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WeatherTop story

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

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.

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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

Today in OmahaMon., Nov. 2

67CloudyHigh 68° · Low 54° · 100% chance of rain

  1. Today68°54°
  2. Tue57°45°90%
  3. Wed52°44°
  4. Thu52°40°
  5. Fri51°37°
  • Sunrise 6:56 a.m.
  • Sunset 5:18 p.m.

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SportsAlan Huss makes his Creighton debut tonight against Kansas City at CHI Health Center OmahaAlan Huss makes his debut as Creighton's head coach tonight, when Kansas City visits CHI Health Center Omaha 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.Today’s editionRead WeatherSunday stays mostly dry in Omaha, but wind, rain, and storms arrive MondayIf you're heading out today, KMTV expects Sunday to be dry through the day, with highs in the mid-60s. Daylight Saving Time ended Saturday night, so sunset now comes before 5:30 p.m. until late January.Sunday’s editionRead High School FootballWestside, Papio South, and Papillion-La Vista win football playoff openersIf you missed Friday night, home teams swept the Class A first round, and Papillion-La Vista South needed a last-second touchdown and two-point conversion to beat Millard West 18-17. Hurrdat Sports has photos of that game, and more from Papillion-La Vista's 21-0 win over Lincoln Northeast.Sunday’s editionRead BusinessOPPD's governance committee backs Troy Via as interim CEO after Javier Fernandez announces he'll step downIf you pay an OPPD bill, here's the latest on who's in charge. The board's governance committee has recommended chief operating officer Troy Via become interim leader, the York News-Times reports. OPPD confirmed Wednesday that President and CEO Javier Fernandez will step down at the end of the year after “a unique opportunity for his family.”Saturday’s editionRead ElectionsCouncil Bluffs CB-1 voters will cast ballots at Queen of Apostles Church after a water main breakIf you vote in Council Bluffs' CB-1 precinct, your Election Day polling place has changed. A water main break forced the move, and the Pottawattamie County Auditor's Office issued an urgent release Friday. KMTV says the new site is about a five-minute drive from the old one, and the Daily Nonpareil also reported the change.Saturday’s editionRead High School SportsMillard South, Papillion-La Vista and Omaha North win their Class A football playoff openersMillard South bounced back from its only loss of the season. The No. 2 seed Patriots scored on each of their first eight possessions in a 56-7 win over No. 15 seed Lincoln Standing Bear. Trae Taylor threw for 353 yards and four touchdowns and added 70 rushing yards and a score. Millard South (9-1) will host the winner of Papillion-La Vista South and Millard West in the quarterfinals.Saturday’s editionRead

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  • ParkingThe 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 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.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Omaha Reader

  • Elkhorn fireElkhorn Suburban Fire's 2nd District is reinstating its operating fire department when its contract with the City of Omaha ends Dec.

    Elkhorn Suburban Fire's 2nd District 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.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WOWT

  • RegentsEastern 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.

    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.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Grand Island Independent

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

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

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Daily Nonpareil

  • PlayoffsPapillion-La Vista beat Lincoln Northeast 21-0 in a football playoff game.

    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.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Nebraska News Service

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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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