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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, November 29th, 2025.
We're waking up to a significant winter weather event unfolding across the region this morning. If you're planning to head out, exercise extreme caution. Freezing rain has been moving through the area since Friday afternoon, with the heaviest winter storm conditions hitting between 2 a.m. and 1 p.m. this morning. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch or more are possible along Interstate 80, and travel is not advised this morning. As we move into late morning, we may see some dry air pockets develop, but conditions remain treacherous. When the rain transitions to snow later today, that's actually when we might see the quickest snowfall accumulation, though the wet, heavy snow could slow things down once the rain clears. We'll keep monitoring conditions throughout the day, so stay tuned to local forecasts before venturing out.
On a brighter note, despite the wintry weather, our community is coming together for something special. Today marks the official kick-off of Omaha's 26th annual Holiday Lights Festival, with the official lighting ceremony happening at Gene Leahy Mall at 5 p.m. The festival runs through December 31st and features the New Year's Eve fireworks show. Weather permitting, it's going to be a beautiful way to kick off the holiday season.
What makes this festival even more meaningful this year is the return of the Shine the Light on Hunger campaign, now in its 19th year. The Food Bank of the Heartland is leading this effort with an ambitious goal to provide the food equivalent of 6 million meals distributed across 77 counties in Nebraska and 16 counties in western Iowa. Major sponsors like Conagra Brands are matching donations up to 100 thousand dollars, with additional matches from Farm Credit Services of America, WoodmenLife, and Baker's bringing the total match to 200 thousand dollars.
The need is real in our community. Approximately 260 thousand people in the food bank's coverage area are currently food insecure, struggling to put healthy meals on their tables. In just the first three months of their fiscal year, the food bank saw a 6.5 percent increase in requests while food resources dropped 11 percent. If you want to help, you can donate nonperishable items at orange food bins located around town at local arts and cultural organizations and Baker's supermarkets. You can also make monetary donations through the Holiday Lights Festival website or donate when you park using the Omaha mobile payment app.
Whether it's volunteering at the food bank or making a contribution, this campaign reminds us that the holidays are as much about giving as they are about celebrating. With winter weather keeping many of us close to home today, it's a perfect time to think about our neighbors who might need a little extra support.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. Thanks for tuning in, and please subscribe for more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.
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We're waking up to a significant winter weather event unfolding across the region this morning. If you're planning to head out, exercise extreme caution. Freezing rain has been moving through the area since Friday afternoon, with the heaviest winter storm conditions hitting between 2 a.m. and 1 p.m. this morning. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch or more are possible along Interstate 80, and travel is not advised this morning. As we move into late morning, we may see some dry air pockets develop, but conditions remain treacherous. When the rain transitions to snow later today, that's actually when we might see the quickest snowfall accumulation, though the wet, heavy snow could slow things down once the rain clears. We'll keep monitoring conditions throughout the day, so stay tuned to local forecasts before venturing out.
On a brighter note, despite the wintry weather, our community is coming together for something special. Today marks the official kick-off of Omaha's 26th annual Holiday Lights Festival, with the official lighting ceremony happening at Gene Leahy Mall at 5 p.m. The festival runs through December 31st and features the New Year's Eve fireworks show. Weather permitting, it's going to be a beautiful way to kick off the holiday season.
What makes this festival even more meaningful this year is the return of the Shine the Light on Hunger campaign, now in its 19th year. The Food Bank of the Heartland is leading this effort with an ambitious goal to provide the food equivalent of 6 million meals distributed across 77 counties in Nebraska and 16 counties in western Iowa. Major sponsors like Conagra Brands are matching donations up to 100 thousand dollars, with additional matches from Farm Credit Services of America, WoodmenLife, and Baker's bringing the total match to 200 thousand dollars.
The need is real in our community. Approximately 260 thousand people in the food bank's coverage area are currently food insecure, struggling to put healthy meals on their tables. In just the first three months of their fiscal year, the food bank saw a 6.5 percent increase in requests while food resources dropped 11 percent. If you want to help, you can donate nonperishable items at orange food bins located around town at local arts and cultural organizations and Baker's supermarkets. You can also make monetary donations through the Holiday Lights Festival website or donate when you park using the Omaha mobile payment app.
Whether it's volunteering at the food bank or making a contribution, this campaign reminds us that the holidays are as much about giving as they are about celebrating. With winter weather keeping many of us close to home today, it's a perfect time to think about our neighbors who might need a little extra support.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. Thanks for tuning in, and please subscribe for more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease 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
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By Inception Point AiGood morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, November 29th, 2025.
