Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, September eighteenth. We start today with Mayor John Ewing marking his one hundredth day in office. At last night’s third annual Flatwater Free Press Festival, Mayor Ewing highlighted his commitment to adding high-paying jobs, expanding affordable housing, and moving forward with public projects like the streetcar loop that is already under construction on Farnam and Harney. Ewing stressed that his focus is on results, not politics, and made it clear he intends to build on economic stability by retaining most of the previous administration’s staff. Our new mayor says his top goal is growing Omaha in a way that attracts and keeps young professionals, urging them to make this city their long-term home.Real estate and housing remain front and center in the mayor’s vision. Omaha still faces a serious shortage of affordable options. The city’s report shows for every two families making less than twenty-five thousand dollars a year, there is just one affordable unit available. There is some good news on the horizon: thanks to innovative financing tied to the streetcar project, the city expects to add more than one thousand new affordable units as soon as next year. This could help ease pressure for many families who are struggling to keep up with rising rents.For those tracking business activity, Omaha’s job market is steady but could be stronger. Reports indicate we are lagging slightly behind cities like Des Moines when it comes to new job creation. Mayor Ewing says this is a top priority, and he is calling on young professionals to stay and invest in Omaha’s future.Weather this morning feels cooler with a chance of brisk winds, so if you are heading out, grab a jacket. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper sixties. No major rain is expected, making it a comfortable day to enjoy outdoor events.Speaking of events, today and tomorrow the University of Nebraska at Omaha is hosting the Great Plains Water Conference at the Milo Bail Student Center. The event brings together researchers and leaders from across the region to discuss how we can secure our water resources for tomorrow. It is a unique chance for our community to be part of conversations that will impact the entire Midwest.Over in West Omaha, roadwork continues near 120th and Dodge, which is slowing morning commutes. City Hall reminds us to expect extra travel time as crews finish repairs ahead of colder weather. In other city hall developments, the city council is reviewing changes to zoning laws to help speed up new construction, which could help address the ongoing housing shortage.On the cultural front, tonight the Slowdown hosts a concert featuring local indie favorites Paper Planes. Omaha Performing Arts is bringing comedian Hasan Minhaj to the Orpheum this Saturday, so grab tickets while you can. Community events this weekend include Jazz on the Green at Turner Park and the Saturday farmers market at Aksarben Village.In education news, Millard North’s robotics team took first place in a regional competition, bringing home honors and cementing their status as a school to watch in STEM achievements. Meanwhile, Central High’s girls volleyball team pulled off a thrilling five-set win over Lincoln Southeast last night.Now, let’s take a quick look at public safety. Omaha Police report a peaceful night citywide, with no major incidents. One vehicle theft near 42nd and Maple did result in an arrest. Officers remind us to keep cars locked and valuables hidden. There is also an ongoing investigation into a string of catalytic converter thefts in South Omaha. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.Before we go, we want to share one feel-good story. A group of neighbors near Hanscom Park came together last weekend to build a community garden, providing fresh produce for local food banks. Projects like this remind us how much heart and spirit our city has.Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe for tomorrow’s updates and more stories that matter to Omaha. 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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