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Omaha Local Pulse: Wastewater Delays, Weather Warnings, and Community Spirit
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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, March 19th. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall, where the Omaha City Council delayed a vote on the 411 million dollar wastewater project, raising questions about contractor selection and bidding near the Missouri River plants. This could impact our water bills down the line, so were watching closely. In other updates, lawmakers are eyeing a three million dollar pull from the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund to plug a bigger state budget gap, sparking worry among vets at local VFW posts.
Weather wise, were bracing for rain and possible snow by Sunday that might snarl Eppley Airfield flights again, like that recent blizzard did. Today stays mild with winds picking up, so bundle up for outdoor plans around Fountain Square or the Old Market. Looking ahead, a statewide burn ban holds amid wildfire recovery, and FEMA grants are flowing to help victims.
On the crime front, one person was hurt in a West Omaha crash near 168th and Pacific Saturday evening. Omaha police released video of an armed robbery at the 50 Shades of Green THC shop, grabbing about ten thousand dollars, and they need our tips. Tragically, Deacon John Zak from St. Peters Catholic Church passed suddenly after responding to a homicide call; our hearts go out to his community of 25 years.
Shifting to brighter spots, were thrilled John Mulaney hits the Orpheum Theater tonight and tomorrow with his Mister Whatever Tour, and Toto rocks the same historic stage soon with Africa and Rosanna. TJ Miller laughs it up at the Funny Bone this weekend. New business buzz includes the Holiday Inn water park defying a health shutdown order. Real estate sees steady sales around 350 thousand median in West Omaha burbs, while jobs post about 12 thousand openings downtown, many in health care.
Upcoming, help wildfire victims via local drives at food banks. Creighton Prep alums push to rename Western Avenue for civil rights teacher Tessie O. Edwards. Shoutout to 77-year-old Vietnam vet Winston Hall cycling daily at Hanscom Park, inspiring us all. And quick school note: local nurses like Erin Thoman caught cancer risks early via free tests.
We wrap with a feel-good tale of that two-month-old premie getting care amid a child abuse probe, reminding us communities rally strong.
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Weather wise, were bracing for rain and possible snow by Sunday that might snarl Eppley Airfield flights again, like that recent blizzard did. Today stays mild with winds picking up, so bundle up for outdoor plans around Fountain Square or the Old Market. Looking ahead, a statewide burn ban holds amid wildfire recovery, and FEMA grants are flowing to help victims.
On the crime front, one person was hurt in a West Omaha crash near 168th and Pacific Saturday evening. Omaha police released video of an armed robbery at the 50 Shades of Green THC shop, grabbing about ten thousand dollars, and they need our tips. Tragically, Deacon John Zak from St. Peters Catholic Church passed suddenly after responding to a homicide call; our hearts go out to his community of 25 years.
Shifting to brighter spots, were thrilled John Mulaney hits the Orpheum Theater tonight and tomorrow with his Mister Whatever Tour, and Toto rocks the same historic stage soon with Africa and Rosanna. TJ Miller laughs it up at the Funny Bone this weekend. New business buzz includes the Holiday Inn water park defying a health shutdown order. Real estate sees steady sales around 350 thousand median in West Omaha burbs, while jobs post about 12 thousand openings downtown, many in health care.
Upcoming, help wildfire victims via local drives at food banks. Creighton Prep alums push to rename Western Avenue for civil rights teacher Tessie O. Edwards. Shoutout to 77-year-old Vietnam vet Winston Hall cycling daily at Hanscom Park, inspiring us all. And quick school note: local nurses like Erin Thoman caught cancer risks early via free tests.
We wrap with a feel-good tale of that two-month-old premie getting care amid a child abuse probe, reminding us communities rally strong.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners—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 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