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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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These tips can help you stay safe during severe weather

March 24-28 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska. It's a good time to brush up on some safety tips and make sure you're prepared for bad weather.

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Falcons return to North Omaha Station, with a bit of a plot twist this year

Before Lewis returned to the nest this month, a younger male peregrine falcon was spotted wooing Clark, the resident female falcon at North Omaha Station.

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Brownell Talbot team takes first place in this year’s Marshmallow Challenge

OPPD’s Society of Engineers called on fifth-graders from area schools to use problem-solving skills, innovative thinking and teamwork in the tower-building contest.

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Heat the Streets draws record turnout

This year's Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth raised a record $226,000 for utility assistance, according to preliminary figures.

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‘A great way to go’: Event encourages girls to consider engineering

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day helps students learn about the benefits, opportunities provided by engineering careers.

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Uncommon objects can interfere with power lines

Balloons? A trampoline? Yep, these things can cause power outages and damage equipment. Use these tips to help prevent such items from going airborne.

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