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Omaha Supernovas Face Columbus Fury, UNO Mens Basketball Falters, Cathedral Arts Flower Festival Blooms
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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, January 22. We kick off with breaking news from the sports world: our Omaha Supernovas face the Columbus Fury tonight at 7 p.m. Central, streaming live on Nebraska Public Media, so grab your seats at Baxter Arena or tune in for the excitement. Last night, our UNO mens basketball team fell short to South Dakota, 68 to 64, after a tough shooting night outside the paint, but they showed real grit.
Shifting to culture, were thrilled about the Cathedral Arts Projects 41st Annual Flower Festival kicking off today through Sunday at historic St. Cecilia Cathedral on North 90th Street. Its a burst of color against our winter chill, with floral designs from top regional artists, hourly music, art in the Sunderland Gallery, and lunches at the Cathedral Cultural Center featuring Lithuanian Bakery treats. Admission is free, with offerings welcomed, and its dedicated to Archbishop George Lucas.
On city hall updates, the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services just released new guidelines on government bid protests, streamlining appeals for state contracts to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure fair play in procurements affecting our roads and services. No major decisions from Omaha City Council this week, but theyre eyeing competitiveness in the 2026 legislative session to boost jobs here.
Jobs look steady, with about 5,000 openings listed locally on major boards, many in healthcare and tech around Aksarben Village. Real estate is heating up too, with median home prices around 320,000 dollars, up 4 percent from last year, especially hot near Blackstone District.
New business buzz includes a fresh coffee spot opening Friday on Leavenworth Street in Dundee. Weather-wise, expect partly cloudy skies with highs near 35 degrees and light flurries possible, so bundle up for outdoor errands, but no big disruptions today or tomorrow.
Quick school note: area high schools report strong debate team wins at regionals. Crime in the past day stays low, with police reporting no major incidents, just a minor theft arrest near 72nd and Cass without injuries.
For a feel-good story, community volunteers rallied to clear snow from paths at Hanscom Park, helping neighbors get around safely.
Upcoming, catch the Flower Festival all weekend. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and please 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.
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Shifting to culture, were thrilled about the Cathedral Arts Projects 41st Annual Flower Festival kicking off today through Sunday at historic St. Cecilia Cathedral on North 90th Street. Its a burst of color against our winter chill, with floral designs from top regional artists, hourly music, art in the Sunderland Gallery, and lunches at the Cathedral Cultural Center featuring Lithuanian Bakery treats. Admission is free, with offerings welcomed, and its dedicated to Archbishop George Lucas.
On city hall updates, the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services just released new guidelines on government bid protests, streamlining appeals for state contracts to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure fair play in procurements affecting our roads and services. No major decisions from Omaha City Council this week, but theyre eyeing competitiveness in the 2026 legislative session to boost jobs here.
Jobs look steady, with about 5,000 openings listed locally on major boards, many in healthcare and tech around Aksarben Village. Real estate is heating up too, with median home prices around 320,000 dollars, up 4 percent from last year, especially hot near Blackstone District.
New business buzz includes a fresh coffee spot opening Friday on Leavenworth Street in Dundee. Weather-wise, expect partly cloudy skies with highs near 35 degrees and light flurries possible, so bundle up for outdoor errands, but no big disruptions today or tomorrow.
Quick school note: area high schools report strong debate team wins at regionals. Crime in the past day stays low, with police reporting no major incidents, just a minor theft arrest near 72nd and Cass without injuries.
For a feel-good story, community volunteers rallied to clear snow from paths at Hanscom Park, helping neighbors get around safely.
Upcoming, catch the Flower Festival all weekend. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and please 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