Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
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🏛️ Government
OPPD commissioned two new natural gas power plants—one near 120th and Military and one outside Gretna—to meet growing manufacturing and AI energy needs.
Today, the utility began construction on a third turbine at the Gretna plant and is converting its North Omaha coal plant to natural gas as it works to double its energy portfolio by decade's end.
On Sept. 3, Nebraska enacted LB 78 to raise the document stamp tax by seven cents per $1,000 of property—funding housing for survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking.
Lincoln Senator Eliot Bostar sponsored the law to help groups get more beds for those in need.
The Omaha Public Power District has brought Turtle Creek Station and Standing Bear Lake Station online to meet growing energy needs and support local industrial development — Papillion Mayor David Black said the new facilities offer rates 30% lower than the national average.
OPPD will add another turbine at Turtle Creek by 2027.
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Bellevue Farmers Market
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Washington Park — Free — Explore local produce and crafts at this vibrant farmers market.
Bellevue West Lil'T-Birds Cheer Clinic
10:30 p.m. — Ashford Hollow Park — Free entry — Learn cheers and cheers for the community with local young cheerleaders.
Forest Fun: One Day Camp
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Camp Wakonda, Fontenelle Forest — $55 for members, $65 for non-members — Enjoy a day filled with autumn games, archery, and crafts in the beautiful forest.
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