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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 2

Storms and wind roll in Monday, and Creighton tips off tonight

Plus, Alan Huss makes his Creighton debut, and Omaha's garages cost $415 million.

The Morning Omaha team2 stories13 sources5 min read

WeatherTop story

Rain and strong wind hit Omaha this morning, and severe storms are possible tonight

Monday brings two rounds of rain with a possible lull between

  1. OvernightScattered showers develop across Omaha
  2. MorningScattered rain and storms are possible by sunrise
  3. MiddayA lull is possible, with highs near 70
  4. EveningA second round of storms could turn severe
  5. Nov. 3Scattered showers are forecast for Election Day

Sources: KETV, WOWT, KMTV 3 News Now Omaha

If you're heading out this morning, plan on a wet, windy commute. KETV says showers and storms arrive overnight into Monday morning, with gusts of 40-45 mph possible. WOWT calls Monday the warmest and wettest day of the week, with highs in the low 70s.

A midday lull could let highs reach 70, and KMTV says that, depending on how much dry time we get, the atmosphere may become energized enough for some evening storms. A few could turn strong to severe, with gusty winds the primary risk. Then comes Election Day: WOWT expects showers Tuesday, and KMTV says it will be breezy.

  • KETV impact weather days: Monday and Tuesday
  • Tuesday: scattered showers and breezy conditions
  • Late week: seasonal temperatures, frost concerns

Wind picks up as the rain moves through Monday

40-45 mph
gusts possible Monday morning
30-40 mph
winds expected Monday
Low 60s
temperatures at the start of Monday morning

Sources: KETV, WOWT, KMTV 3 News Now Omaha

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Sports

Alan Huss makes his Creighton debut tonight against Kansas City at CHI Health Center Omaha

Alan Huss makes his debut as Creighton's head coach tonight, when Kansas City visits at 7 p.m. Hurrdat Sports reports that Huss isn't calling his team ready. "We're very much still going to be a work in progress," he said.

The Jays went 2-0 in their public exhibitions, but they also blew big second-half leads in both. Wes Enis said the lesson is clear: "You can't let your foot off the brakes."

Creighton blew big second-half leads in both exhibitions

Source: Hurrdat Sports

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At Iowa State19 points
Vs. Minnesota18 points
  • Tip-off: 7 p.m. Monday at CHI Health Center Omaha
  • Opponent: Kansas City, in Huss's first game as head coach
  • Attendance: Bluejay men average more than 16,000 a game, most in the Big East

The court has something new, too. WOWT reports that 's new projection mapping system debuts tonight and turns the floor into a giant video screen. MECA officials say no other arena in the state has one.

Over $1 millioncost of the new projection mapping system on the CHI Health Center Omaha court

Creighton men's basketball and Omaha Supernovas volleyball will both use it for team introductions and in-game entertainment.

Source: WOWT

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News Notes

Parking

The City of Omaha has put $415 million toward parking garages, nearly as much as the $421 million committed to the streetcar project, the Omaha Reader reports. The garages, 3,386 spots when completed, are meant to free up land for tax-generating development near the new transit line. Omaha Reader

Elkhorn fire

is reinstating its operating fire department when its contract with the City of Omaha ends Dec. 31, 2027, WOWT reports. The plan calls for two district-owned stations and at least two staffed ambulances. WOWT

Regents

Eastern Douglas County voters will choose between Nebraska's former First Lady and a multistate company executive in a University of Nebraska Board of Regents special election. The Grand Island Independent

Glaucoma

Three Creighton researchers won a $2.9 million grant to develop a new glaucoma treatment that shows promise, the Daily Nonpareil reports. Daily Nonpareil

Playoffs

Papillion-La Vista beat Lincoln Northeast 21-0 in a football playoff game. Northeast entered at 8-1, and Papillion-La Vista at 7-2, Nebraska News Service reports. Nebraska News Service

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Omaha has committed nearly as much to garages as to the streetcar

Source: Omaha Reader

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Streetcar project$421 million
Parking garages$415 million

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Morning Omahato me · Mon., Nov. 26:00 a.m.

Storms and wind roll in Monday, and Creighton tips off tonight

Plus, Alan Huss makes his Creighton debut, and Omaha's garages cost $415 million.

The TLDR

  1. Rain, wind and possible severe storms hit Omaha today
  2. Creighton opens the Alan Huss era tonight at 7 p.m.
  3. Omaha has put $415 million toward parking garages
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