Bitter Chill Grips Omaha, Corps Seeks Flood Study Input, and Creighton Hoops Thrill

Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Saturday, January 24th. We start with the weather thats dominating our morning. Frigid conditions grip Omaha with spotty snow showers wrapping up now around the metro area, leaving about one inch of powdery accumulation on streets like Dodge and Farnam. Highs today barely hit 4 degrees under cloudy skies, with wind chills near negative 30 that could bring frostbite in just 30 minutes. Bundle up tight, keep pets inside, and check on neighbors before heading out to places like the Old Market. Expect partly cloudy skies Sunday with lows near negative 3 and highs in the low teens, warming to the 20s early next week. Turning to city updates, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District is calling for public comments on a major Lower Missouri River flood risk study. They want our input on plans to boost resiliency along the river basin, with meetings set for late February. Submit thoughts by March 9th to help shape projects that protect homes near the Missouri and Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. In new business news, were watching economic ripples from Governor Pillens push on state development funds, which could tighten belts for local projects but spur private growth here. No major openings or closings today, but job postings in healthcare and tech hover around 5,000 in the metro, per recent listings. Real estate stays steady with median home prices near 300,000 dollars, though sales dipped 5 percent last month amid the cold snap. On the crime front, Omaha Police report a quiet past 24 hours no significant incidents or arrests, though they remind us to watch for icy roads near 72nd and Dodge. Creighton mens basketball pulled off a thrilling win over Seton Hall last night, keeping our Bluejays in contention. Local schools like Burke High saw strong debate team results at regionals. Looking ahead, bundle up for the community chili cook-off at Stinson Park tomorrow if weather holds, and river flood forums kick off soon. Finally, a feel-good shoutout to the volunteers clearing snow at Fontenelle Forest, keeping trails open for families despite the freeze. Thanks for tuning in, listeners subscribe for daily updates. This has been Omaha Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.