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Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. New 186-unit affordable housing development planned for downtown Omaha (3newsnow.com) — A 186-unit affordable apartment building is proposed for 24th and Dodge in downtown Omaha, replacing a parking lot and adjacent building. Developer GreenSlate says most units would be priced for households below area median income, with strong access to Orbit transit and ongoing community input as the project moves through City Council approvals toward a planned 2028 completion.
2. North Omaha pool may not reopen as costs mount (wowt.com) — High Point Pool in North Omaha may not reopen next season as mounting repair, water, and payroll costs outpace revenue from just 50 members. Board leaders say losing the pool would remove a key place where neighborhood kids learn to swim, and they're asking residents to donate or volunteer to help raise about $25,000 to stay afloat.
3. Part of Omaha's 13th Street named for former three-term Mayor Jean Stothert (omaha.com) — A stretch of 13th Street between Douglas and Harney in downtown Omaha now carries the honorary name "Jean Stothert Street," recognizing the former three-term mayor. Local leaders, including ex-Mayor Hal Daub, Rep. Don Bacon, and Greater Omaha Chamber CEO Heath Mello, joined Stothert and her family for Thursday's unveiling ceremony.
4. Customers report contaminated fuel at Mega Saver gas station in Sarpy County (3newsnow.com) — Drivers using premium fuel at the Mega Saver at 168th and Cornhusker in Sarpy County say contaminated gas with water left their vehicles stalling or dead shortly after filling up. The Gretna-area incident, impacting Omaha metro commuters, has prompted a corporate investigation, temporary shutdown of the premium pumps, and mixed experiences for customers seeking reimbursement for costly repairs.
5. Nebraska's Growing Role in Health Initiatives Highlighted During Visit by HHS Secretary Kennedy (nebraska.gov) — Top federal and state leaders gathered at UNMC in Omaha to spotlight Nebraska's growing role in national health security and rural health transformation. Their visit highlighted local biocontainment expertise, new SNAP soda restrictions, Medicaid work requirements, and nutrition-focused initiatives that could shape health care access, benefits, and expectations for Omaha families in the coming years.
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