Omaha Public Power District raises rates after brutal year of weather
Omaha Public Power District is raising rates in the new year, costing renters and owners about another $10. OPPD says most of ...
Could public power work as an alternative for R.I. by offering cheaper, more reliable energy?
Ratepayers are already paying more than ever for service that keeps getting worse, says state Representative Megan L. Cotter.
Freezing drizzle creates slick spots around Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Drivers around the Omaha-metro were impacted by freezing drizzle on Wednesday afternoon. The First Alert 6 Weather team had warned of the potential, with Senior Chief ...
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Downtown Omaha loses power for hours after a garbage truck gets stuck in a sinkhole
The Omaha Public Power District and Metropolitan Utilities District utilities shut off electricity and gas service to the surrounding area while the situation was investigated. The Omaha Fire ...
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2025 Omaha city elections: Who is running for mayor and city council
Omaha has a city election in 2025 for all seven City Council representatives and the mayor. Candidates officially start filing for office Jan. 6. They must submit valid petition signatures ...
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UNO Dodge campus classes resume after power outage
UNO staff determined the electrical failure was located inside the Omaha Public Power District transfer cabinet. OPPD disconnected electrical power to the campus at 10:30 a.m. to assess the ...