Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, May 15, 2025.Breaking news today as a $43 million apartment project in Omaha has turned into an unexpected archaeological dig. Construction crews made the surprise discovery while breaking ground on the new residential development. City officials are working with archaeologists to determine the significance of the findings while developers adjust their timeline.In political news, Democrats received a boost yesterday as John Ewing Jr. won Omaha's mayoral election, defeating longtime Republican incumbent Jean Stothert. This marks a significant shift in city leadership that could impact upcoming policy decisions.Over at Creighton University, officials announced they're embarking on a $25 million project that will transform their urban campus in downtown Omaha. The university calls it "one of the most sweeping projects" in its nearly 150-year history, which will likely create construction jobs and reshape that part of downtown.The Planning Board held its public hearing last week, approving the MCC overlay district and a major amendment allowing religious assembly in the R4 district. The board also reviewed final plat approval for Whispering Hollow subdivision, located northwest of 192nd and Ellison Avenue, though concerns were raised about water resources.Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching the mid-70s by afternoon. Perfect weather for checking out the farmers market at the Old Market this evening.In real estate, the housing market continues to show strength with the new Whispering Hollow development, formerly known as Sunrise and Daybreak, moving forward. This development outside city limits received rezoning from AG to R4.Looking ahead to this weekend, the annual Spring Festival will take over Turner Park starting tomorrow, featuring local artisans, food trucks, and live music performances by Omaha-based bands.Congratulations to Central High School's debate team, which qualified for nationals after their regional win last weekend.On the public safety front, police have increased patrols around 192nd and Ellison following community concerns about traffic safety near the new development area.And finally, a heartwarming story: local volunteers are gathering this weekend to install a community garden at Miller Park, transforming an unused space into a neighborhood resource that will provide fresh produce for area residents.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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