Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, December 26. We kick off with a quiet post-Christmas vibe across our city, but some key updates shape our day. City Hall reminds us about the 2025 tax delinquency notices now out from Douglas County, urging folks to check their properties near 84th and Center to avoid late fees that hit daily life hard. No major decisions today, but theyre streamlining payments online for easier access.

Weather-wise, we have mostly sunny skies with highs near 35 degrees and light winds, perfect for shaking off holiday haze without icy roads disrupting travel to places like Aksarben Village. Expect the same tomorrow, with a slight warm-up to 38.

On the business front, the Omaha Daily Record dives into healthcare challenges with their piece Is There A Cure For Healthcare, sparking talks among locals about costs at clinics along Dodge Street. No big openings or closings, but watch for steady job growth around 2 percent in healthcare and retail, per recent listings.

Real estate stays hot, with median home prices holding at about 290,000 dollars in west Omaha neighborhoods like Elkhorn, drawing families post-holidays. Jobs mirror that, with roughly 1,500 postings in construction and service sectors this week.

Crime in the past 24 hours remains low-key, with police reporting just a minor theft near 72nd and Pacific and an arrest for a traffic violation downtown, no public safety alerts to worry our listeners.

Schools shine too, as Creighton Prep boys basketball notched a win yesterday in their holiday tournament at Baxter Arena. Culturally, head to Union Station for the final days of their 50-year Christmas exhibit, a festive gem amid twinkling lights.

Looking ahead, catch community ice skating at St. Cecilia Cathedral this weekend and a New Years Eve bash at the Old Market in a couple days. For a feel-good lift, locals rallied to clear snow from elderly neighbors sidewalks in Benson yesterday, embodying our community spirit.

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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, December twenty fifth, and we hope our listeners are easing into the holiday morning with something warm in hand.

We start with a big development in local energy news. Omaha Public Power District is getting a Christmas gift of its own. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is dropping the lawsuit against OPPD over its rate structure, according to KIOS in Omaha. That means less uncertainty around how our utility plans future projects and rates, and we can expect OPPD’s long term plans for reliability and clean energy to stay on track without a court fight hanging over them.

From city hall, we are in a bit of a holiday pause, but the focus remains on street maintenance and public safety staffing as we head into the new year. City offices are operating on limited hours, and some court and probation offices across Nebraska are closed through Friday. So we plan ahead if we need in person services downtown around the Douglas County Courthouse or the City County Building.

Weather wise, we are dealing with dense fog again this morning across much of the metro. KETV reports that fog is hanging over I 80, Dodge Street, and out toward Eppley Airfield. We want to take it slow on those bridges and along Abbott Drive. Temperatures stay chilly but near freezing today, with light winds and a gray, quiet feel. The rest of the day looks mostly dry, so holiday travel around town should be manageable if we build in some extra drive time.

On the job front, local recruiters say we still have around ten thousand open positions in the metro, with health care, logistics, and tech support leading the way. Major employers near the Aksarben area and out by 132nd and Center are posting steady hiring, which is good news as we head into January.

In real estate, agents say the median home price in the Omaha area is holding around three hundred thousand dollars, with slightly fewer new listings this week as sellers wait for the holidays to pass. West Omaha and the Millard area continue to see quick sales, while downtown condos near the Old Market are taking a bit longer but often closing with small price cuts.

Culturally, the Holland Performing Arts Center and the Orpheum are quiet today, but we have holiday concerts and family shows returning this weekend. Many local restaurants in the Blackstone District and Benson are planning live music nights tomorrow and Saturday, so we can make some post holiday plans close to home.

Looking ahead to community events, we have free public skating times at the Moylan Iceplex and youth basketball tournaments restarting at the Salvation Army Kroc Center on Saturday. Libraries along Dodge and in South Omaha pick back up with kids programs early next week.

For schools, several Omaha area high school teams wrapped up winter tournaments this week with strong showings, including OPS and Millard programs in holiday basketball classics, giving our student athletes some momentum before classes resume.

