Omaha Local Pulse

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, May 3rd. We kick off today with big energy from yesterdays Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting at CHI Health Center Omaha, where Greg Abel took center stage, drawing crowds and boosting our local economy as always. That buzz carries into our job market, with about 500 new openings posted last week in tech and finance sectors around downtown and Aksarben Village.

Shifting to city hall, council approved a new bike lane project along Saddle Creek Road yesterday, making commutes safer and greener for us all. On real estate, median home...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, May 3.

We kick off with the big buzz from yesterday's Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting at the CHI Health Center. Greg Abel stepped into the spotlight as the new CEO, delivering a one-hour business update and fielding questions alongside Ajit Jain. The exhibit hall racked up sales near last year's record of one point five million dollars, drawing crowds including Tim Cook and even Bill Murray. Shareholders filled the arena, though it felt a bit quieter without Warren Buffett at the helm. This shift marks a new era for our...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, May 2. We kick off with city hall updates that hit close to home. The Omaha City Council is eyeing a new rule for food trucks, requiring them to hit a licensed commissary kitchen daily for cleaning and prep, aligning with Douglas County Health guidelines. They vote on May 19, which could streamline safety but change routines for vendors around 72nd and Dodge.

Our weather this morning brings overcast skies at 12 degrees Celsius, feeling like 12 with light 6 kilometer per hour winds from the west and 52 percent humidity. A frost advisory lifted...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, May 1st. We kick off today with the buzz around the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder weekend, which starts right now and draws folks from around the world to spots like CHI Health Center and hotels nearby. Businesses near headquarters are already seeing early visitors stopping by, even as questions linger about turnout this first year without Warren Buffett leading the Saturday meeting. WOWT reports rooms are still available but prices run a bit higher than usual, boosting our local economy just like always.

Weather-wise, we had light rain overnight with...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, April 30. We kick off with some spotty light rain lingering into this morning from KMTV weather reports, keeping things cloudy with highs in the upper 50s. Grab your jacket for outdoor plans around CHI Health Center or downtown, as temps dip to the mid 30s tonight with possible patchy frost tomorrow. Mostly dry ahead for the next week or so.

City Hall made waves yesterday renaming a stretch of Western Avenue from 72nd to 74th Street after civil rights activist Tessie Edwards, Omahas first Black teacher in the Archdiocese...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, April 26. We kick off with the weather shaping our day, listeners. Thunderstorms rolled west of Omaha last evening, per KETV reports, and were seeing scattered severe storms building this afternoon with a slight risk right here in our area, according to KLKN forecasts. Expect cloudy mornings giving way to highs near 69 degrees, east winds at 10 to 15 miles per hour, and possible golf ball hail, 65 mile per hour gusts, or isolated tornadoes. Plan indoor alternatives for outdoor plans, but we should see sun return by midweek with 70s ahead.

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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, April 25. We kick off with the weather shaping our day. Expect morning sunshine giving way to afternoon clouds and evening rain showers moving in from the west, with highs near 70. Stay cautious tonight and tomorrow, as stronger storms could bring damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain up to three inches into Sunday evening around Omaha and Lincoln, possibly causing flash flooding. Monday looks drier but windy in the 60s. Plan indoor activities if possible.

In breaking news, Omaha police report a quiet past 24 hours with no major incidents...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, April 24th.

We're starting this morning with weather on our minds after a significant system moved through our area yesterday. A line of severe thunderstorms rolled through Omaha, eastern Nebraska, and western Iowa on Thursday, bringing brief heavy rain and small hail to the region. If you were caught in that, you weren't alone. The storms moved through fairly quickly, but they definitely got our attention. As we head into today, we're keeping an eye on conditions as we move through the day, so stay weather aware if you're...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, April 23rd. We start with breaking news from the Nebraska Supreme Court, which has filed formal charges against a local Omaha lawyer, as reported by KTIV News, shaking up our legal community and reminding us to stay vigilant about professional standards. Shifting to city hall, officials just approved new pedestrian safety upgrades along Dodge Street near Turner Park, making daily walks safer for families heading to work or school.

Our weather today brings potential severe thunderstorms starting around noon, according to the Omaha World-Herald, so we advise listeners to...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, April 19. We kick off with the weather shaping our day. After a chilly night dipping to the mid-30s with patchy frost in spots like northeast Nebraska neighborhoods, we are looking at mostly sunny skies today with highs around 63 degrees and lighter southwest winds at 5 to 15 miles per hour. It is perfect for outdoor plans near the Old Market or Heartland of America Park, but bundle up early. Warmth builds fast, hitting the upper 70s tomorrow and upper 80s Tuesday, though breezy conditions bring fire risks, so we skip outdoor burning...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, April 18.

We start with the weather shaping our day. KETV reports windy conditions and falling temperatures carried over from yesterday, with a Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service Omaha Valley office kicking in tomorrow for fire risks across our area. Bundle up for cooler winds this morning, but expect partial clearing by afternoon, highs around 55 degrees, perfect for indoor plans or quick errands. Outdoor events might feel brisk near the Old Market.

In breaking news from City Hall, council approved zoning tweaks yesterday to speed...

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...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, April 16. We kick off with the weather shaping our day. Spotty storms bubbled up overnight from the Kansas Nebraska border, bringing isolated hail pockets to the Omaha metro, but they cleared by morning. Expect partly sunny skies today with highs around 75 degrees and southwest winds at 15 to 25 miles per hour. Those winds could whip up scattered strong storms this afternoon from 2 to 9 p.m., packing large hail and damaging gusts, so we stay cautious for outdoor plans around Heartland of America Park or along the riverfront. Thursday brings dry, sunny warmth...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, April 12. We kick off with last nights severe weather drama that hit close to home. KETV reports scattered strong thunderstorms rolled through southeast Nebraska Saturday evening, with a Tornado Watch in place until 11 p.m. for areas including Lincoln and Beatrice. Ping-pong sized hail and winds up to 65 miles per hour caused some power outages near 72nd and Dodge, but our crews cleared most roads by dawn. No major injuries, though we urge you to check your severe weather plans today. Expect partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-60s...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, April 11.

We kick off with the weather shaping our day. KETV reports rain arriving late tonight and continuing into tomorrow, so expect a mostly dry morning perfect for errands around Aksarben Village or the Old Market, but grab umbrellas for afternoon outings. Todays outlook stays mild in the upper 50s with clouds building, keeping outdoor plans flexible.

Over at Werner Park, our Omaha Storm Chasers fired up yesterday with exciting plays, including Tyler Beede and Ryan Jensens key hits driving in runs for Kameron Misner and Nick...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, April 10th.

We're waking up to some relief after yesterday's severe weather pushed through southeast Nebraska. The Omaha area received beneficial rainfall overnight that's helping our local landscape as we head into spring. If you were watching the skies Thursday evening, you saw some intense activity with large hail and damaging winds across areas like Beatrice and Fairbury between 6 and 11 PM. The good news is that system has moved on, and we're looking at clearing skies as we move through today.

Speaking of weather, today's forecast is...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, April 9th.

We're tracking significant weather developments as we head into this afternoon and evening. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to move into southeastern Nebraska starting around eight this morning, with showers and rumbles of thunder continuing through midday and afternoon hours. The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk of severe storms for areas south of the Omaha metro, with the Storm Prediction Center issuing a slight risk near the Kansas state line. We're watching for potential hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall, particularly in southeast Nebraska...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, April 5th. We kick off this Easter Sunday with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures climbing to the upper 50s this afternoon, a nice warmup from our chilly start around 36 degrees at Millard Airport. KETV reports a slight chance of showers, but it stays dry enough for outdoor hunts and gatherings, though bundle up for north winds near 10 miles per hour. Looking ahead, rain chances rise Monday evening into a wintry mix Tuesday, so plan drives carefully.

We loved seeing families brave the April chill yesterday at La Vistas annual...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, April 4. We kick things off with todays cloudy cool weather bringing afternoon storms our way, according to Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey. Expect chilly temps in the 50s, possible hail and high winds, so we stay cautious for outdoor plans near the Old Market or Miller Park. But look ahead, Easter Sunday shapes up sunny at 64 degrees, perfect for egg hunts.

In breaking news, an Omaha Police officer suffered minor shrapnel injuries during a training exercise at the departments center yesterday. OPD reports the incident happened when a gun fired accidentally...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, April 3rd. We start with some positive movement on our streets as local leaders and five agencies ramp up patrols on South 13th Street in South Omaha, leading to a big drop in speeding. Neighbors met recently, and now an electronic speed sign logs traffic data there to guide even more targeted enforcement, making daily drives safer for everyone heading to work or school.

City Hall keeps things rolling with a pre-council meeting today at 10:30 a.m. in the Jesse Lowe Conference Room at the Omaha Douglas Civic Center...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, April 2. We kick off with breaking news from the past day: a 32-year-old driver suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash, and firefighters tackled an apartment blaze in the Everett Neighborhood, keeping it contained quickly. Omaha police report no other major incidents in the last 24 hours, but we stay vigilant for your safety.

City Hall updates show the Zoning Board of Appeals reviewing a variance today at 1819 Farnam Street for a front yard setback at 1010 Frederick Street, easing construction of a new single-family home and boosting neighborhood growth. On...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, March 29th. We kick off with breaking news from the track as our Omaha Mavericks track and field team opens their outdoor season today at the Central Nebraska Challenge in Kearney. High winds postponed it from yesterday, but they are set to compete starting at 1 p.m. Central Time in the long jump and seven other events. Five freshmen from right here, like Becca Campbell from Papillion and Charlotte Gregor from South Omaha, make their debuts despite the gusty conditions. We wish them steady feet and strong pushes.

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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for March 28th. We kick off with breaking developments from city hall, where State Senator Megan Hunt just introduced a bill to restore SNAP exemptions for veterans, the homeless, and foster youth aging out of care, easing work requirements that hit hard since last fall and helping folks secure housing and meals without extra hurdles. On the fuel front, global tensions are pushing gas prices up to about three dollars thirty-seven cents a gallon statewide, but we spot relief at NP Mart on Northwest Radial Highway, where its down to three-oh-nine, thanks to...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, March 27. We start with breaking news from City Hall and our metropolitan planners. The Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning agency, known as MAPA, just released their draft FY2027 Unified Planning Work Program, outlining transportation projects across Douglas and Sarpy Counties here in Nebraska and western Pottawattamie in Iowa. Theyre seeking your input until April 20, with a public meeting set for 1:30 p.m. on April 23 at their offices on 2222 Cuming Street. This shapes how we get around daily, from road improvements to transit options, so we encourage listeners to check mapacog.org...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, March 26. We start with the weather shaping our day. Record-breaking heat is pushing folks off trails around Fontenelle Forest, and a smoke advisory from DHHS and DWEE covers eastern Nebraska, including us here in Omaha, through 10 a.m. today. Air quality sits at moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups, so we urge listeners with asthma or kids to limit outdoor time near busy spots like Aksarben Village. Expect hazy skies easing later, with highs near 85 and winds calming to 10 miles per hour. That smoke ties into bigger fire news: one person...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, March twenty-second.

We're waking up to an absolutely extraordinary weather story this morning. Just yesterday, Omaha set a new record for the warmest March day ever recorded in our city. Temperatures soared into the low nineties across the metro, and meteorologists are calling this part of a remarkable week of record-breaking heat that's been sweeping across the entire country. The National Weather Service in Omaha warned that this heat is likely breaking long-standing records from over a century ago. What makes this even more significant is that we're just...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, March 21.

We start with a heads-up on air quality as smoke from prescribed burns in Kansas Flint Hills drifts our way tonight. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Water, Energy, and Environment warn of moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups conditions from 8 p.m. today through 9 a.m. tomorrow across Douglas, Sarpy, and nearby counties, including right here in Omaha and Bellevue. If you have heart or lung issues, are a senior, pregnant, or chasing kids around, ease up on outdoor exertion near spots...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, March twentieth.

We're starting the week with spring officially here and folks across the metro are taking advantage of the milder weather. If you're planning to head out today, we're looking at pleasant conditions with temperatures climbing into the mid-fifties by afternoon. A few clouds rolling through but nothing that should dampen your plans. The weekend is shaping up nicely as well, so this is a great window to get outside and enjoy some fresh air.

On the transportation front, we're seeing steady traffic flow on our...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, March 19th. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall, where the Omaha City Council delayed a vote on the 411 million dollar wastewater project, raising questions about contractor selection and bidding near the Missouri River plants. This could impact our water bills down the line, so were watching closely. In other updates, lawmakers are eyeing a three million dollar pull from the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund to plug a bigger state budget gap, sparking worry among vets at local VFW posts.

Weather wise, were bracing for rain and...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, March 15. We start with breaking news from our state: massive wildfires are raging across Nebraska, scorching around 600,000 acres in the Panhandle and other areas, with one tragic loss of life in Morrill County. Governor Jim Pillen toured the damage yesterday alongside Senator Pete Ricketts, securing a FEMA grant for relief, deploying National Guard teams, and extending the statewide burn ban through March 27. Here in Omaha, Mayor John Ewing urges us to support volunteer firefighters with donations—smoke may drift our way today, so stay alert.

On local roads, we ha...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, March 14th.

We're waking up to some interesting developments across our community this weekend. First, let's talk about what's happening with our weather today because it's going to shape how we spend our Saturday. We're looking at temperatures climbing into the mid-forties with increasing cloud cover as the day progresses. There's a chance of light rain moving in this evening, so if you've got outdoor plans, you might want to get them done earlier rather than later. Tomorrow should clear up nicely though, so we're not looking at a...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, March 13. We start with breaking news from yesterday afternoon when strong winds toppled a tree onto a power line at Saddle Creek Road and 50th Street, knocking out electricity to businesses like Blue Line Coffee for about an hour. Owner Jess McCallie told 3 News Now they scrambled to find fridge space at nearby spots, and crews faced a cracked pole that slowed repairs, reminding us how weather can hit our daily grind hard.

Those gusts tie into todays weather, which brings partly cloudy skies with winds easing to 15 miles...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, March 12. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall, where council members just approved a 5 million dollar upgrade to the sidewalks along Dodge Street near Turner Park, making daily walks safer and more accessible for us all after those recent pothole complaints. This directly impacts our commutes and neighborhood strolls.

Shifting to weather, last night's light snow left a slippery layer on roads like 72nd Street, so we drive carefully this morning, especially heading to the Old Market. Expect partly cloudy skies today with highs around 42 degrees and...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Sunday, March 8. We kick off with warmer days ahead, as National Today reports temperatures climbing with plenty of sunshine to finish the weekend. That means perfect conditions for outdoor plans today, though keep an eye on gusty winds near the Missouri River. Expect highs in the upper 50s this afternoon, staying mild into tomorrow.

Sports fans, our Omaha Mavericks mens basketball team fought hard but fell 74-50 to top-seeded North Dakota State in the Summit League semifinal yesterday in Sioux Falls, ending their season at 16-16. Hockey wrapped up too...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, March seventh.

We're tracking some significant developments across the region that could affect your weekend plans. Let's start with what's happening on the University of Nebraska campus, where the Huskers are gearing up for a major recruiting weekend. This is shaping up to be the biggest one they've had all cycle, with more than twenty top prospects heading to Lincoln. The football program is bringing in some serious talent, including linemen from Louisiana and Philadelphia, plus several receivers from down south. This recruiting push comes as the team prepares...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, March 6th. We kick off today with breaking news from City Hall, where council members just approved a 15 million dollar upgrade to the sidewalks along Dodge Street near the Old Market, making it safer and easier for us to stroll downtown without tripping on those cracked paths. This directly impacts our daily commutes and evening walks, with work starting next month.

Shifting to the weather, we have partly cloudy skies this morning with temperatures climbing to 52 degrees by afternoon, perfect for outdoor errands, though a light breeze off the...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, March 5th. We kick off with somber news from our community. Sgt. First Class Noah Tietjens, a Bellevue resident from Washington Terrace mobile home park, was one of four U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike in Kuwait during the early days of the Iran war. A devoted father, husband, and black belt martial arts instructor, Noah served with the 103rd Sustainment Command, keeping our troops supplied. Governor Pillen is holding his family in our prayers, and we extend our deepest sympathies to them and all affected.

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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for March 3rd. We start with breaking news on gas prices spiking across Nebraska, including right here in Omaha, after U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran over the weekend. According to Nebraska Public Media, AAA reports our state average hit nearly two dollars eighty-eight cents per gallon this morning, up sixteen cents from yesterday and twenty-five cents from last week. Local stations near 72nd and Dodge saw jumps of about twenty cents, so we might want to top off tanks early before errands today. This comes as refineries switch to pricier summer...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for February 28th. We kick off today with exciting sports action right in our backyard. Our Omaha Lancers face the Muskegon Lumberjacks tonight at 6:05 at Liberty First Credit Union Arena on South 77th Street in Ralston. These top-ranked teams promise a high-stakes hockey clash in a lively crowd, marking their final regular-season matchup. Closer to home, Britt Prince, the Omaha native and Husker star from Elkhorn North, leads Nebraska womens basketball against Rutgers at 1 p.m. in Lincoln at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Fresh off her game-winning three at Washington, Prince averages over 20 points...

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, February 27. We start with breaking news from earlier this week that grabbed headlines worldwide: a massive sinkhole opened up near the University of Nebraska-Omaha on Tuesday afternoon, swallowing a silver Dodge Ram pickup and a maroon Jeep SUV right at a red light. The hole stretched 30 feet long, 50 feet wide, and up to 15 feet deep, likely from a broken water main scouring soil underground, according to Omaha Public Works engineer Austin Rowser. Luckily, no one was hurt—bystanders jumped in to pull the drivers to safety before first responders arrived, and po...