Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, October 23. We’re starting off today with a look at a major topic from City Hall. After two months of heated debate, the Omaha City Council has officially voted down the proposal that would have imposed fines on people living in homeless encampments on public property. This decision comes after passionate discussion from both sides about how best to address homelessness while balancing public safety and compassion in our city. Although the council chose not to move forward with fines, city officials say they’re still exploring long-term solutions to help our homeless neighbors.On the jobs front, concerns about the beef market are making headlines. Senator Pete Ricketts yesterday called for market-based solutions to address rising beef costs, urging the administration to reconsider plans to import beef from Argentina. The Nebraska Farm Bureau echoed concerns about how such imports could drive prices down for local cattle, impacting jobs and rural communities across Douglas County. While there’s no immediate change to import policy, area ranchers and processors are watching closely for updates.Local schools have been busy this week. Millard North’s debate team clinched first place in the district tournament Tuesday night, pulling ahead after a tiebreaker round. That’s a big win for the Mustangs, and we send them our congratulations. Meanwhile, Omaha South’s volleyball team snagged a victory over Lincoln High, bumping them to second in the metro standings.When it comes to real estate, the latest numbers show about 350 new homes listed in Omaha just this past week, with average prices holding steady around 320 thousand dollars. Realtors say interest from out-of-state buyers remains strong, driven by our growing tech sector and university neighborhood demand.Turning to weather, we can expect cloudy skies most of the day with occasional light showers through the late morning hours. Temperatures will hover in the mid-sixties, warming up slightly for the afternoon. Tonight, skies should clear and lows will dip into the forties, so keep a jacket handy if you’re out for evening events or high school football games.Let’s touch briefly on crime. Omaha police report a quiet stretch overnight, with just one significant incident—a burglary on 108th Street near Westroads Mall. Officers responded quickly, recovering stolen property and making an arrest. No injuries reported, and authorities say patrols will be increased in that area today. Throughout the city, police remind us to lock vehicles and watch for suspicious activity, especially as holiday shopping season approaches.New business activity is buzzing in Midtown, with a local bakery called Honeycomb opening its doors just off Farnam Street. The owner, a recent graduate of UNO, started with pop-up sales at farmers markets and is now expanding thanks to community support. Meanwhile, a long-time fixture, Old Market Books, will close at the end of the month as the owner heads into retirement. Locals are sharing stories and favorite memories, so stop by if you want one last visit.Looking ahead, the Joslyn Art Museum is hosting its Fall Fest this Saturday with free admission and live jazz from local bands. Local food trucks will be parked outside, and families can take part in pumpkin painting and arts workshops from noon to five. Also, don’t miss the South Omaha Latino Heritage Parade, kicking off Sunday morning on 24th Street, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of our city.For today’s feel-good story, we want to spotlight a group of volunteers from Benson who helped plant 200 trees in Levi Carter Park over the weekend. Organizers say the effort will boost shade and wildlife across the park, and neighbors turned out in record numbers, with many families making it a community tradition.Thanks for tuning in to Omaha Local Pulse. Remember to subscribe so you never miss a local update. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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