Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska, and the seat of Douglas County. The city was built along the Missouri River, north of the mouth of the Platte River. Its history precedes its 1854 founding by land speculators from nearby Council Bluffs, Iowa. Even before it was legal to claim land in Indian country, Mormons had built a temporary town there in 1846, which they named Cutler’s Park, and William D. Brown operated the Lone Tree Ferry there, bringing settlers from Council Bluffs to Omaha. After the area was opened to settlement, its founding members received lots in Scriptown, which was the name of the first subdivision of Omaha, which was then part of Nebraska Territory. The area developed quickly, and were incorporated into the city of Omaha in 1877. Notable natives of Omaha have included Fred Astaire, Warren Buffet, Marlon Brando, General George Crook, Henry and Peter Fonda, Gale Sayers, Malcolm X, and Paula Zahn.
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Find out about the radio station’s contents and programming. There is also a tool to listen to the station over the Web and links to entertainment and sports news.
http://www.channel941.com/
The official site for the city of Omaha, Nebraska presents details about the municipal government, its governmental structure, departments, and services, as well as a directory of local businesses and organizations. Online services include certain registrations and renewals, payments, and other fees.
http://www.ci.omaha.ne.us/
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Promotes the region’s businesses and provides support to members of the organization. Access a directory of member businesses, read about the chamber’s upcoming events and educational programs.
http://www.omahachamber.org/
Learn about the city’s history through photographs and text. Includes listings of books on the area’s history, an overview of historic sights and heritage resources.
http://www.historicomaha.com/
Offers a variety of comics, anime, manga and related goods for sale. Find store hours, listings of new arrivals and comic recommendations from various genres.
http://www.kryptoncomicsomaha.com/
Learn about the airport’s arriving and departing flights. There are directions to the facility, information on airport parking and details on nearby hotels and amenities.
http://www.flyoma.com/
Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau
Featuring information for visitors, residents, and meeting or event planners, this site serves as a guide to Omaha, Nebraska. A business directory is included, including restaurants, lodging facilities, attractions, events, and municipal services.
http://www.visitomaha.com/
Showcases the library’s genealogical resources, dictionaries and events for the public. Search the catalog, donate to support the organization and find out about the organization’s programs for teens.
http://www.omahapubliclibrary.org/
Online edition of Omaha's daily major newspaper that covers everything local. Includes national and international news, business headlines, sports news, lifestyle section, entertainment highlights, yellow pages and classifieds.
http://www.omaha.com
Access a description of this cultural area which has bars, restaurants, hotels and other attractions. There are job listings, a map of the area and details on shops in the area.
http://www.oldmarket.com/
Displays information on this annual running event. There is a way to register for the race, a map of the course, running advice, and a tool to donate to the marathon organization.
http://www.omahamarathon.com/
