Kevin Cole
@kevincoleomaha.bsky.social
I have put 40 years into a journalism career at the Omaha World-Herald. Now covering breaking news (cops, courts and counties) but had a long run in sports. Living in flyover country with a West Coast state of mind.
The Wednesday afternoon “Dive Bar Club” visiting the last surviving tavern of the great Clairmont Heights neighborhood. The topic is every damn thing but there’s a lot of joy in discussion of last night’s election results.
November 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Wednesday afternoon “Dive Bar Club” visiting the last surviving tavern of the great Clairmont Heights neighborhood. The topic is every damn thing but there’s a lot of joy in discussion of last night’s election results.
Cancellation on center patio table at last remaining Clairmont Heights tavern. Midtown Omaha east of Benson.
June 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Cancellation on center patio table at last remaining Clairmont Heights tavern. Midtown Omaha east of Benson.
It may be raining downtown at the College World Series, but it’s only overcast on the patio of Clairmont Heights last remaining tavern. The Blue Dot is enigmatic in all things.
June 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It may be raining downtown at the College World Series, but it’s only overcast on the patio of Clairmont Heights last remaining tavern. The Blue Dot is enigmatic in all things.
The sole tavern, in Clairmont Heights boundaries, east of Benson usually has lively Friday nights. Tonight, too.
May 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The sole tavern, in Clairmont Heights boundaries, east of Benson usually has lively Friday nights. Tonight, too.
We are a bit confused on the only tavern patio- or tavern - in Clairmont Heights. No severe weather but some happy toasts.
April 29, 2025 at 12:41 AM
We are a bit confused on the only tavern patio- or tavern - in Clairmont Heights. No severe weather but some happy toasts.
In the men’s room today in the Claremont Heights neighborhood tavern. 12 years was not much time to move a monolith like the Catholic Church.
April 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
In the men’s room today in the Claremont Heights neighborhood tavern. 12 years was not much time to move a monolith like the Catholic Church.
It’s lilac time in Claremont Heights, just east of Benson. The view from this tavern patio in North Omaha is purple for Easter.
April 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It’s lilac time in Claremont Heights, just east of Benson. The view from this tavern patio in North Omaha is purple for Easter.
Last 2025 Holy Name fish fry is this Friday in O-town. No fry on Good Friday, so this is final chance for the best fish dinner around - and it’s all you can eat - until 2026. Serving the multitudes since 1982.
April 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Last 2025 Holy Name fish fry is this Friday in O-town. No fry on Good Friday, so this is final chance for the best fish dinner around - and it’s all you can eat - until 2026. Serving the multitudes since 1982.
Jazz jam in the lone tavern in Omaha’s Claremont Heights neighborhood. These cats are wailing. Yes, that is a Sousaphone.
March 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Jazz jam in the lone tavern in Omaha’s Claremont Heights neighborhood. These cats are wailing. Yes, that is a Sousaphone.
Irish on both sides of the family! Dad is wearing his bow tie that lit up when he pushed on it. Little kids loved it and he loved making them smile. St. Patrick’s Day 2006. I’d love to relive that day.
March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Irish on both sides of the family! Dad is wearing his bow tie that lit up when he pushed on it. Little kids loved it and he loved making them smile. St. Patrick’s Day 2006. I’d love to relive that day.
The only tavern in North Omaha’s Claremont Heights neighborhood managed to break a key part of the keno machine. The repair people didn’t believe that part can be broken. “We’re No. 1!”
March 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The only tavern in North Omaha’s Claremont Heights neighborhood managed to break a key part of the keno machine. The repair people didn’t believe that part can be broken. “We’re No. 1!”
Claremont Heights last remaining tavern patio tonight. What blizzard?
March 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Claremont Heights last remaining tavern patio tonight. What blizzard?
The patio of the only tavern in North Omaha’s Claremont Heights neighborhood is always a delight.
March 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The patio of the only tavern in North Omaha’s Claremont Heights neighborhood is always a delight.
