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Also, Marinda Street between South 44th and South 46th Streets is closed for nine weeks for street reconstruction by McCarthy Construction.

An official said the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation will cover "man, machine, environment" — any medical issues or human error, the plane itself and weather. A preliminary report could be available as early as next week.

The lane reductions are necessary for construction work on westbound I-80, officials said.

The national average Wednesday was $2.96 per gallon, up 2 cents from a week ago. Omaha's average was $2.86, an 8-cent hike.

Alex Wright took his time the first time he hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, covering the 2,650 miles in a leisurely six months.

Thursday and Friday are forecast to be sunny with highs in the lower 90s, the weather service said.

The derby will begin at 7 p.m. with three rounds of big swings. The fireworks will follow immediately after.

For years, surgeons repairing such hernias have chosen either an open or laparoscopic procedure, said Dr. Robert Fitzgibbons Jr., professor and chairman of the Creighton University School of Medicine’s surgery department.

Currently, most public high school students in the Omaha area walk through the doors of a compass direction. East or West in Bellevue. North, South and West in Millard. North, Northwest, South and Central in Omaha.

A variety of activities for families will be offered free on Saturday at the first Safe and Healthy Kids Expo, noon to 3 p.m., at The Railyard.