Under mounting pressure from the owners of a Blackstone building where a foundation wall collapsed in June, Omaha city officials held a press conference Wednesday to say they are committed to finding a solution to ongoing issues on the block.
A large hole opened up under the former Brother's Lounge located at 3812 Farnam St. in Omaha on June 21.
Photos: Large hole opens on Farnam Street, forces evacuations
A large sinkhole opened up under the formers Brother's Lounge located at 3812 Farnam St in Omaha, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Stanley, a cat belonging to Steve Niday and Emma Cooney, rests in a pet carrier after they were all evacuated evacuated from the Colonial Hotel Apartments located at 3804 Farnam St. after a large sinkhole opened up under the formers Brother's Lounge located at 3812 Farnam St in Omaha, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
A large sinkhole opened up under the formers Brother's Lounge located at 3812 Farnam St in Omaha, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The fire department evacuated the adjacent Colonial Hotel Apartments located at 3804 Farnam St.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
A large sinkhole opened up under the formers Brother's Lounge located at 3812 Farnam St in Omaha, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Steve Niday, left, and his wife Emma Cooney, were evacuated from the Colonial Hotel Apartments located at 3804 Farnam St. after a large sinkhole opened up under the formers Brother's Lounge located at 3812 Farnam St in Omaha, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
A large sinkhole opened up under the formers Brother's Lounge located at 3812 Farnam St in Omaha, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Omaha firefighters assess the see after a large sinkhole opened up under the formers Brother's Lounge located at 3812 Farnam St in Omaha, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Omaha firefighters assess the see after a large sinkhole opened up under the formers Brother's Lounge located at 3812 Farnam St in Omaha, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
A large sinkhole opened up under the formers Brother's Lounge located at 3812 Farnam St in Omaha, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
A large sinkhole opened up under the formers Brother's Lounge located at 3812 Farnam St in Omaha, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
A large sinkhole opened up under the formers Brother's Lounge located at 3812 Farnam St in Omaha, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
