Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, September 4th, and we’re bringing you the latest on what’s happening right here in our city.We start off with the weather, and it’s one to keep an eye on. Smoke drifting in from Canadian wildfires has spurred a health advisory across eastern Nebraska, including the Omaha metro. The Department of Health and Human Services reports that our air quality has been hovering in the moderate range, sometimes unhealthy for sensitive groups like children, seniors, pregnant folks, and anyone dealing with heart or lung conditions. If you’re unusually sensitive to smoke, it’s a good idea to keep outdoor activities brief and not too strenuous this morning. Conditions should start clearing up by midday, but we’ll want to stay tuned as the week progresses.There’s a major development downtown on the real estate front. Omaha is seeing a huge surge in apartment construction, ranking seventh nationwide for growth. By the end of this year, we’re expecting more than thirty-three hundred new apartments—an eighty percent increase over last year, fueled in part by higher home prices pushing more of us to rent. Developers say this is a significant shift, with renters demanding more flexibility and pushing the market forward.Jobs in construction and property management are strong right now, but there are growing pains elsewhere. Some healthcare providers and families in Omaha are raising the alarm about Medicaid rate cuts affecting autism services. The head of a local clinic says wage freezes and staff reduction are making it difficult to maintain care for kids who rely on behavioral therapy, and a few specialized providers are even considering leaving Nebraska entirely. Families are writing to their senators, worried about disruptions in crucial therapies their children need.Looking at city government, the Omaha Planning Board just held a public hearing to review several zoning and development requests, which could shape the landscape around North Saddle Creek Road and the Old Market. Meanwhile, the city is inviting online bids for several municipal projects through the end of September, so for local contractors, it’s a busy season.On the crime front, Omaha police have responded to a handful of overnight thefts in the Dundee and Benson neighborhoods but report no major violence in the last twenty-four hours. Officers continue to urge caution against door-to-door scams and remind us to report any suspicious activity especially as days get shorter.Turning to sports, the UNO volleyball team is hitting the road this weekend, facing a tough lineup at the Flo Hyman Classic in Houston. Omaha high school teams are also off to a strong start this fall, with Central and Millard South both notching wins in football openers.For those job hunting or looking for a fresh start, the city’s ongoing construction boom means strong demand for skilled trades, building managers, and real estate professionals. And with those apartment numbers climbing, property managers say entry-level and mid-career positions are popping up across the area.If you’re in the mood for culture, this weekend brings live music at Turner Park and an art walk through the Blackstone District. The Joslyn Art Museum’s family programs are back, and the city is gearing up for the annual Food Truck Rodeo on Leavenworth Street.We want to share something uplifting—a group of Omaha teens joined forces to rehab the community garden near 24th and Lake, planting late-summer vegetables and even building a new bench for neighbors to enjoy the space.That’s our look at the stories shaping Omaha today. Thanks for starting your morning with Local Pulse. Be sure to subscribe for daily updates and community stories that matter most to you. This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. 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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