Omaha to rename street after war veteran who founded legendary bakery

Near 16th and Cass streets, it begins the story of a 70-year-old north Omaha bakery, now well known as Pettit’s Pastry.

February 14, 2024Updated: February 14, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

State

Sidney school board recognizes March students of the month

2 hrs 8 mins ago

Preliminary Trial Wednesday for former county assessor

2 hrs 26 mins ago

Sidney Public Schools moves last day of classes to May 15

3 hrs 44 mins ago

Kimball Library now offering Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program

6 hrs 29 mins ago

Terence Crawford fined $75 for careless driving after stop where police ordered him out at gunpoint

16 hrs 49 mins ago

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

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Sports

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

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Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

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March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC