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Weather Warnings, Transit Expansions, and Tech Boom: Omaha's Local Pulse for March 18, 2025
- 2025/03/18
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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for March 18, 2025.
We're kicking off today with a red flag warning in effect until 7 PM due to very dry conditions and gusty winds. Fire officials are urging residents to avoid any activities that could create sparks. Despite the fire risk, it's a warm one out there with temperatures expected to hit the low 80s this afternoon, potentially breaking records.
In city news, the Omaha City Council is set to vote today on a proposal to expand public transportation options, including new bus routes to growing suburbs. This comes as our metro area continues to see steady growth, with the labor force now topping 1 million people.
Speaking of jobs, Omaha's tech scene is booming. The average tech salary has climbed to $81,000, with cloud engineers commanding up to $112,000 annually. Companies like Buildertrend and Hudl are rapidly expanding their local workforces.
In real estate, the housing market remains competitive. The median home price in Omaha now stands at $265,000, up 5% from last year. New developments are popping up, particularly in West Omaha and Papillion.
Turning to sports, UNO's basketball team is making waves. Head coach Chris Crutchfield was just named Summit League Coach of the Year after leading the Mavericks to their first-ever Division 1 regular season title. They face Kansas City in the conference tournament tonight at 6 PM.
In community news, the annual St. Patrick's Day parade drew record crowds downtown yesterday. Local Irish pubs report brisk business continuing today.
Looking ahead, the NSAA State Basketball Tournament kicks off tomorrow in Lincoln. Omaha schools are well-represented in both the girls' and boys' brackets.
On a somber note, JOANN fabric store at Westroads Mall is set to close as part of the company's nationwide shutdown. Employees are being offered assistance in finding new positions.
In today's crime report, Omaha police are investigating a series of car break-ins near Aksarben Village. Residents are advised to lock their vehicles and remove valuables from sight.
On a brighter note, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is celebrating the birth of a baby giraffe. The public can suggest names for the new arrival through the zoo's website.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We're kicking off today with a red flag warning in effect until 7 PM due to very dry conditions and gusty winds. Fire officials are urging residents to avoid any activities that could create sparks. Despite the fire risk, it's a warm one out there with temperatures expected to hit the low 80s this afternoon, potentially breaking records.
In city news, the Omaha City Council is set to vote today on a proposal to expand public transportation options, including new bus routes to growing suburbs. This comes as our metro area continues to see steady growth, with the labor force now topping 1 million people.
Speaking of jobs, Omaha's tech scene is booming. The average tech salary has climbed to $81,000, with cloud engineers commanding up to $112,000 annually. Companies like Buildertrend and Hudl are rapidly expanding their local workforces.
In real estate, the housing market remains competitive. The median home price in Omaha now stands at $265,000, up 5% from last year. New developments are popping up, particularly in West Omaha and Papillion.
Turning to sports, UNO's basketball team is making waves. Head coach Chris Crutchfield was just named Summit League Coach of the Year after leading the Mavericks to their first-ever Division 1 regular season title. They face Kansas City in the conference tournament tonight at 6 PM.
In community news, the annual St. Patrick's Day parade drew record crowds downtown yesterday. Local Irish pubs report brisk business continuing today.
Looking ahead, the NSAA State Basketball Tournament kicks off tomorrow in Lincoln. Omaha schools are well-represented in both the girls' and boys' brackets.
On a somber note, JOANN fabric store at Westroads Mall is set to close as part of the company's nationwide shutdown. Employees are being offered assistance in finding new positions.
In today's crime report, Omaha police are investigating a series of car break-ins near Aksarben Village. Residents are advised to lock their vehicles and remove valuables from sight.
On a brighter note, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is celebrating the birth of a baby giraffe. The public can suggest names for the new arrival through the zoo's website.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.