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Omaha Tragedy on Bourbon Street, Tech Boom, and Top Cybersecurity Program
Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for January 3, 2025.
We start with a somber note, as an Omaha family who traveled to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl game found themselves in the midst of a tragic attack on Bourbon Street. The incident, which occurred on New Year's Day, resulted in 14 deaths and dozens of injuries. The family, who have sons playing for Notre Dame, shared their experience of being just blocks away from the attack and praised the strong police presence and active communication from the University of Notre Dame for making them feel safe despite the chaos[4].
Moving on to our local job market, Omaha's tech scene is booming in 2025. Major companies like Mutual of Omaha, Union Pacific, and Toast are driving growth, creating opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technology. The Nebraska Tech Collaborative is pushing to add 300 tech companies and 10,000 tech jobs by 2025. Notable roles in demand include Cloud Engineers with salaries around $112,000, Network Architects at $160,778, and cybersecurity positions starting at $87,500[2].
In real estate news, while there are no major updates on notable property sales or new development projects, the Omaha economy is expected to steadily add jobs over the 2022 to 2025 period, with growth areas in construction and hospitality offsetting declines in durable goods and information services[5].
From city hall, the recent Omaha Nebraska City Council meeting on December 17, 2024, covered various local issues, but no major decisions affecting daily life were announced[3].
Weather-wise, it's a chilly start to the year, but we're expecting a clear day today with temperatures in the mid-30s. Perfect weather for those who participated in the First Day Hikes across the Omaha metro area on January 1[1].
In new business activity, while there are no major openings or closings to report, the tech sector continues to see significant investments, including a $250,000 grant from Google to boost AI education at Creighton University[2].
Looking ahead to community events, there are no major events scheduled for the next few days, but we encourage everyone to check local listings for updates.
In local school achievements, we have no specific updates today, but we're always proud to highlight the achievements of our local students and athletes.
On a feel-good note, the University of Nebraska at Omaha's cybersecurity program is making waves, ranked as the top public university program nationwide and second overall in the country, providing students with real-world experience and affordable education options[2].
In today's crime report, there are no significant incidents or arrests to report from the past 24 hours. We always aim to keep our community informed and safe.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We start with a somber note, as an Omaha family who traveled to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl game found themselves in the midst of a tragic attack on Bourbon Street. The incident, which occurred on New Year's Day, resulted in 14 deaths and dozens of injuries. The family, who have sons playing for Notre Dame, shared their experience of being just blocks away from the attack and praised the strong police presence and active communication from the University of Notre Dame for making them feel safe despite the chaos[4].
Moving on to our local job market, Omaha's tech scene is booming in 2025. Major companies like Mutual of Omaha, Union Pacific, and Toast are driving growth, creating opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technology. The Nebraska Tech Collaborative is pushing to add 300 tech companies and 10,000 tech jobs by 2025. Notable roles in demand include Cloud Engineers with salaries around $112,000, Network Architects at $160,778, and cybersecurity positions starting at $87,500[2].
In real estate news, while there are no major updates on notable property sales or new development projects, the Omaha economy is expected to steadily add jobs over the 2022 to 2025 period, with growth areas in construction and hospitality offsetting declines in durable goods and information services[5].
From city hall, the recent Omaha Nebraska City Council meeting on December 17, 2024, covered various local issues, but no major decisions affecting daily life were announced[3].
Weather-wise, it's a chilly start to the year, but we're expecting a clear day today with temperatures in the mid-30s. Perfect weather for those who participated in the First Day Hikes across the Omaha metro area on January 1[1].
In new business activity, while there are no major openings or closings to report, the tech sector continues to see significant investments, including a $250,000 grant from Google to boost AI education at Creighton University[2].
Looking ahead to community events, there are no major events scheduled for the next few days, but we encourage everyone to check local listings for updates.
In local school achievements, we have no specific updates today, but we're always proud to highlight the achievements of our local students and athletes.
On a feel-good note, the University of Nebraska at Omaha's cybersecurity program is making waves, ranked as the top public university program nationwide and second overall in the country, providing students with real-world experience and affordable education options[2].