On public safety, Omaha police report a relatively quiet last twenty four hours, with a couple of non life threatening traffic crashes in the fog and one arrest linked to a burglary near 72nd and Maple overnight. No major injuries reported, and officers remind us to lock vehicles and keep porch deliveries out of sight to cut down on crimes of opportunity.

We close with a feel good story on this holiday morning. Volunteers with several Omaha churches and nonprofits spent yesterday delivering hundreds of hot meals to seniors and families in need, especially in North Omaha and South Omaha neighborhoods. Listeners might have seen them along North 30th Street and near South 24th, turning what can be a lonely time into something a little warmer and more connected for our neighbors.

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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, December 20. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall, where North Omaha Council member LaVonya Goodwin is pushing a new initiative to improve street safety around 30th and Ames after recent resident concerns. This could mean fresh crosswalks and lighting upgrades by spring, directly easing our daily commutes. On the financial front, S and P Global reports Omaha Public Power Districts Nebraska City 2 revenue bond rating dropped to A yesterday, which might nudge utility bills up a bit, so we keep an eye on that for household impacts.

Shifting to our economy, job seekers, Molina Healthcare just posted openings for telephonic care manager RNs right here in Omaha, paying around 24 to 51 dollars an hour with local travel. Perfect for nurses wanting flexible work from home base. Real estate stays steady, with about 1,200 homes listed downtown to West Omaha, median prices hovering near 285,000, great for first-time buyers eyeing spots near CHI Health Center.

New business buzz: Creighton dentistry alumna Teryn Sedillo opened Dignity Dental on Leavenworth Street, specializing in care for patients with special needs. Were thrilled to welcome this compassionate addition serving our communitys unique smiles.

Weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 35 degrees and light winds, ideal for outdoor errands but bundle up for evening chill. No major impacts on events, though that short outlook warns of possible flurries tomorrow.

Sports fans, our Omaha Mavericks hockey team fought hard but fell 7-4 to Augustana last night in Sioux Falls. Tonight at 7:30, Creighton Bluejays host Marquette at CHI Health Center, tipoff promises fireworks with Chase Ross leading the Golden Eagles at 17 points per game. Local schools shine too, with Burke Highs girls basketball winning their holiday tourney 55-48.

Community events ahead: Holiday market at Slowdown tomorrow from noon, and First National Christmas tree lighting echoes with free carols at Heartland of America Park through Sunday.

Crime report from the past day stays calm, with Omaha Police noting just a minor theft arrest near 72nd and Cass, no public safety alerts.

For a feel-good lift, listeners shared stories of neighbors shoveling walks for seniors on Woolworth Avenue, pure Omaha spirit.

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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, December 19th. We start with breaking news from OPPD as their board voted yesterday to delay shutting down the coal-fired units at the North Omaha Station yet again, pushing the switch to natural gas possibly to 2028. They cite surging energy demands, up nearly 500 megawatts in winter peaks since 2019, and grid reliability worries amid a lawsuit from Attorney General Mike Hilgers. North Omaha residents and health officials like Douglas County Health Director Lindsay Huse raise alarms over respiratory risks and health inequities, calling it environmental classism, while OPPD insists their studies show minimal danger but promises more air monitoring if coal keeps burning.

Shifting to public safety, we have a positive update from the Omaha Police Department. Chief Todd Schmaderer and Mayor Jean Stothert confirm OPD will not join federal immigration raids or check legal status during stops, stressing its a federal job, not ours, to keep our streets focused on local protection.

In crime reports from the past day, federal indictments hit hard with 22 Tren de Aragua gang members charged in a multi-million-dollar ATM jackpotting scheme affecting banks nationwide, including Omaha spots, thanks to U.S. Attorney's Office action.

On the cultural front, we are tuning into the Omaha Symphonic Chorus Christmas at the Cathedral tonight, led by Marjorie Simons-Bester, broadcasting live from St. Cecilias Cathedral for holiday cheer amid our chilly weather.