Wednesday night jam at the lone tavern in Omaha’s Claremont Heights neighborhood. So good.
February 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Wednesday night jam at the lone tavern in Omaha’s Claremont Heights neighborhood. So good.
Omaha Holy Name's famous "Frydays of Lent" returns Feb. 28 through April 11.
Come to the Grandaddy of all
Omaha area fish frys!
All-You-Can-Eat, beer battered and deep fried Icelandic pollock, french fries, coleslaw and Rotella's bread. Adults $15, seniors $12 and children age 6 and under $7.
Come to the Grandaddy of all
Omaha area fish frys!
All-You-Can-Eat, beer battered and deep fried Icelandic pollock, french fries, coleslaw and Rotella's bread. Adults $15, seniors $12 and children age 6 and under $7.
February 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Omaha Holy Name's famous "Frydays of Lent" returns Feb. 28 through April 11.
Come to the Grandaddy of all
Omaha area fish frys!
All-You-Can-Eat, beer battered and deep fried Icelandic pollock, french fries, coleslaw and Rotella's bread. Adults $15, seniors $12 and children age 6 and under $7.
Come to the Grandaddy of all
Omaha area fish frys!
All-You-Can-Eat, beer battered and deep fried Icelandic pollock, french fries, coleslaw and Rotella's bread. Adults $15, seniors $12 and children age 6 and under $7.
The sun is fading on Omaha’s only Claremont Heights neighborhood tavern. Yet, the temperatures are so springlike and the day so pleasant that it will be difficult here to move from the patio.
February 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The sun is fading on Omaha’s only Claremont Heights neighborhood tavern. Yet, the temperatures are so springlike and the day so pleasant that it will be difficult here to move from the patio.
Be prepared to go to one westbound lane tonight through Tuesday near the only tavern in Omaha’s Claremont Heights neighborhood. The patio dwellers are enjoying the antics. “Horn blows” has never been so much invoked.
January 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Be prepared to go to one westbound lane tonight through Tuesday near the only tavern in Omaha’s Claremont Heights neighborhood. The patio dwellers are enjoying the antics. “Horn blows” has never been so much invoked.
Those folks advocating “Your body, your choice” are promoting safety in Claremont Heights neighborhood.
December 30, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Those folks advocating “Your body, your choice” are promoting safety in Claremont Heights neighborhood.
Claremont Heights” only tavern patio is 40 degrees and calm with Kris Kristofferson on the juke. Sunday Morning Coming Down.
December 27, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Claremont Heights” only tavern patio is 40 degrees and calm with Kris Kristofferson on the juke. Sunday Morning Coming Down.
Our newsroom is so quiet on most Christmas Days that it is practically holy. American journalists and journalists all over the world, however, are at work. The motto at the Omaha World-Herald is “Free press, free people.”
December 25, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Our newsroom is so quiet on most Christmas Days that it is practically holy. American journalists and journalists all over the world, however, are at work. The motto at the Omaha World-Herald is “Free press, free people.”
Live from the lone Claremont Heights tavern’s beer garden, we are enjoying 30 degrees with no wind. Small mercies are the best.
December 19, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Live from the lone Claremont Heights tavern’s beer garden, we are enjoying 30 degrees with no wind. Small mercies are the best.
After a lapse of several years, I am again subscribing to a magazine that fits my personality. Sure wish I hadn’t let mom throw out my collection from the 1960s.
December 12, 2024 at 5:32 PM
After a lapse of several years, I am again subscribing to a magazine that fits my personality. Sure wish I hadn’t let mom throw out my collection from the 1960s.
1,450-plus lights on my friend’s tree this year.
December 12, 2024 at 1:36 PM
1,450-plus lights on my friend’s tree this year.
Christmas spirit exhibited all year round at the Claremont Heights neighborhood tavern. Courtesy of a non-profit agency.
December 11, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Christmas spirit exhibited all year round at the Claremont Heights neighborhood tavern. Courtesy of a non-profit agency.