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Streetcar Progress, Office Boost, Local Biz Buzz, Sports Updates, and Community News - Omaha Local Pulse
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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, January 18. We kick off with breaking news from city hall, where streetcar construction hits major milestones this month. Crews just finished rebuilding the Harney Street bridge over I-480, and the Farnam Street bridge demolition could start any day now, weather permitting, with a final call coming soon. Expect some road closures around downtown, but these upgrades will transform how we get around daily.
On the development front, were seeing steady real estate action. NAI NP Dodge reports our office vacancy dipped to about 7 percent last quarter, with rents around 26 dollars a square foot, and retail vacancies fell to 4 percent. Condo conversions added roughly 56 units in 2025, mostly in existing buildings. Demolition wrapped at 2211 Douglas Street, the old 402 Hotel, clearing space for 73 mixed-income senior apartments by Hoppe Development, with half affordable—first residents possibly in fall 2027. Out in Bennington, McGregor Interests finished a 30,000 square foot industrial bay northwest of 156th and Highway 36, perfect for small businesses.
New business buzz includes Paradise Bakery and Cafe coming soon to 111 North 175th Street, Hawaiian Bros at 1130 North 203rd Street by summer, and Taqueria El Rey at 11325 West Dodge Road. Sadly, Sand Point at 655 North 114th closes today, and 13th Street Coffee at 519 South 13th is permanently shut.
Sports-wise, our Omaha Lancers fell 3-0 to Tri-City Storm in USHL action yesterday, while Mavericks mens tennis dropped both matches 7-0 to Nebraska in Lincoln. Creighton named their new 50,000 square foot athletic facility The Bill, honoring philanthropist Bill Scott at 20th and Burt—opening in 2027.
Crime report from the past day stays quiet, with no major incidents or alerts from Omaha police.
Weather today brings chilly temps in the low 20s with light snow flurries, so bundle up for outdoor plans, but clearer skies ahead by afternoon.
Looking ahead, catch The RESET sound bath at Steelhouse Omaha tomorrow at 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. Skutt Catholic at 3131 South 156th Street breaks ground soon on their Skyhawk Performance Center indoor field. Jordan Larson, our volleyball legend, announced retirement after this LOVB season.
In feel-good news, Ernie Goss from Omaha Community Foundation stepped up on Giving Tuesday, helping Mosaic hit a key grant just 15 grand shy.
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On the development front, were seeing steady real estate action. NAI NP Dodge reports our office vacancy dipped to about 7 percent last quarter, with rents around 26 dollars a square foot, and retail vacancies fell to 4 percent. Condo conversions added roughly 56 units in 2025, mostly in existing buildings. Demolition wrapped at 2211 Douglas Street, the old 402 Hotel, clearing space for 73 mixed-income senior apartments by Hoppe Development, with half affordable—first residents possibly in fall 2027. Out in Bennington, McGregor Interests finished a 30,000 square foot industrial bay northwest of 156th and Highway 36, perfect for small businesses.
New business buzz includes Paradise Bakery and Cafe coming soon to 111 North 175th Street, Hawaiian Bros at 1130 North 203rd Street by summer, and Taqueria El Rey at 11325 West Dodge Road. Sadly, Sand Point at 655 North 114th closes today, and 13th Street Coffee at 519 South 13th is permanently shut.
Sports-wise, our Omaha Lancers fell 3-0 to Tri-City Storm in USHL action yesterday, while Mavericks mens tennis dropped both matches 7-0 to Nebraska in Lincoln. Creighton named their new 50,000 square foot athletic facility The Bill, honoring philanthropist Bill Scott at 20th and Burt—opening in 2027.
Crime report from the past day stays quiet, with no major incidents or alerts from Omaha police.
Weather today brings chilly temps in the low 20s with light snow flurries, so bundle up for outdoor plans, but clearer skies ahead by afternoon.
Looking ahead, catch The RESET sound bath at Steelhouse Omaha tomorrow at 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. Skutt Catholic at 3131 South 156th Street breaks ground soon on their Skyhawk Performance Center indoor field. Jordan Larson, our volleyball legend, announced retirement after this LOVB season.
In feel-good news, Ernie Goss from Omaha Community Foundation stepped up on Giving Tuesday, helping Mosaic hit a key grant just 15 grand shy.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more. 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