Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, October seventeenth, twenty twenty-five. We wake up today to cool, cloudy skies and a high around fifty-three degrees, so if you’re headed out this morning, grab a light jacket. Some light showers are expected this afternoon, but nothing that will wash out your weekend plans. Looking ahead, we can expect a slight warm-up on Saturday, with drier conditions returning by Sunday.
Kicking things off with today's breaking news, homicide detectives are investigating a suspicious death discovered last night in north Omaha. Detectives cordoned off the area near North Thirty-Third and Fowler Avenue, and investigators say there is no ongoing threat to neighborhoods nearby, but are calling for anyone with information to reach out. We’ll continue following updates as more details become available.
Meanwhile, at City Hall, redistricting is heating up. With Nebraska’s Second Congressional District—right here in Omaha—seen as a key battleground, state lawmakers, led by Republicans, are debating whether to redraw district lines ahead of the twenty twenty-six election. Gov. Jim Pillen supports the move, but some legislators remain hesitant, aware that pushing too far could make other seats unexpectedly competitive. For everyday Omaha residents, it means our voices could carry extra weight as these changes ripple through future election cycles.
On the real estate front, Omaha’s housing market held steady this week, with just over three hundred new listings coming online. Average home prices continue to hover just below three hundred thousand dollars, a slight uptick from summer months. According to local realtors, west Omaha neighborhoods near Zorinsky Lake are especially hot this fall, with homes moving quickly and several bidding wars erupting, a clear sign of demand outpacing supply.
Turning to jobs, the outlook remains positive for job seekers this October. The Omaha Chamber reports about two thousand open positions across health care, manufacturing, and information technology. Mutual of Omaha and CHI Health lead the list of employers hiring in bulk, while several small businesses in Benson and Blackstone have put out the call for seasonal help ahead of the holidays.
In new business activity, greetings to Good Grounds coffee, which opened its doors this morning on Maple Street in the heart of Benson. The local owners hope to be a community hub with live music and open mic nights starting next week. Over in Midtown Crossing, residents bid farewell to Blue Fern gift shop, which closed after five years but hinted at popping up for holiday markets.
Sports fans in Omaha have a big weekend ahead. Tonight at the CHI Health Center, the Creighton men’s basketball team, ranked twenty-third in the nation, takes on number sixteen Iowa State in a highly anticipated exhibition. Tip-off is at seven thirty, and tickets are nearly sold out. And, at one p.m., the Mavericks Cross Country team hosts their second and final home meet of the season, welcoming teams from across the Summit League. Both events should bring great crowds and plenty of school spirit.
Checking in with our schools, Omaha North High’s debate team just secured first place at the statewide invitational, and Omaha South’s girls soccer squad clinched a playoff berth after a thrilling overtime win at Norris High.
This week’s feel-good story comes from Dundee, where neighbors stepped up for longtime resident Mary Watson, whose yard was damaged in last week’s storm. More than twenty volunteers, young and old, arrived with rakes and tools, turning a tough situation into a day of community and connection. Mary says she’s grateful, and says Omaha truly lives up to its reputation as the heart of the heartland.
Before we close, one more note on public safety—Omaha police arrested two suspects early this morning near Seventy-Second and Harrison in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins. Officers say increased patrols will continue through the weekend. Please stay aware and lock your vehicles.
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