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Omaha Pulse: Slick Roads, Sports Upsets, Community Rallies and More Local News
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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, January 4th. We start with breaking news from the roads: Omaha Police are issuing strong warnings to reckless drivers after a serious crash on I-80 near 72nd Street yesterday morning. A preliminary investigation points to two vehicles speeding in icy conditions, and while no fatalities were reported, its a stark reminder to slow down out there, especially with these winter roads. Our thoughts go out to those involved.
Shifting to sports, our Omaha Mavericks mens basketball team hosted UMKC last night at Baxter Arena, but the Roos pulled ahead late for a 73-66 win. Paul Djobet had 22 points in their previous game, and players like Lance Waddles continue to shine with 16.6 points a game on average. Tough loss, but were 5-1 at home this season, so plenty to build on. Over in ice hockey, the Mavericks faced Cornell yesterday too, keeping our local sports pulse beating strong.
On the crime front from the past 24 hours, police made a key arrest near Saddle Creek Road linked to a string of vehicle break-ins downtown, boosting public safety around those busy shopping spots. Theyre urging us to lock up and report anything suspicious, handling it with care for our communitys peace of mind.
City Hall updates hit home: the council just approved zoning tweaks along Dodge Street to ease traffic flow for daily commuters, promising shorter waits at those peak-hour lights. Real estate is buzzing too, with about 250 homes sold last month, up 10 percent, and median prices hovering around 290 thousand dollars, making it a solid time if youre thinking of buying near Aksarben Village.
New business news: a fresh coffee shop opened on Farnam Street in the Old Market, bringing artisanal brews and local art, while a longtime diner near 13th and Leavenworth announced its closing after 40 years, bittersweet for us longtime fans.
Weather today: light snow flurries earlier mean slick spots on overpasses like at 84th and Center, so drive cautious for morning errands. Expect partly cloudy skies with highs near 28 degrees, winds calming by afternoonperfect for indoor events.
Looking ahead, catch the community chili cook-off at Lauritzen Gardens tomorrow, and high school hoops playoffs kick off Tuesday at Benson High. Quick nod to our schools: Creighton Prep girls basketball notched a big win Friday.
And for a feel-good lift, neighbors rallied to shovel out elderly folks on Hamilton Street after last nights snow, pure Omaha heart.
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Shifting to sports, our Omaha Mavericks mens basketball team hosted UMKC last night at Baxter Arena, but the Roos pulled ahead late for a 73-66 win. Paul Djobet had 22 points in their previous game, and players like Lance Waddles continue to shine with 16.6 points a game on average. Tough loss, but were 5-1 at home this season, so plenty to build on. Over in ice hockey, the Mavericks faced Cornell yesterday too, keeping our local sports pulse beating strong.
On the crime front from the past 24 hours, police made a key arrest near Saddle Creek Road linked to a string of vehicle break-ins downtown, boosting public safety around those busy shopping spots. Theyre urging us to lock up and report anything suspicious, handling it with care for our communitys peace of mind.
City Hall updates hit home: the council just approved zoning tweaks along Dodge Street to ease traffic flow for daily commuters, promising shorter waits at those peak-hour lights. Real estate is buzzing too, with about 250 homes sold last month, up 10 percent, and median prices hovering around 290 thousand dollars, making it a solid time if youre thinking of buying near Aksarben Village.
New business news: a fresh coffee shop opened on Farnam Street in the Old Market, bringing artisanal brews and local art, while a longtime diner near 13th and Leavenworth announced its closing after 40 years, bittersweet for us longtime fans.
Weather today: light snow flurries earlier mean slick spots on overpasses like at 84th and Center, so drive cautious for morning errands. Expect partly cloudy skies with highs near 28 degrees, winds calming by afternoonperfect for indoor events.
Looking ahead, catch the community chili cook-off at Lauritzen Gardens tomorrow, and high school hoops playoffs kick off Tuesday at Benson High. Quick nod to our schools: Creighton Prep girls basketball notched a big win Friday.
And for a feel-good lift, neighbors rallied to shovel out elderly folks on Hamilton Street after last nights snow, pure Omaha heart.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and dont forget to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Omaha Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI