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The ownership of a long-vacant hotel in southwest Omaha and the city of Omaha are nearing a “demolition arrangement.”The City Council hired a contractor to demolish the building southwest of 108th and L streets, but the building’s ownership sought to block the move in court.A judge put the demolition on hold until a hearing last week, but the hearing was delayed until March 9. Previous coverage: Demolition of southwest Omaha hotel ‘eyesore’ on hold through at least mid-FebruaryCalifornia-based Newport Blue Impact alleged the city broke a deal not to demolish the hotel when it took over the property in 2025, which the city denied.On Tuesday, a local attorney for Newport Blue Impact said it is “pleased to announce that it is negotiating a building demolition arrangement with the City, but nothing is final yet.” “Newport hopes an arrangement can be reached in the next few weeks,” Gregory Scaglione continued.Omaha City Attorney Matt Khuse told KETV, “The city of Omaha is very pleased with this development. This site has been problematic for many years, and a settlement for its demolition is in the city’s best interest. Mayor (John) Ewing and Councilman (Don) Rowe have advocated for demolishing this hotel due to many concerns, and this settlement discussion is a move in the right direction. Once this agreement is finalized and the structure is taken down, the city hopes this land can be put to a productive use.”Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google Search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
The ownership of a long-vacant hotel in southwest Omaha and the city of Omaha are nearing a “demolition arrangement.”
The City Council hired a contractor to demolish the building southwest of 108th and L streets, but the building’s ownership sought to block the move in court.
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A judge put the demolition on hold until a hearing last week, but the hearing was delayed until March 9.
Previous coverage: Demolition of southwest Omaha hotel ‘eyesore’ on hold through at least mid-February
California-based Newport Blue Impact alleged the city broke a deal not to demolish the hotel when it took over the property in 2025, which the city denied.
On Tuesday, a local attorney for Newport Blue Impact said it is “pleased to announce that it is negotiating a building demolition arrangement with the City, but nothing is final yet.”
“Newport hopes an arrangement can be reached in the next few weeks,” Gregory Scaglione continued.
Omaha City Attorney Matt Khuse told KETV, “The city of Omaha is very pleased with this development. This site has been problematic for many years, and a settlement for its demolition is in the city’s best interest. Mayor (John) Ewing and Councilman (Don) Rowe have advocated for demolishing this hotel due to many concerns, and this settlement discussion is a move in the right direction. Once this agreement is finalized and the structure is taken down, the city hopes this land can be put to a productive use.”
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