Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, May 16, 2025.Today is a big day for the University of Nebraska at Omaha as they hold their May Commencement ceremonies at Baxter Arena. With two ceremonies scheduled at 9 AM and 3 PM, expect heavy traffic around Aksarben Village. Adding to the congestion, NSAA State Baseball games will be taking place simultaneously at nearby Tal Anderson Field, with games scheduled throughout the day starting at 10 AM. If you're heading to either event, plan to arrive early and consider using the shuttle service from Scott Campus.In sports news, the Omaha softball team begins their third straight NCAA tournament appearance today. The Mavericks, who are Summit League regular season and tournament champions, will face Cal in the opening round of the Norman regional at 2:30 PM. Sophomore pitcher Maddia Groff is expected to start in the circle for Omaha. She's been outstanding this season with a 1.62 ERA and 238 strikeouts.We're proud to share that the Heartland Crisis Intervention Team, a mental health collaborative program for first responders, recently received a gold-level certification from CIT International. The Munroe-Meyer Institute partners in this de-escalation training program with the Omaha Police Department and Lutheran Family Services, providing valuable training on how to interact with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in emergency situations.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is wrapping up its week of oral arguments in Omaha today. The court has been conducting in-person oral arguments all week at our downtown courthouse.In political news, Omaha has elected its first Black mayor, a historic milestone for our city. The political landscape in Omaha continues to shift as our traditionally purple politics trend increasingly blue.For those traveling by air, be aware that airline complaints nationwide have soared to new heights, so pack your patience if you're heading to Eppley Airfield today.Weather-wise, we're looking at clear skies for all the outdoor activities happening around town today, perfect conditions for both the baseball games and post-commencement celebrations.For anyone navigating around Aksarben Village today, remember that parking will be extremely limited due to the multiple events. Additional parking is available in Aksarben Village garages north of Center Street, and a shuttle service is operating from 11 AM to 7 PM from Scott Campus.This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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