Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, August 29, 2025.We wake to big excitement across Omaha as our own Nebraska Huskers kick off their football season opener tonight against Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium. Thousands of fans have already started the tailgating celebration. The energy feels like Memorial Stadium just shifted south with a solid crowd of red cheering them on, and plenty of family gatherings happening in parking lots since sunrise. Sports bars near Midtown Crossing and along Dodge Street are prepping for high turnout. Let's keep an eye on how the Huskers deliver in this long-awaited opener.Our weather today brings partly cloudy skies with a light breeze out of the northwest. Temperatures will push the upper 80s by midday, so hydrate if you're tailgating or heading out to outdoor events. Later tonight we could see brief showers moving through, so keep an umbrella handy if you’re out late.In breaking economic developments, Union Pacific Railroad has designated the Prescott Industrial Park here in Omaha as a new Focus Site. This decision means increased rail activity, more logistics jobs, and fresh investment for our industrial corridor. City officials are optimistic that projects like this will spark additional hiring across our manufacturing sector.Local real estate news this week points to steady demand for homes around Aksarben and Benson. Realtors report about 120 active listings this week and an average sale price near 320 thousand dollars. Meanwhile, several small business changes are drawing attention: Longtime bakery Sugar Pine has announced it will close up shop next month after thirty years on Leavenworth Street. On the brighter side, a new co-working space is opening near 72nd and Pine, bringing opportunities for remote workers and entrepreneurs.Omaha city hall shared updates yesterday on ongoing roadwork around West Dodge Road, which will continue today and could lengthen morning commute times. There’s also fresh movement for the new recycling initiative, as officials plan a public info event at Turner Park Saturday at noon to walk residents through expanded recycling guidelines.In community culture, music lovers have plenty to be excited about with Jazz on the Green returning tonight at Midtown’s Turner Park and the annual Omaha Street Art Festival kicking off tomorrow near the Old Market district. Both events are free and family-friendly. For animal lovers, the upcoming Hearts and Hounds event is coming September 13 at Town and Country Animal Rescue in Sarpy County, featuring pet adoptions and heart-healthy screenings.Local schools continue to shine. Two doctoral students from UNMC, Colman Freel and Rebekah Rapoza, just received the 2025-26 Buffett Graduate Scholar honors, a proud point for our university. And, Papillion-La Vista South High’s volleyball team captured their first win of the season last night at home.Crime reports from Omaha police indicate a quiet last 24 hours, with only one major incident on North 24th Street involving an attempted burglary overnight. Officers responded quickly and made an arrest without injury, and they advise our listeners to secure property and stay alert for suspicious activity as school returns and schedules change.Here’s a feel-good story as we wrap up: Katie Geelan-Hansen, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at UNMC, was just awarded a grant to bring new medical simulation mannequins to campus. Her team hopes this hands-on training will help students serve our community with greater skill and confidence.This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. 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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