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6 things you need to know on Wednesday, Feb 26

6 things you need to know on Wednesday, Feb 26

Omaha, Neb. (Wowt) – The first alert 6 has the titles you need to know to start on Wednesday.

Two wounded after collapse in Omaha, near Florence

Two people are in the hospital after a It collapses on Tuesday night In the area of ​​Florence in Omaha

Omaha police officers were called to the accident near 30th Avenue and McKinley Street.

OPD told First Alert 6 that victims in the accident are in critical condition.

This is a developing story. Stay with First Alert 6 for updates.

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Omaha passengers satisfied after a tight call to Chicago Midway

A Southwest Airlines flight from Omaha to Chicago Had a close call with a private jet while trying to land on Tuesday morning.

According to CNN, The southern -vest pilot executed a “walking around” – an aborted landing maneuver, where a pilot quickly regains his altitude as the plane is about to land – while the private jet did “an incursion of the track.

The first Alert 6 spoke with the passengers from the South -West flight, who said they were surprised when they saw what happened after their landing.

“I had no idea what happened,” said Emily Novak from Omaha. “The pilot kept everyone so calm. There was no panic on the plane, which I noticed, as if it were very calm, I just made it look very routine and then I saw the video I was, what? Honestly, God had no idea that it really happened. “

Southwest Airlines launched a statement after Tuesday’s events:

The police that investigated the accident that killed one, injured in Omaha

Omaha police are investigating an accident that left an 47 -year -old man and a 35 -year -old woman.

The officers were called to the incident near the Keystone Drive and Blondo Street on Tuesday around 6:30.

OPD found that a Chevy Silverado was driving on Blondo street shortly after midnight, when the driver lost control, he left the road, on the route Keystone and in Little Papillion Creek.

The woman was upside down in the truck for about five hours after the accident. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but her wounds are now considered that she cannot endanger life.

Alcohol consumption and the lack of consumption of seat belts are investigated as factors in the accident.

Omaha City to host the City Hall on the OPD weapon range proposed on Wednesday

Omaha city houses a City Hall on Wednesday over a The training center proposed by firearms in Fort Calhoun.

Mayor Jean Stotother says he wants to move from the current Elkhorn installation for Omaha police officers.

Mayor Fort Calhoun, Mitch Robertson, says the site would be a land near a solar field to the east of Fort Atkinson.

The first Alert 6 is told that the plan is still in the preliminary stages and that it has not obtained the approval of the Local Council or the Planning Commission.

The public can receive his questions at work at Northern Lights at 310 N 14th St, in Fort Calhoun, at 18:00, Wednesday.

Mayor Omaha will launch the review of “TIF” in the press conference on Wednesday

Wednesday, Mayor Omaha, Jean Stotother, will organize a press conference to free the city Financing fiscal breedingor “TIF” review.

State auditor Mike Foley sent a letter to the legislative Last year about his concerns regarding the financing of TIF in Nebraska.

After Foley’s letter, Mike McDonnell – now a candidate of Mayor Omaha – has criticized using TIF funding for Streetcar project.

We are told that the larger Omaha camera will also present the analysis of TIF economic benefits.

The meeting will happen at 11 am on Wednesday. The first Alert 6 will be there for the latest.

The deadline approaching the file for the mayor of Omaha

Mike McDonnell is the final candidate who has to appear until Friday to appear on the receiving bulletin.

Tuesday, Jasmine Harris gave up the signatures necessary to officially appear on the ballot.

She joined Primary stothertThe treasurer of Douglas County, John Ewing and Dr. Tl Brewer in the submission to apply in the town hall race. Next Monday is the last day for which the challengers of the Municipal Council will submit.

The first alert 6 is to host a primary debate On March 11, which includes Stothert, McDonnell, Ewing and Harris. Brian Mastre’s first 6 Alert 6 will serve as a moderator.

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