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Omaha council conditions The Deuce liquor license, asks owner to limit hours in first year
Summary
After public testimony and questions about past problems at the location, Omaha City Council approved a conditioned liquor license for The Deuce on North 24th Street, requiring an initial Class I (on-premise only) restriction and a 1 a.m. closing during the first year; the amendment passed unanimously.
Willie Stennis, who identified himself as owner and operator of The Deuce LLC, told the Omaha City Council that he intends to open a four‑floor cultural entertainment venue at 2311 North 24th Street featuring live music, poetry and curated cocktails. Stennis said he plans general hours of 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and described plans for private security, a doorman and contracting off‑duty Omaha police to reduce neighborhood impacts.
Council members pressed Stennis on a history of calls at that location under prior ownership and on concrete steps he would take to…
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