Happy Valentine's Day on this wintery Tuesday morning.
Be alert to areas of dense fog. Forecasters say it could linger in areas through mid-morning. Adding to possible hazards on your morning commute - wet roads and below-freezing temps. Dispatchers are reporting a number of crashes just ahead of 8 a.m., including one that ended in critical injuries. Follow 911 twitter feeds for accident reports.
The mercury will climb during the day, reaching the mid-30s under cloudy skies.
We're officially in a freeze-thaw cycle that inevitably leads to potholes.
News of note:
• Follow the long journey of all those Valentine's Day flowers arriving from South America to offices and homes across the region today.
• Three bills before Nebraska lawmakers would soften truancy laws - a mistake, according to the education commissioner.
• Sports writer Lee Barfknecht looks at possible successors to NU men's basketball coach Doc Sadler.
• After more than 40 years in the jewelry business and the unexpected death of Grant Graham, Hostetter's is closing its doors in Omaha.
Among the day's happenings:
• Check out romantic dinner options (and hope you can still reserve a seat).
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