Omahans are still working to wrap their heads around all the damage caused by Friday’s tornadoes that ripped homes apart in mere seconds that took months to build, and destroyed trees that took decades to grow.
Acknowledging — and applauding — the public’s willingness to help, officials shared information during Saturday’s news conference about the best ways to assist those affected by Friday’s tornadoes.
During an extensive update Saturday afternoon, officials applauded the efforts of the public to help but also underscored the need for people to largely avoid heavily damaged areas.
Communities in West Omaha and west Iowa worked to push through the damage and heartache after severe weather raced through the area Friday, bringing heavy rain, large hail, strong winds, and several confirmed tornadoes.
Omaha airport officials made assurances Saturday that none of the tornado damage at Eppley Airfield will prevent it from welcoming those flocking to the city for the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder events in the days ahead.
One person remained hospitalized but stable late Friday with injuries sustained in a tornado that hours earlier devastated the town of Minden, which will remain closed to anyone but residents until further notice.
The community surrounding Bennington Lake is now picking up what’s left of their neighborhood after a tornado ripped through the metro and surrounding areas on Friday.
Isaacs was the Red Raiders leading scorer last season, averaging 15.8 points, 3.5 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game. He chooses Omaha over St. John’s and BYU.
One person remained hospitalized but stable late Friday with injuries sustained in a tornado that hours earlier devastated the town of Minden, which will remain closed to anyone but residents until further notice.
Many families rode out the tornadoes huddled together. But one couple in western Douglas County spent frightful moments seperated by a few hundred yards not knowing whether either of them would survive.
After a devastating round of severe weather and tornados swept through the area Friday afternoon, Omaha Police provided some important updates to those impacted.
The 6-foot-4 junior tested the draft waters last May before going back to Creighton, helping to lead the Bluejays to the Sweet 16. This time, he is not expected to return to Omaha.