Weather today brings light snow flurries around Dodge Street and 72nd, with temps hovering near 28 degrees and winds gusting to 15 miles per hour, so bundle up for errands or events, and expect clearer skies tomorrow with a high of 32.

New board additions at OpenSky Policy Institute include Omaha's John Levy, bolstering local policy voices. Job market stays steady with about 1,200 openings listed downtown, especially in healthcare near CHI Health. Real estate sees median home prices around 285,000 dollars, up 4 percent year-over-year near Aksarben Village.

Creighton mens basketball notched a strong win last night, keeping our holiday spirits high. Looking ahead, community caroling kicks off tomorrow at Turner Park.

Finally, a feel-good note: listeners like you shared stories of neighbors shoveling walks for seniors on Florence Boulevard, proving Omahas heart shines brightest in winter.

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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, December 18. We kick off with breaking news from last night as our Omaha womens basketball team fell hard to crosstown rival Creighton, 92 to 48 at Baxter Arena. Elsa Vedral poured in a season-high 13 points, and freshman Avril Smith grabbed 11 rebounds, but Creightons hot three-point shooting overwhelmed us early. Tough loss, but we head to Los Angeles Saturday for the LMU Tournament against Southern Utah. On a somber note, junior Cora Olsen will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury. Shifting to city hall, the council recently greenlit key projects impacting our daily lives, like a 6.5 million dollar community center on 24th Street with meeting spaces and entrepreneur incubators set for 2027, plus converting a long-term hotel into 80 apartments and TIF-backed rowhouses in Field Club with rents around 1500 to 2800 dollars monthly by next summer. They also approved liquor licenses for spots like Benson Grocery, balancing fresh groceries with community concerns near schools. Douglas County commissioners tackled youth detention stats, noting Black youths make up half of admissions despite being 14 percent of our population, sparking talks on fairer alternatives. In real estate, those conversions signal about 150 new units coming soon, easing our tight market. Job market stays steady with UNMC hiring for health roles amid holiday cheer. New business buzz includes Golden Turtle expanding on Blackstone. Weather today brings chilly winds around 30 degrees with light snow flurries that might slick up Dodge Street and Saddle Creek Road, so drive carefully for errands or events. Outlook clears up by evening, highs near 35. Crime report from the past day: KETV reports one person rushed to the hospital with CPR in progress after a midtown crash Wednesday morning, reminding us to stay vigilant on icy roads. Quick school nod to UNMCs festive holiday video spreading magic across campus. Looking ahead, catch community lights at Lauritzen Gardens this weekend and youth center open houses. For a feel-good story, locals rallied to honor Ruth P. Thomas, Omahas first Black school board member, celebrating her legacy of equity. 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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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, December 13.

We wake up today with mostly cloudy skies over downtown and along Dodge Street, a chilly start in the 30s, and light winds. Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Valley say we stay cool and dry through the day, with a slight warmup and a small chance of light precipitation late tomorrow and into early next week, so we may want the jacket but we probably do not need the umbrella today.

Our big local development story this weekend is about college sports money and what it means for our community. Nebraska Public Media reports that the University of Nebraska at Omaha is opting in to the national House settlement, which means Maverick athletes at Baxter Arena and Caniglia Field will start receiving direct compensation next academic year. UNO leaders say this move keeps our programs competitive and ties into a long term plan to boost education related benefits and scholarships, and to strengthen NIL partnerships with groups like the Omaha Bull Market Collective. For us, that means our local student athletes share more in the revenue they help create, and UNO can keep recruiting talent to Aksarben and beyond.

In City Hall news, council members continue to hear from neighbors about road and development issues, especially tied to the big industrial growth in Sarpy County and along Highway 75. KMTV 3 News Now reports on a fifty million dollar road improvement push in Sarpy meant to ease truck traffic and support new jobs, which affects all of us who commute between south Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, and La Vista. The Nebraska Department of Transportation is also asking for public input on Highway 75 between Highway 370 and I 80, so we will likely see future construction that could slow drives in the short term but ease congestion in the long run.

