Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, May 17, 2025.
The 2025 Greater Omaha Heart & Stroke Walk returns today at a brand new location - the Gene Leahy Mall. Check-in begins at 8 am with the walk starting at 9:30 am. There's still time to register in person if you'd like to join this important fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Our own Zach Williamson from 3 News Now will serve as emcee for the event.
In political news, Omaha continues to make waves as the city recently replaced three-term Republican mayor Jean Stothert with Democrat John Ewing Jr. This change reflects shifting political dynamics in our area, even as Nebraska's congressional representation remains divided.
Sports fans will need to adjust their weekend plans as Omaha baseball's doubleheader at North Dakota State was cancelled yesterday due to rain and poor field conditions. A single game will be played today at 1 pm. Meanwhile, our Omaha softball team faces an elimination game today at 3:30 pm in the NCAA tournament after falling 1-0 to California yesterday. The Mavericks are making their third straight NCAA tournament appearance.
At City Hall, the Planning Board recently approved the MCC overlay district and a major amendment to a conditional use permit for religious assembly in the R4 district. These decisions will impact development patterns in several neighborhoods.
Looking ahead to local governance, all seven City Council members are running for re-election in the upcoming May 13 elections. Council President Pete Festersen declared his intention to run last October.
Today's weather gives us perfect conditions for the Heart & Stroke Walk with clear skies and mild temperatures through the morning. Expect increasing clouds by afternoon with a slight chance of showers later today.
Community members looking for ways to support important causes can also mark their calendars for the Omaha Promise Walk for Preeclampsia happening later this summer, which will raise awareness for maternal health issues.
For families seeking weekend activities, the Omaha Zoo offers special weekend programming, with animal encounters scheduled throughout the day and a new exhibit opening in the aquarium section.
We're seeing increased activity along the riverfront as summer approaches, with several new restaurants preparing to open next week and expanded hours at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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