Craving Killed Crave at Midtown Crossing has closed its doors. One of the original offerings on Farnam, owners cited failed negotiations as the cause of the closure. Many point to tiered leases as the reason for the move, while others speculate that Midtown Crossing simply appeals to a younger demographic. Co-Owner Jacquelle Lane […]
Environment
Omaha Natives Win Food Network Slot
Potash Twins Beat It Omaha natives and international stars Ez and Dee Potash have won a brand new show on Food Network. Beats and Bites will feature the musician foodie twins as they adventure one bite at a time, meeting with musicians, chefs, and lovers of life. Raised kosher and […]
Feed The Soil Delicious Pizza
Extra Herbe Herbe Sainte has extended its hours, doing away with their mid-day break. The establishment will now serve lunch until 3pm, at which point they will begin their happy hour until 6pm. Sunday brunch will now be served beginning at 10am. Smoothie Operator The Smoothie […]
From rubble to renewables: Greensburg is back and better than ever
You may not know the name Bob Dixon, but you likely recognize the name Greensburg. The city of Greensburg, Kansas was leveled by an F5 Tornado on May 4, 2007. F5 is the highest rating for tornadoes with wind speeds between 261-318 mph. Bob Dixon was the mayor of Greensburg […]
Every Day is Earth Day
Sustainability and resiliency are the new reduce, reuse, recycle. We’ve all heard these phrases before and for many of us, when we think about Earth Day, those words come to mind. But what does it mean for us here in Omaha? To answer that question, we looked at 10 different environmental challenges and […]
The Nebraska Legislature’s Environmental Focus:
The legislature has a lot they’re trying to accomplish in the next few months. Among the mix of other bills they are working on, Senator Carol Blood and Senator Tony Vargas both have pieces of legislation that are meant to encourage energy efficiency. Senator Blood’s bill LB 87 would, “Redefine […]
Check Climate Change with Capitalism
Internationally renowned climate scientist and area native Dr. James Hansen is on a mission. Thirty-five years after he and other scientists first reported that burning fossil fuels was creating a greenhouse effect that was warming the planet, the former head of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies and current professor at Columbia University is pressing […]
Bright Future
Thinking about installing solar panels on your home? There are some key questions you need to ask yourself first including: What is the current cost of your electric bill? How much electricity are you using on a daily basis? How much solar energy do you need to generate to offset that usage? The number and […]
Fire Destroys M’s Pub
Firefighters have worked in shifts throughout Saturday, battling not only the 3 alarm fire that engulfed M’s Pub, but also the single degree temperatures that have made working outside unsafe. It remains unclear what caused an explosion, which blew out the front window of the building on 11th and Howard around 2:45pm, but witnesses in the area reported the smell […]
Blowing in a New Direction, Renewables on the Rise, Republican Sells Power to OPPD
“It’s worth it to have a hobby I enjoy. I’m a Republican but I still believe in the environment,” said homeowner Ken Engle from his home in Midtown Omaha. Everything runs off solar in Engle’s house. He said he pumps power out but also gets it back. For Engle, having solar has already paid dividends. […]