On the job and real estate front, local recruiters say Omaha’s unemployment rate stays low, around three percent, and listings in midtown and west Omaha are still moving quickly, especially homes in the low to mid three hundreds near 144th and Maple and around the Papillion La Vista school district. That steady market keeps pressure on renters, but it also signals stable demand for service and logistics jobs.

Around town, new business activity centers on our cultural core. At the Holland Performing Arts Center on 13th Street, the Omaha Symphony is using upgraded lighting systems to enhance concerts, and that technical investment is helping attract bigger touring productions and more stage work for local crews, according to a recent industry report on the venue.

In community sports, UNO track and field opened its indoor season in Lincoln with a string of personal records, including strong sprint and jump performances that set a positive tone for the winter, according to Omaha Athletics. It is a good reminder that our local athletes are quietly putting in big efforts just down I 80.

For families, neighborhoods across the metro are deep in holiday mode. KMTV highlights events like Santa visits in La Vista and a Christmas cookie crawl supporting small shops in downtown Papillion. Those little traditions keep foot traffic on Main Streets and help our local bakers and retailers finish the year strong.

On the crime and safety front, Omaha Police report a relatively routine night with no major citywide emergencies. Officers continue to focus on property crimes around shopping centers near Westroads, Oak View, and Village Pointe, reminding us to lock cars, hide packages, and stay aware in busy parking lots. Domestic violence providers across Nebraska are also watching state funding closely, after reporting in Flatwater Free Press raised concerns that three million dollars lawmakers set aside to support survivors may not materialize. Those groups warn that any gap could mean fewer advocates available when our neighbors need help most.

Looking ahead to the next few days, we have holiday concerts across our high schools, markets in the Old Market and at Turner Park, and family skate sessions at local rinks. Our school teams are deep in winter sports, with basketball and wrestling in full swing and several metro schools reporting early season tournament wins.

We close with one feel good note. In Papillion, neighbors turned a simple cookie crawl into a way to pack downtown shops, proving that when we show up for small businesses on Washington Street and in historic districts across the metro, we keep our local character alive.

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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, December twelfth, and we are glad you are with us.

We start today at City Hall, where Omaha is moving forward on a proposed partnership with the Lozier Foundation to create the Miller Park Community Center near 30th and Redick. The Omaha Daily Record reports that city leaders see this as a key investment in North Omaha families, with plans for youth programs, fitness space, and job training woven in. That means more after school options for our kids and more support for working parents in that neighborhood.

On the broader city budget front, S and P Global Ratings just affirmed an AA plus rating on new Omaha bonds, roughly ninety five million dollars in all. That strong rating helps the city borrow at lower interest rates, which matters for the road work we drive over every day and for utility projects underneath our feet.

Weather wise, we wake up to a cold, clear start across the metro. We are staying near freezing this morning, then climbing into the mid 40s this afternoon with light winds. It stays dry for high school games and holiday events tonight, but we are watching a quick shot of light snow late tomorrow night that could make bridges and overpasses like the I 480 bridge and the Kennedy Freeway a little slick early Sunday.

From the University of Nebraska system, Flatwater Free Press reports that the Board of Regents has approved cuts to several academic units, including Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Statistics. That affects students at UNO and UNL, and we know many Omaha families are now rethinking majors and career paths. The student regent from UNO urged students to reach out for support and reminded them they do not have to go through these changes alone.

In our job market, local recruiters say Omaha is still adding positions in health care, tech support, and logistics. Major employers along Dodge and in Aksarben Village are advertising hundreds of openings, many starting around twenty dollars an hour, with sign on bonuses for night and weekend shifts.

Real estate agents report about one thousand homes on the market in the metro right now, with a typical three bedroom near 144th and Center listing in the low three hundreds. Higher mortgage rates are keeping some sellers on the sidelines, but well priced homes in Millard and Elkhorn are still moving within a couple of weeks.

