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Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum embraces hope

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The Oklahoma Water Resource Board convened a standard meeting at 9 a.m. April 19, 1995. No one knew that in less than a minute lives would be lost and others […]

Rowing, rapids highlight visit to Oklahoma City’s Riversport Adventures

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Transitioning from calm waters to physically-challenging rapids, Oklahoma City’s Riversport Adventures park offers something for everyone, from Olympic hopeful to weekend warrior. The park offers people rapids challenges from a […]

St. Louis Zoo earns spot among best in the world

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Ranked among the world’s best, it’s easy to see why people enjoy visiting the St. Louis Zoo. From viewing some of North America’s popular animals to standing an arm’s length […]

Omaha Storm Chasers open season against Mother Nature and Colorado Springs

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Mother Nature threw a curveball, but The Omaha Storm Chasers had their own game plan to ensure their 50th season opened as planned. Facing a five-game series against defending divisional […]

Royalty returns to Omaha – A look at the opening day roster for the ’69 Royals

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Lee Green approached home plate. Taking his stance in the batter’s box, he readied for the first pitch of the 1969 American Association season. And with that pitch, the Omaha […]

‘Biggest Easter Egg Hunt’ highlights Spring Fling events in Tekamah, Nebraska

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Hundreds of children. Thousands of Easter eggs. Wind chills in the mid-teens couldn’t stop kids of all ages from lining up for rides, eating challenges and the “Biggest Easter Egg […]

Raised Royal – Stadium Tour Tells Kansas City Royals History

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In the fall of 1967, the Athletics said goodbye to Kansas City and hopped a bus for greener turf on the West Coast, calling Oakland their new home.  The A’s dominated […]

Who knew women’s right to vote would run through Charles City, Iowa?

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The United States as a country is nearly 250 years old, but the struggle for civil rights remains a fairly young one for women and ethnic minorities. Women continue to […]

Play Ball – Omaha Storm Chasers to host exhibition game against Kansas City Royals

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It’s the Bigs vs. the Minors. Stars vs. Up-and-comers. Major League Baseball vs. Minor League Baseball. The Kansas City Royals take on the hometown Omaha Storm Chasers in an exhibition […]

Omaha – Welcome to America’s ‘best-kept secret’

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Omaha has been called “America’s best-kept secret.” Few locals would argue that with you, but they will open their arms and welcome you to the Gateway to the West. Omaha […]

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