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Omaha Local Pulse: March 12 - Dodge Street Upgrades, Zoo Pandas, and Burke High Victory
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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, March 12. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall, where council members just approved a 5 million dollar upgrade to the sidewalks along Dodge Street near Turner Park, making daily walks safer and more accessible for us all after those recent pothole complaints. This directly impacts our commutes and neighborhood strolls.
Shifting to weather, last night's light snow left a slippery layer on roads like 72nd Street, so we drive carefully this morning, especially heading to the Old Market. Expect partly cloudy skies today with highs around 42 degrees and a chance of flurries by evening, perfect for indoor events but bundle up for any errands.
In real estate, median home prices in West Omaha neighborhoods like Elkhorn rose about 7 percent last month to roughly 350,000 dollars, according to local MLS data, signaling strong demand but easier entry for first-time buyers with new low-rate loans. Job market stays robust too, with over 2,000 openings posted on NebraskaWorks, many in tech and healthcare at spots like CHI Health near 84th and Cass.
New business buzz includes the grand opening of a craft brewery on Leavenworth Street in South Omaha tomorrow, creating 20 local jobs, while a beloved coffee shop near Creighton University announced it's expanding hours. Culturally, our Henry Doorly Zoo unveiled a new panda exhibit preview this weekend, drawing families from across the region.
Sports fans, Burke High's basketball team clinched a thrilling 65-62 win over Lincoln High last night in the state playoffs at Baxter Arena, keeping our hopes high. And for feel-good vibes, listeners loved hearing about the community cleanup at Fontenelle Forest, where 150 volunteers cleared trails, fostering that Omaha spirit we cherish.
On public safety, Omaha Police report a vehicle theft near 24th and Lake Streets overnight, with one arrest made, and no major injuries. Stay vigilant and lock up.
Looking ahead, join the free farmers market kickoff at Slowdown Saturday, and mark March 24 for the Nebraska Public Service Commission meeting in Lincoln, streamable online for utility updates affecting our bills.
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Shifting to weather, last night's light snow left a slippery layer on roads like 72nd Street, so we drive carefully this morning, especially heading to the Old Market. Expect partly cloudy skies today with highs around 42 degrees and a chance of flurries by evening, perfect for indoor events but bundle up for any errands.
In real estate, median home prices in West Omaha neighborhoods like Elkhorn rose about 7 percent last month to roughly 350,000 dollars, according to local MLS data, signaling strong demand but easier entry for first-time buyers with new low-rate loans. Job market stays robust too, with over 2,000 openings posted on NebraskaWorks, many in tech and healthcare at spots like CHI Health near 84th and Cass.
New business buzz includes the grand opening of a craft brewery on Leavenworth Street in South Omaha tomorrow, creating 20 local jobs, while a beloved coffee shop near Creighton University announced it's expanding hours. Culturally, our Henry Doorly Zoo unveiled a new panda exhibit preview this weekend, drawing families from across the region.
Sports fans, Burke High's basketball team clinched a thrilling 65-62 win over Lincoln High last night in the state playoffs at Baxter Arena, keeping our hopes high. And for feel-good vibes, listeners loved hearing about the community cleanup at Fontenelle Forest, where 150 volunteers cleared trails, fostering that Omaha spirit we cherish.
On public safety, Omaha Police report a vehicle theft near 24th and Lake Streets overnight, with one arrest made, and no major injuries. Stay vigilant and lock up.
Looking ahead, join the free farmers market kickoff at Slowdown Saturday, and mark March 24 for the Nebraska Public Service Commission meeting in Lincoln, streamable online for utility updates affecting our bills.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and be sure to subscribe for daily pulses. 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 quiet please dot 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