

PS- Regardless of cost, Boiler Room is awesome. You get what you pay for and it delivers…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Conspiracy Theories
Replies: 10
Views: 1467

Re: Conspiracy Theories

The thing with social media, is you need to consume it with a filter.. I honestly don’t take it seriously. It’s fun sometimes, informative sometimes and silly MOST times.. It’s a pity though, what FB has devolved into these days. It was much more “fun” when you posted on someone’s “wall” 15 years ag...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 600369

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Well, like most things, unless we walk in their shoes, we’ll never actually know the real reasoning..Unless it is revealed.. Omaha isn’t much different than most markets in the 40-80 ranking range as it relates to salary and actual news/weather. Water mains break In Houston too, and I suspect the me...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 600369

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

DaLaun Dillard leaving KETV https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=189838072968244&id=100058261560994 It’s my last day with KETV NewsWatch 7— and Omaha thank you for everything! This city and news market is such a slept on gem!! I’m SO grateful that God led me here and allowed me to expe...
by Omaha Cowboy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)
Replies: 2527
Views: 6704133

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

EricHaley wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:14 am Videos:

Mutual of Omaha Tower Construction Update: 12/08/23 Part 1


Mutual of Omaha Tower Construction Update: 12/08/23 Part 2
Excellent!..

Thanks for the great photo and video updates. Great progress :thumb:

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Casual Pint - Countryside Village
Replies: 69
Views: 9019

Re: Casual Pint - Countryside Village

Brad wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:50 pm Next week is the Casual Pint's 7th Anniversary. Should have lots of good beers!
Can’t wait to see the tap list…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Malara's Italian Restaurant
Replies: 4
Views: 1002

Re: Malara's Italian Restaurant

We loved Malara's - my wife thought the inside was a bit depressing which I can understand considering it was a house that was converted into a restaurant and really never updated. At the same time I thought it kinda had an "old market" feel because of that. She did like the food - I thou...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:22 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 864
Views: 180541

Re: Creighton Basketball 2023-2024

almighty_tuna wrote: Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:37 pm Creighton's lone loss to Colorado State looks less sh1tty with CSU now at 13th.
True statement there

:thumb:

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Holland Performing Arts Center - Construction & Development
Replies: 175
Views: 29026

Re: Holland Performing Arts Center - Construction & Development

Brad wrote: Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:35 pm Tower Crane Night Photo. When did Kiewit start painting them Black and Yellow? The Library one is the same way.

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Really nice photo Brad!…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute
Replies: 73
Views: 13551

Re: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute

Good, then this discussion is over.. we can move on..

Thanks…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute
Replies: 73
Views: 13551

Re: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute

Just because they don't think it makes sense doesn't necessarily mean they're right. Mrsticka, give us your specific proof and analysis as to why you think a project, such as this, is worth spending taxpayers $$ on. Just stating “because I think they should” is not good enough. What’s your proof, b...
by Omaha Cowboy
Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute
Replies: 73
Views: 13551

Re: Idea For 132nd and Giles Reroute

Maybe someday when the I-80 bridge is in need of replacement, they'll design it to where they can straighten 132nd more. But that is probably many decades away. 132nd in this area is only considered a collector; not even a minor arterial. It's doubtful you'll ever see any major changes between Gile...
by Omaha Cowboy
Tue Nov 28, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 321816

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

For reference, these are depicted snow totals based on the 12z NAM (which is depicting more cold air so consequently shows more snow than other models and a track a bit further north) for Thursday night/Friday. The main point of sharing this image is to show how close the precip is starting to get ...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:16 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 600369

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

According to Sarah Fili’s Facebook page, Anthony Copeland is moving to Cleveland. Yep-his last on air day in Omaha will be tomorrow (11/28) before he moves on to the ABC Affiliate in Cleveland, OH… Ciao..LiO…Peace A larger market. Good for him. Meh, I guess. It would seem that’s what he’s looking f...
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 321816

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

When should I stock up on milk and bread? :;): Lol - You probably should immediately :P Don’t forget bottled water, thermal blankets and big bags of frozen Jeno’s Pizza Rolls :;): … Ciao..LiO…Peace And the alcohol of course - can’t forget that 😉 Lol. Definitely a given :;): … Ciao..LiO…Peace
by Omaha Cowboy
Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Weather Thread
Replies: 1364
Views: 321816

Re: 2023 Weather Thread

stormchaser wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 3:31 pm
nebugeater wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:37 am When should I stock up on milk and bread? :;):
Lol - You probably should immediately :P
Don’t forget bottled water, thermal blankets and big bags of frozen Jeno’s Pizza Rolls :;):

Ciao..LiO…Peace