Good morning. Today is Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.
Precipitation is moving into the metro just ahead of 7 a.m. It will turn to snow overnight, but in the meantime, grab an umbrella. A thunderstorm is possible this morning.
News of note:
• Lost calls in rural areas are drawing the scrutiny of the FCC and a group of U.S. senators.
• A mom and daughter separated 20 years ago in the chaos of the Liberian civil war reunite in Lincoln.
• A Pine Ridge population study this spring of mountain lions could lead to a hunting seasn this fall, provided Nebraska lawmakers act on a bill that would all permits to be issued.
• Chefs Paul Urban and Jessica Joyce didn't set out to open downtown Omaha's hippest lunchtime outpost for upscale street food. But they have.
Among the day's happenings:
• Tons of events are taking place around Omaha starting Friday for Omaha Beer Week. Check dining notes for details.
• Patti LuPone, 8 p.m., Holland Performing Arts Center, $19 to $49 at ticketomaha.com.
• Craig Finn, 9 p.m., Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., $12 at the door or at etix.com.
• "The Adventures of Nate the Great" opens at 7 p.m., Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St., $16, with discount vouchers available at Hy-Vee Supermarkets.
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