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Omaha Local Pulse: Bridge Upgrades, Spring Weather, and Troll Sculptures
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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, April 17. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall, where council members just approved a 2 million dollar upgrade to Saddle Creek Road bridges, easing commutes for all of us heading downtown from West Omaha. This means smoother drives to work and fewer delays at those tricky intersections.
Our weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 68 degrees and a light breeze off the Missouri River, perfect for outdoor plans, though watch for scattered showers this afternoon that could dampen evening walks in Turner Park. Expect the same tomorrow, warming to 72.
In new business buzz, a fresh craft brewery opened on Leavenworth Street in Benson last week, drawing crowds with local IPAs, while the old diner on 72nd closed its doors after 30 years, leaving room for something exciting. Job market stays strong, with about 1,200 openings posted this month on sites like Indeed, especially in tech and healthcare around CHI Health Center.
Real estate heats up too, with median home prices hitting around 285,000 dollars, up 5 percent, making Dundee neighborhoods hot spots for buyers.
On the cultural front, head to Lauritzen Gardens this weekend for Thomas Dambos massive troll sculptures in the Save the Humans exhibit, a family hit blending art and nature. Music lovers, catch Brendan Walter tonight at Barnato and Ben Seretan at Pageturners Lounge, with Nate Bargatzes comedy tour landing April 25 at CHI Health Center. Blues fans, the Society of Omaha spotlights Selwyn Birchwoods album release at The Waiting Room Lounge.
Sports note: UNO womens basketball wrapped a strong season at Baxter Arena, and local high schools like Burke celebrated playoff wins.
Community events ahead include the Spring Plant Sale at Lauritzen Saturday and Girls Night Out shows at Bogies Bar and Grill. For a feel-good story, listeners in North Omaha rallied to restore the historic St. Cecilia Cathedral playground, bringing kids back to safe swings.
Crime report from the past day: Omaha Police arrested two in a burglary near 24th and Ames, and issued a safety alert for vehicle break-ins downtown, so lock up tight around Gene Leahy Mall.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and dont forget to 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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Our weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 68 degrees and a light breeze off the Missouri River, perfect for outdoor plans, though watch for scattered showers this afternoon that could dampen evening walks in Turner Park. Expect the same tomorrow, warming to 72.
In new business buzz, a fresh craft brewery opened on Leavenworth Street in Benson last week, drawing crowds with local IPAs, while the old diner on 72nd closed its doors after 30 years, leaving room for something exciting. Job market stays strong, with about 1,200 openings posted this month on sites like Indeed, especially in tech and healthcare around CHI Health Center.
Real estate heats up too, with median home prices hitting around 285,000 dollars, up 5 percent, making Dundee neighborhoods hot spots for buyers.
On the cultural front, head to Lauritzen Gardens this weekend for Thomas Dambos massive troll sculptures in the Save the Humans exhibit, a family hit blending art and nature. Music lovers, catch Brendan Walter tonight at Barnato and Ben Seretan at Pageturners Lounge, with Nate Bargatzes comedy tour landing April 25 at CHI Health Center. Blues fans, the Society of Omaha spotlights Selwyn Birchwoods album release at The Waiting Room Lounge.
Sports note: UNO womens basketball wrapped a strong season at Baxter Arena, and local high schools like Burke celebrated playoff wins.
Community events ahead include the Spring Plant Sale at Lauritzen Saturday and Girls Night Out shows at Bogies Bar and Grill. For a feel-good story, listeners in North Omaha rallied to restore the historic St. Cecilia Cathedral playground, bringing kids back to safe swings.
Crime report from the past day: Omaha Police arrested two in a burglary near 24th and Ames, and issued a safety alert for vehicle break-ins downtown, so lock up tight around Gene Leahy Mall.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and dont forget to 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