Hilton Omaha, Nebraska’s largest hotel, has announced the upcoming addition of a 15,000 sq. ft. outdoor, multi-purpose event space known as Cass Street Green. Opening will occur early this year. The outdoor space is in addition to Hilton Omaha’s 41,000 sq. ft. of indoor event space, which includes 16 meeting rooms. The hotel is located at 10th & Cass Street in North Downtown. “The addition of Cass Street Green marks a significant milestone in Hilton Omaha’s commitment to providing versatile meeting spaces, enhancing our ability to accommodate and cater to a wider range of events,” said Robert Sabin, general manager, Hilton Omaha. “We are thrilled that we’ll be able to offer our guests an outdoor venue that seamlessly combines innovation and exceptional service.” Cass Street Green is being constructed as an open-air venue with an eye for high-speed assembly, offering versatile tent building options that can span the event turf from 1,000 to 15,000 sq. ft. The advanced design, by...

The City of Omaha’s 72nd Street project between F Street and just south of Interstate 80 will continue in 2025. The improvements, once completed, will increase capacity and safety while decreasing congestion. The project will be constructed in multiple phases. Because of the high traffic volume in the corridor, delays are expected. The city recommends drivers look for alternative routes. Beginning on Monday, January 13th, southbound 72nd Street will be closed at I-80, creating a full closure of 72nd Street from I-80 to F Street. Construction is expected to take approximately six months. Local access to businesses between L Street and F Street will remain open. When the northbound bridge is complete in mid-2025, 72nd Street will have one lane open northbound and two lanes open southbound through the construction zone. Construction of the new southbound bridge is anticipated to last through the fall of 2025. Construction schedules and operations are subject to change based on weather...