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High gas prices force Omaha boaters to adjust summer recreation plans
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (363+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - High gas prices are forcing drivers to make adjustments to how much they drive around the metro, with many trying to avoid unnecessary trips. Those same high gas prices are forcing some boaters to make adjustments to…...
City offering free event to dispose of tires
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (54+ words) WOWT City offering free event to dispose of tires Omaha Central baseball gets new home at renovated Boyd Park complex For Nebraska softball's Ava Kuszak, the Women's College World Series marks a full-circle moment Arkansas, Nebraska set to begin run…...
City of Omaha offers free tire recycling to combat illegal dumping
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (236+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Douglas County residents can drop off up to 16 tires for free on June 6 at a city facility in South Omaha. The event runs from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. at the city facility at 22nd and Washington. Illegally dumped tires have appeared…...
Ferrari unveils its first electric vehicle with the Luce, starting at $640, 000
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (88+ words) (CNN) - Ferrari is entering the electric market with its new car called the Luce. The Luce has four electric engines, all-wheel drive and an advanced drivetrain. Ferrari says the design has a more spacious interior than other models, while maintaining…...
Historic car club gears up for 50th Father's Day tradition in downtown Ord
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (53+ words) WOWT Historic car club gears up for 50th Father's Day tradition in Ord Alligator removed from Southport neighborhood after multiple sightings Cape Fear Foodie: Hot Dog Road Trip Part 6 Inclusion takes center stage at fifth annual Bryson's Buddies Games...
Driverless semitrucks are coming to Oklahoma
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (46+ words) WOWT Driverless semitrucks are coming to Oklahoma Affidavit: Marshall ISD employee insulted, swung student around by feet What's really driving up new car prices, according to new report Volunteers mark National Poppy Day in North Platte, collecting donations for veterans...
Hot Rod Granny" wins burnout competitions in classic Cadillac
1+ week, 4+ day ago (211+ words) ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Aging Untold) " Life is an adventure for Annie Koehler, 79, and one of those adventures led to the nickname "Annie the Hot Rod Granny." Her son, Jamie Hutchins, owns a racing engine shop in Bethalto, Missouri, where he…...
Congress to vote this week on year-round E15 gasoline sales
2+ week, 3+ day ago (393+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) - Members of Congress are expected to vote on a bill that would allow year-round sales of gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol Wednesday. Federal air-quality rules currently prevent E15 from being sold during…...
Surging gas prices squeeze Las Vegas flower shop during Mother's Day rush
2+ week, 6+ day ago (71+ words) WOWT Surging gas prices squeeze Las Vegas flower shop during Mother's Day rush Las Vegas art teacher receives new car after stage four breast cancer diagnosis Great American Foodie Fest returns to Las Vegas Las Vegas nonprofit founder honored as…...
The signs that an older loved one should stop driving and how to talk about it.
3+ week, 2+ day ago (44+ words) WOWT When should older drivers give up the keys? Red Oak woman dead, 1 other hurt after crash with semi Property owners in Omaha protest snow removal bills...