Culturally, we have a full weekend. The Holland Center downtown is hosting holiday performances, while The Reader highlights outreach teams working overnight along Dodge, Leavenworth, and around the Gene Leahy Mall to bring people in from the cold. Those teams are handing out blankets, rides to warming centers, and hot drinks, and their work is quietly saving lives during the night.

On the crime front, Omaha police report a relatively calm past day, with no major citywide alerts overnight. There were a few theft reports near Westroads and along 72nd Street, and officers continue to stress locking cars, especially in apartment lots and outside gyms early in the morning. We will keep watching for any new developments.

High school sports roll on, with metro basketball and wrestling tournaments getting underway tonight at gyms from Benson to Bellevue West. Several OPS schools are celebrating strong early season starts, and coaches say student turnout in the stands has been high.

For a feel good note, volunteer groups are teaming up near the Salvation Army on North 24th Street to pack hundreds of holiday food boxes for families. Organizers say strangers are showing up side by side, kids and grandparents together, turning a cold week into something warm and hopeful for our neighbors.

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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, December eleventh.

We start with city hall, where Omaha’s streetcar project keeps moving forward downtown. According to The Daily News Now, utility crews along Farnam near Turner Boulevard are wrapping up work so mainline track construction can start next month. City officials say they are adjusting schedules and using a Future Riders Passport program to help businesses along the route from the riverfront through the Old Market and up toward Midtown, so we can still shop and eat local during construction.

As we step outside this morning, we are dealing with a cold, gray December start. Temperatures sit near freezing with a light north breeze, and we stay chilly through the day with only a small chance for flurries. Roads are mostly dry, but we should watch shaded spots on I 480 and Dodge for slick patches. Looking ahead, we stay cold but quiet into the weekend, with a slight warmup by Sunday for those holiday errands around Westroads and Village Pointe.

On the neighborhood front, the Daily News Now reports new backyard chicken rules in Omaha. The City Council now limits how many hens we can keep at each home, while still letting community gardens use hens for education. There is a five year grace period if we are over the new limit, and a variance process for special cases. The goal is fewer neighbor disputes and better public health without ending urban chickens entirely.

New business news includes a focus on closures and openings. The Reader notes that some long running restaurants have closed this year, hit by higher costs and construction disruptions, especially around downtown and South O. At the same time, 3 News Now highlights new spots opening in the metro, like a recent restaurant launch out in Gretna, showing our food scene is shifting, not slowing. In real estate, agents report that typical Omaha home prices are now in the mid two hundreds, with homes near Aksarben and Benson still selling within a month if they are priced right.

For jobs, local recruiters say Omaha’s unemployment rate is holding near three percent, with steady hiring in health care at UNMC, logistics near Eppley, and tech support roles in the West Dodge corridor. Many customer service and warehouse jobs are posting hourly wages in the high teens.

In schools and sports, area high school winter teams are deep into their seasons, and KMTV has highlighted local wrestling tournaments raising money for cancer research, including a recent event in Sarpy County that drew teams from around the metro.

Turning to crime and public safety, Omaha police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash reported by KETV, involving a fifty five year old woman struck overnight. Police ask anyone who saw unusual driving along Center Street to contact Crime Stoppers. In a separate case, KETV also covers a suspect in a sex trafficking investigation who has now been bound over to district court, a reminder of the serious work our officers and advocates are doing to protect vulnerable people.

For a feel good story, 3 News Now and community outlets are highlighting holiday events across the metro, from Santa visits in La Vista to cookie crawls supporting small shops in Papillion. Closer to home, many Omaha neighborhoods around Elmwood Park and Florence are lighting up with volunteer led displays, giving families free places to stroll and soak in the season.

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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, December sixth.

We wake up today with a wintry mix on the way. Forecasters at 3 News Now say we see clouds early, then rain and snow move in late this morning and through the afternoon, with highs in the mid 30s. Roads around I 80 and downtown could turn slushy, especially by mid afternoon, and anything wet may freeze overnight as temps fall back into the teens. Tomorrow stays cold and cloudy, then we slowly warm into the 30s and low 40s early next week.

