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Mean working on a skyscraper Footbridge Phobia Not (Very) Funny
The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is many things: a date spot, an icon for the city, a passageway between Omaha and Council Bluffs. However, for one woman, the bridge is more: it's an irrational source of fear. Will Vicky overcome her footbridge phobia?
MarbleSparks' website MarbleSpark Launches Project OpenBook
MarbleSpark is an Omaha book publisher specializing in custom-made children's books of amazing quality and originality. Together with local artists, they've launched a new charity, Project OpenBook. Ann interviewed founder Phil Haussler to learn more.
Edwin Wood Funeral in Omaha draws crowds Funeral Draws Protestors, Raises Questions
The funeral of Edwin Wood, an 18 year old Army scout killed in combat in Afghanistan, drew hundreds of mourners, many of whom had never met the teenager. It also drew protests from Westboro Baptist Church, reigniting the freedom of speech debate.
Airport Body Scanner cartoon Body Scanners at Eppley Give Suburban Mom a Cheap Thrill
In between work, errands, and chauffeur service, Moms in Omaha might not have that many opportunities for excitement in their day. One Mom found the new body scanners at Eppley Airport good for a cheap thrill—and a little awkward self reflection.
Potholes in Omaha Pothole Pandemonium
After a long winter inside, it's become just plain dangerous to leave the house. But it's not crime people are worried about—it's potholes. Ask anyone from Omaha, they'll have at least one crazy pothole story. Here's Vicky's.
Omaha's Keystone Trail after a blizzard Guerrilla Trail Crew: Tweets, Shovels, and Rides Again
Guerrilla Trail Crew. The word Guerrilla implies a grassroots, off-the-grid movement. How do you remain off-the-grid while connecting on the world's largest social networks? I spent a day volunteering to shovel the Keystone Trail in order to find out.
Coast Guard Chopper Freedom Park Exceeds Expectations
Boats to submarines, planes to helicopters, Freedom Park is hardly the average picnic spot. It's not just for military history buffs: all ages can enjoy the views of the Missouri River, the retired artillery, and the chance to explore like a kid again.