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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, September 28. We wake up today under cool skies after an early fall cold front swept through last night, bringing some light rain to the metro. As we head into the morning, we can expect partly cloudy conditions, temperatures lingering in the mid-sixties, and a gentle breeze, perfect for outdoor plans or a stroll down Dodge Street. The forecast calls for a steady mix of sun and clouds, with highs near seventy and just a slight chance of another sprinkle this evening. If you’re heading to any neighborhood parks, the weather should cooperate most of the day.

In city news, there’s a ripple of excitement around new business activity this week downtown. The Old Market welcomes Harvest Table, a fresh farm-to-fork eatery opening on Howard, promising dishes built around Nebraska-grown produce and meats. Meanwhile, a longtime staple, Baker’s at Saddle Creek, is closing its doors after forty years, causing regulars to reminisce and nearby residents to reconsider their grocery stops. Over at Aksarben Village, the announcement of seventy new tech jobs at an expanding software firm gives a boost to our job market, with positions ranging from entry-level support to senior engineers. For residents looking for work, city unemployment remains low, hovering around three percent, but opportunities in hospitality and healthcare sectors are on the rise.

From City Hall, council members met Friday and approved funding for new sidewalks along North 72nd Street, aimed at improving walkability for students traveling to Benson High. City planners also discussed updates to the Midtown Crossing zoning codes, aiming to bring more housing options for young professionals and empty nesters.

The Omaha housing market remains active, with homes in the midtown and Dundee neighborhoods continuing to sell quickly. Median home prices are just above three hundred twenty thousand, up slightly from last month. Realtors report increased listings compared to last fall, which is welcome news for those still searching for their next home.

Culturally, our weekend is brimming with events. St. John Vianney is hosting its annual Tailgate Cookout right after Sunday Mass. Families can look forward to a bouncy house for the kids, a cake walk, and, of course, a chance to catch the Chiefs game together. Across town, Mary Our Queen is sharing the launch of their new digital alumni board, spotlighting sixty years of graduates, while also rolling out a fresh religious education season with both afternoon and evening options for families balancing busy schedules.

In sports, the Creighton and Omaha women’s tennis invite continues to draw top collegiate talent. The tournament saw the Gustavus Adolphus College team earning impressive wins in both singles and doubles matches on Saturday. High school football saw Millard South notch another big victory last night, keeping their playoff hopes strong.

Turning to public safety, Omaha police reported a quiet Saturday evening with no major incidents in the downtown and Midtown areas. There was a traffic stop resulting in an arrest near 120th and Maple for outstanding warrants, and officers remind us to lock our vehicles and check for valuables, as there was a small uptick in car break-ins reported this week in the Blackstone district.

Finally, for a dose of good news, volunteers at St. John Vianney just completed sprucing up their campus by laying fresh sod in front of the rectory, making the landscape more welcoming not just for Sunday parishioners but the whole neighborhood.

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