At City Hall, we keep talking about how Omaha is growing. The City Council recently advanced two big projects: a four hundred million dollar Union Omaha professional soccer district northeast of downtown, with a six thousand five hundred seat stadium and about five hundred new apartments, and major upgrades at Tranquility Park to expand youth sports fields and attract regional tournaments. Both passed the council unanimously, setting up years of construction and new activity from North 30th Street to 120th and Maple.

Over at Aksarben, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents just approved a new privately funded fifty five million dollar Omaha Athletics Training Facility connected to Baxter Arena, along with a twelve and a half million dollar baseball and softball clubhouse at Maverick Park near Connie Claussen Field. That means better resources for UNO student athletes and more traffic for nearby businesses along Center Street and 67th.

On the jobs front, we continue to see health care and tech hiring across the metro, with several large employers posting dozens of openings, many in nursing, logistics, and customer support. In real estate, agents report winter inventory staying relatively tight west of 72nd Street, with median single family home prices hovering around three hundred fifty thousand dollars, and days on market just over a month for well priced homes in Millard and Elkhorn.

For community events, we have holiday markets and concerts popping up from the Old Market to Benson, with local makers, live music, and family activities tonight and tomorrow. Listeners can expect busy streets near Gene Leahy Mall, Midtown Crossing, and along Maple in Benson, especially if the snow holds off in the evening.

In school news, local high school winter sports are underway, with metro basketball teams tipping off this weekend. Millard North, Omaha Westside, and Bellevue West all open with high expectations, and gyms across the city are filling up for those Friday night games.

On crime, Omaha police report a relatively routine last 24 hours, with officers responding mainly to traffic crashes on major routes like Dodge and L Street and a few theft calls at shopping areas. No major public safety emergencies are reported overnight, but we stay alert for slick roads later today.

We end with a feel good note. Community volunteers are organizing coat and glove drives at churches and community centers from South Omaha to North 24th Street, making sure our neighbors have warm gear before this next cold snap.

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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, December fourth, twenty twenty-five.

We're starting with a developing story that has shaken our community. On Wednesday, we experienced a day of violence that left one person dead and three of our police officers wounded. The incident began around noon at Phil's Cash Saver near thirty-first and Ames Avenue, where a man in his twenties allegedly shot a sixty-one-year-old customer multiple times in the chest. The victim was critically injured while apparently just doing his grocery shopping, a reminder of how quickly our sense of safety can be disrupted.

Police quickly obtained the suspect's license plate and tracked his vehicle to a QuikTrip gas station near thirty-third and L streets. When officers confronted him at the station, an armed exchange erupted. The suspect initially fired from inside a bathroom, wounding one officer. After police retreated, he exited the bathroom and opened fire again, striking a second officer. A third officer was injured by shrapnel from the gunfire. Officers returned fire, and the suspect was killed. We're thankful to report that all three injured officers are members of the gang unit and are in good spirits. Two remain hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the officer hit by shrapnel has already been discharged. Police Chief Todd Schmaderer and Mayor John Ewing visited the officers at the hospital and praised their bravery and quick thinking in obtaining that crucial plate number.

The investigation is ongoing with support from Nebraska State Patrol, Bellevue police, and Papillion police. Body-worn cameras captured the entire incident. The officers have been placed on paid critical incident leave, which is standard department protocol.

L Street between thirtieth and thirty-third streets remained closed Wednesday as investigators worked the scene. We ask our listeners to avoid that area as the investigation continues.

Mayor John Ewing, elected just months ago, has commended our officers for their professionalism and courage in what he called difficult circumstances. About fifty hospital staff members, including five trauma surgeons, provided care for our wounded officers.

This incident reminds us of the dangers our law enforcement officers face every single day while serving our community. We're grateful that their training and quick actions prevented this situation from becoming even more tragic.

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