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Omaha Faces Sinkhole Surge Amid Infrastructure Challenges

4/10/2026

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Omaha City Engineer Austin Rowser says there have been about 400 cave-ins since early 2026, signaling sinkhole risk.
He cites loess soil and aging infrastructure as drivers, noting most cave-ins are minor.
The Pacific Street sinkhole has drawn significant attention and highlights the infrastructure challenge.
Eaton will build a Bellevue manufacturing facility that will create 200 jobs.
The Omaha Supernovas fired their head coach as they pursue playoff contention.

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Omaha City Engineer Austin Rowser says there have been about 400 cave-ins since early 2026, signaling sinkhole risk.
He cites loess soil and aging infrastructure as drivers, noting most cave-ins are minor.
The Pacific Street sinkhole has drawn significant attention and highlights the infrastructure challenge.
Eaton will build a Bellevue manufacturing facility that will create 200 jobs.
The Omaha Supernovas fired their head coach as they pursue playoff contention.