Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, September eleventh. It is a cool start to our day, with morning clouds over the metro giving way to some sunshine by noon. Highs should reach the upper sixties, so if you are heading to an event or just out for errands, a light jacket might come in handy. Rain is not in the forecast for today, but breezy conditions are likely this afternoon.We begin with breaking news near 39th and Spaulding, where Omaha police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night. One person was critically injured and is being treated at Nebraska Medical Center. Officers have increased patrols in the area and are urging the community to share any information. Updates are expected later today as police work to identify all those involved.At city hall today, officials continue debates over property tax reform. Nebraska’s current tax cap system remains more lenient than in other states, with school districts making up over three billion of the statewide property tax burden. There is growing support among lawmakers, led by Senator Robert Hallstrom, to tighten caps and streamline rate limits which could directly impact our wallets. Expect more information as the legislative study moves forward in the coming weeks.Switching over to the job market now, Omaha employers continue to post steady hiring numbers, especially across health care and logistics. Job seekers have seen roughly eleven hundred new openings locally just this week, with major employers like CHI Health and Union Pacific leading the way. Those exploring opportunities in real estate will find inventory tight but improving slightly, with the average home price hovering around three hundred thirty thousand. Multiple new apartment buildings have opened along Dodge and Farnam, and a few more are set to open before the end of the year.It is a lively week on the cultural front. Last night at Werner Park, cat lovers and baseball fans combined forces for Take Meow’t to the Ball Game, which brought hundreds of fans to cheer on the Omaha Storm Chasers—many with their feline friends in tow. The Storm Chasers will wrap up their series Friday, and tickets are still available.Looking at school news, Benson High’s robotics team just won first place in a statewide engineering challenge, and Westside’s girls’ cross country squad claimed third place at their regional meet. Congratulations to all our talented students.Turning to community life, a unique event is set for Saturday at Elmwood Park, where the Omaha Food Truck Festival returns with over thirty vendors and live local music—an easy way to enjoy the outdoors while supporting small businesses.A quick feel-good story as we close: The Benson neighborhood came together this week to build and stock a new community pantry on Maple Street, providing food and essentials for families in need. Volunteers say the response from neighbors has already exceeded expectations.Thank you for tuning in and being part of our community. Remember to subscribe so you never miss an update. This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We will see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease 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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