Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Friday, May 2, 2025.Election season continues to move forward in Omaha with today marking an important deadline for voters. If you're planning to vote in the May 13 citywide general election, today is your last chance to register in person at the election office on West Center Road. It's also the final day for registered voters to deliver early mail-in ballot requests in person. Remember, this follows the April 1 primary where voters narrowed down mayoral candidates who will face off in less than two weeks.The Berkshire Hathaway weekend festivities are kicking off today with the 16th Annual Gabelli Omaha Value Investor Conference at the Hilton Omaha. The conference begins at 8:00 AM with a Berkshire Hathaway panel featuring Adam Mead, author of "The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway." Other speakers include executives from Lindsay Corporation, Union Pacific, and Valmont Industries. This event traditionally marks the start of the busy Berkshire shareholders weekend that brings thousands of visitors to our city.At the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Alexandra Bilunas has been named program director in the department of growth and development. UNMC employees also have their last chance to participate in the Employee Engagement Survey, which was extended through today to increase participation.City Council members are preparing for the upcoming general election on May 13. After the April primary narrowed the field, Districts 2 and 4 races remain particularly competitive. Housing affordability and tax-increment funding continue to be hot topics among candidates.The spring housing market is picking up across Omaha, with particular activity in the Aksarben and Midtown areas. Local agents report homes in the $250,000 to $350,000 range are moving quickly, often with multiple offers.Looking ahead to this weekend, several community events are worth checking out. The Cinco de Mayo celebration in South Omaha begins tomorrow with a parade along 24th Street, followed by food and music at Plaza de la Raza.For today, expect mild temperatures around 70 degrees with partly cloudy skies – perfect weather for enjoying a walk along the Missouri River trails or catching a high school baseball game at one of our city parks.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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