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Mavericks Ride Hot Streak, UNL Divest Act Passed, Lower Missouri River Runoff Forecast
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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, February 5th. We start with our Mavericks mens basketball team riding a hot three-game win streak as they head north tonight to face North Dakota at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 7 p.m. Paul Djobet led the charge with a career-high 27 points and 11 rebounds in their thrilling 84-82 comeback win over Denver on Saturday, marking his third straight double-double. Tune in on 1290 KOIL or the Summit League Network, listeners. They wrap the road trip Saturday in Fargo against first-place North Dakota State.
Over at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, student senators made waves late last night, passing the Divest for Humanity Act in a 22-10 vote after hours of heated debate. Theyre urging the university to pull investments from weapons manufacturers like Boeing and General Dynamics, where NU has ties through over 450 million in funds. The bill dropped a specific Israel mention but added countries like Yemen amid concerns over human rights. UNL leaders say it doesnt reflect official policy, but our students voices are shaking things up.
On the Missouri River, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers forecasts lower-than-normal runoff this year at 91 percent of average, with below-average snowpack meaning reduced flows from Gavins Point Dam near us. That keeps things steady for now, but watch for impacts on river activities come spring.
Weather today brings chilly temps in the low 30s with light flurries around Dodge Street and the Old Market, so bundle up for commutes, but no major disruptions expected. Outlook stays cool and dry through the weekend.
City Hall updates include council approval this week for pothole repairs on busy spots like 72nd and Dodge, easing our daily drives. New business buzz a fresh coffee shop opens tomorrow at Aksarben Village, while a downtown eatery on Harney Street shutters after 20 years.
Jobs look solid with about 2,500 openings posted locally last month, many in healthcare around Nebraska Medicine. Real estate sees median home prices holding at around 290,000 dollars, with quick sales in West Omaha suburbs.
Quick school note Creighton Prep boys basketball notched a big win Tuesday. Crime report from the past day two arrests after a minor theft at Crossroads Mall, and police advise caution near Leavenworth Street for a resolved disturbance no ongoing threats.
Looking ahead, catch the community chili cook-off Saturday at Stinson Park. And for a feel-good lift, local volunteers just finished restoring the fountain at Heartland of America Park, bringing smiles to everyone strolling by.
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Over at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, student senators made waves late last night, passing the Divest for Humanity Act in a 22-10 vote after hours of heated debate. Theyre urging the university to pull investments from weapons manufacturers like Boeing and General Dynamics, where NU has ties through over 450 million in funds. The bill dropped a specific Israel mention but added countries like Yemen amid concerns over human rights. UNL leaders say it doesnt reflect official policy, but our students voices are shaking things up.
On the Missouri River, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers forecasts lower-than-normal runoff this year at 91 percent of average, with below-average snowpack meaning reduced flows from Gavins Point Dam near us. That keeps things steady for now, but watch for impacts on river activities come spring.
Weather today brings chilly temps in the low 30s with light flurries around Dodge Street and the Old Market, so bundle up for commutes, but no major disruptions expected. Outlook stays cool and dry through the weekend.
City Hall updates include council approval this week for pothole repairs on busy spots like 72nd and Dodge, easing our daily drives. New business buzz a fresh coffee shop opens tomorrow at Aksarben Village, while a downtown eatery on Harney Street shutters after 20 years.
Jobs look solid with about 2,500 openings posted locally last month, many in healthcare around Nebraska Medicine. Real estate sees median home prices holding at around 290,000 dollars, with quick sales in West Omaha suburbs.
Quick school note Creighton Prep boys basketball notched a big win Tuesday. Crime report from the past day two arrests after a minor theft at Crossroads Mall, and police advise caution near Leavenworth Street for a resolved disturbance no ongoing threats.
Looking ahead, catch the community chili cook-off Saturday at Stinson Park. And for a feel-good lift, local volunteers just finished restoring the fountain at Heartland of America Park, bringing smiles to everyone strolling by.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners 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