In today's crime report, there are no significant incidents or arrests to report from the past 24 hours. We always aim to keep our community informed and safe.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for January 3, 2025.
We start with a somber note, as an Omaha family who traveled to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl game found themselves in the midst of a tragic attack on Bourbon Street. The incident, which occurred on New Year's Day, resulted in 14 deaths and dozens of injuries. The family, who have sons playing for Notre Dame, shared their experience of being just blocks away from the attack and praised the strong police presence and active communication from the University of Notre Dame for making them feel safe despite the chaos[4].
Moving on to our local job market, Omaha's tech scene is booming in 2025. Major companies like Mutual of Omaha, Union Pacific, and Toast are driving growth, creating opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technology. The Nebraska Tech Collaborative is pushing to add 300 tech companies and 10,000 tech jobs by 2025. Notable roles in demand include Cloud Engineers with salaries around $112,000, Network Architects at $160,778, and cybersecurity positions starting at $87,500[2].
In real estate news, while there are no major updates on notable property sales or new development projects, the Omaha economy is expected to steadily add jobs over the 2022 to 2025 period, with growth areas in construction and hospitality offsetting declines in durable goods and information services[5].
From city hall, the recent Omaha Nebraska City Council meeting on December 17, 2024, covered various local issues, but no major decisions affecting daily life were announced[3].
Weather-wise, it's a chilly start to the year, but we're expecting a clear day today with temperatures in the mid-30s. Perfect weather for those who participated in the First Day Hikes across the Omaha metro area on January 1[1].
In new business activity, while there are no major openings or closings to report, the tech sector continues to see significant investments, including a $250,000 grant from Google to boost AI education at Creighton University[2].
Looking ahead to community events, there are no major events scheduled for the next few days, but we encourage everyone to check local listings for updates.
In local school achievements, we have no specific updates today, but we're always proud to highlight the achievements of our local students and athletes.
On a feel-good note, the University of Nebraska at Omaha's cybersecurity program is making waves, ranked as the top public university program nationwide and second overall in the country, providing students with real-world experience and affordable education options[2].
In today's crime report, there are no significant incidents or arrests to report from the past 24 hours. We always aim to keep our community informed and safe.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We start with a somber note, as an Omaha family who traveled to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl game found themselves in the midst of a tragic attack on Bourbon Street. The incident, which occurred on New Year's Day, resulted in 14 deaths and dozens of injuries. The family, who have sons playing for Notre Dame, shared their experience of being just blocks away from the attack and praised the strong police presence and active communication from the University of Notre Dame for making them feel safe despite the chaos[4].
Moving on to our local job market, Omaha's tech scene is booming in 2025. Major companies like Mutual of Omaha, Union Pacific, and Toast are driving growth, creating opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technology. The Nebraska Tech Collaborative is pushing to add 300 tech companies and 10,000 tech jobs by 2025. Notable roles in demand include Cloud Engineers with salaries around $112,000, Network Architects at $160,778, and cybersecurity positions starting at $87,500[2].
In real estate news, while there are no major updates on notable property sales or new development projects, the Omaha economy is expected to steadily add jobs over the 2022 to 2025 period, with growth areas in construction and hospitality offsetting declines in durable goods and information services[5].
From city hall, the recent Omaha Nebraska City Council meeting on December 17, 2024, covered various local issues, but no major decisions affecting daily life were announced[3].
Weather-wise, it's a chilly start to the year, but we're expecting a clear day today with temperatures in the mid-30s. Perfect weather for those who participated in the First Day Hikes across the Omaha metro area on January 1[1].
In new business activity, while there are no major openings or closings to report, the tech sector continues to see significant investments, including a $250,000 grant from Google to boost AI education at Creighton University[2].
Looking ahead to community events, there are no major events scheduled for the next few days, but we encourage everyone to check local listings for updates.
In local school achievements, we have no specific updates today, but we're always proud to highlight the achievements of our local students and athletes.
On a feel-good note, the University of Nebraska at Omaha's cybersecurity program is making waves, ranked as the top public university program nationwide and second overall in the country, providing students with real-world experience and affordable education options[2].
In today's crime report, there are no significant incidents or arrests to report from the past 24 hours. We always aim to keep our community informed and safe.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.