We're waking up to a significant winter weather event unfolding across the region this morning. If you're planning to head out, exercise extreme caution. Freezing rain has been moving through the area since Friday afternoon, with the heaviest winter storm conditions hitting between 2 a.m. and 1 p.m. this morning. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch or more are possible along Interstate 80, and travel is not advised this morning. As we move into late morning, we may see some dry air pockets develop, but conditions remain treacherous. When the rain transitions to snow later today, that's actually when we might see the quickest snowfall accumulation, though the wet, heavy snow could slow things down once the rain clears. We'll keep monitoring conditions throughout the day, so stay tuned to local forecasts before venturing out.
On a brighter note, despite the wintry weather, our community is coming together for something special. Today marks the official kick-off of Omaha's 26th annual Holiday Lights Festival, with the official lighting ceremony happening at Gene Leahy Mall at 5 p.m. The festival runs through December 31st and features the New Year's Eve fireworks show. Weather permitting, it's going to be a beautiful way to kick off the holiday season.
What makes this festival even more meaningful this year is the return of the Shine the Light on Hunger campaign, now in its 19th year. The Food Bank of the Heartland is leading this effort with an ambitious goal to provide the food equivalent of 6 million meals distributed across 77 counties in Nebraska and 16 counties in western Iowa. Major sponsors like Conagra Brands are matching donations up to 100 thousand dollars, with additional matches from Farm Credit Services of America, WoodmenLife, and Baker's bringing the total match to 200 thousand dollars.
The need is real in our community. Approximately 260 thousand people in the food bank's coverage area are currently food insecure, struggling to put healthy meals on their tables. In just the first three months of their fiscal year, the food bank saw a 6.5 percent increase in requests while food resources dropped 11 percent. If you want to help, you can donate nonperishable items at orange food bins located around town at local arts and cultural organizations and Baker's supermarkets. You can also make monetary donations through the Holiday Lights Festival website or donate when you park using the Omaha mobile payment app.
Whether it's volunteering at the food bank or making a contribution, this campaign reminds us that the holidays are as much about giving as they are about celebrating. With winter weather keeping many of us close to home today, it's a perfect time to think about our neighbors who might need a little extra support.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. Thanks for tuning in, and please subscribe for more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease 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
We're waking up to a significant winter weather event unfolding across the region this morning. If you're planning to head out, exercise extreme caution. Freezing rain has been moving through the area since Friday afternoon, with the heaviest winter storm conditions hitting between 2 a.m. and 1 p.m. this morning. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch or more are possible along Interstate 80, and travel is not advised this morning. As we move into late morning, we may see some dry air pockets develop, but conditions remain treacherous. When the rain transitions to snow later today, that's actually when we might see the quickest snowfall accumulation, though the wet, heavy snow could slow things down once the rain clears. We'll keep monitoring conditions throughout the day, so stay tuned to local forecasts before venturing out.
On a brighter note, despite the wintry weather, our community is coming together for something special. Today marks the official kick-off of Omaha's 26th annual Holiday Lights Festival, with the official lighting ceremony happening at Gene Leahy Mall at 5 p.m. The festival runs through December 31st and features the New Year's Eve fireworks show. Weather permitting, it's going to be a beautiful way to kick off the holiday season.
What makes this festival even more meaningful this year is the return of the Shine the Light on Hunger campaign, now in its 19th year. The Food Bank of the Heartland is leading this effort with an ambitious goal to provide the food equivalent of 6 million meals distributed across 77 counties in Nebraska and 16 counties in western Iowa. Major sponsors like Conagra Brands are matching donations up to 100 thousand dollars, with additional matches from Farm Credit Services of America, WoodmenLife, and Baker's bringing the total match to 200 thousand dollars.
The need is real in our community. Approximately 260 thousand people in the food bank's coverage area are currently food insecure, struggling to put healthy meals on their tables. In just the first three months of their fiscal year, the food bank saw a 6.5 percent increase in requests while food resources dropped 11 percent. If you want to help, you can donate nonperishable items at orange food bins located around town at local arts and cultural organizations and Baker's supermarkets. You can also make monetary donations through the Holiday Lights Festival website or donate when you park using the Omaha mobile payment app.
Whether it's volunteering at the food bank or making a contribution, this campaign reminds us that the holidays are as much about giving as they are about celebrating. With winter weather keeping many of us close to home today, it's a perfect time to think about our neighbors who might need a little extra support.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. Thanks for tuning in, and please subscribe for more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease 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