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In today's newsletter:

• How Omaha schools pushed police to drop electric shock gloves
• Which Local Bandwidth acts are hitting Omaha stages this week?

Also on today's calendar: Community Appreciation Warehouse Sale & Free Books! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: A thunderstorm in the morning, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
• Tuesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools (ktvu.com) — Omaha's school superintendent has asked police to stop using electric shock gloves in the city's public schools, and Omaha Police have agreed to halt their use after community pushback. The decision affects most middle and high schools in the district, though nearby Bellevue officers and some other metro districts still plan to carry the controversial devices.
   

• Week of August 24th Local Bandwidth Bands Live (kibz.com) — Live music fans in Omaha have several chances to catch Local Bandwidth acts this week, including The Platinum Pearls and Hosting Monsters at local venues. The schedule also lists shows in nearby Nebraska towns, so you can plan a quick road trip or stay in the city for Sunday's Public Figure performance.
   

📸 Around Omaha

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Omaha

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Tuesday August 25
• Community Appreciation Warehouse Sale & Free Books! →
  Book Nook Bookstores Papillion, 118 N Washington St, Papillion, NE 68046
  5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Greeting Card DIY Studio →
  Wick & Paper Studio, 1252 Izard St, Omaha
  6:00 pm
• Outdoor Concerts at The Oasis: Featuring Women of Rock →
  Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St, Omaha
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Papa John's Night
  Grace Abbott Elem School Omaha, NE 68118
  5:00 pm
• Trae Crowder →
  Funny Bone Omaha, 710 N 114th St, Omaha
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Family Fun Fest
  Spring Ridge Elementary Omaha, NE 68130
  5:30 pm
• Night Market Presented by by Veridian Credit Union →
  3110 Farnam St, Omaha
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Collage Assemblage Workshop →
  Wick & Paper Studio 1252 Izard Plaza Omaha, NE 68102
  10:00 am
• 2nd Anniversary Party →
  Smash Park La Vista 8121 S 125th St La Vista, NE 68128
  11:00 am
• Live Painting in The Book Nook with local artist Carolyn Strohl! →
  The Book Nook Bookstores Papillion, 114 N Washington St, Papillion
  1:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Esports Rm 703 3:05-4:00 (pick 1)
  Kiewit Middle School Omaha, NE 68118
  7:15 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• City Shuffle: Game Night →
  La Vista City Council Primary Coffee Co. - 10695 Portal Rd., #103 La Vista NE
  6:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Papillion La Vista South Hs Bellevue, NE 68123
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Wake Up Wednesday at West Gate Bank
  Greater Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce West Gate Bank 1004 Cornhusker Road Bellevue NE 68123
  8:00 am
• Planning Commission →
  Papillion City Council City Hall Council Chambers (3rd Floor) - 122 East 3rd Stree
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There are still good people in the world and I live next door to 2 of them.
  I want to say, Thank you, J. I'm using his first initial because I don't have permission to put his name on here. He seen me mowing my yard today,… (Nextdoor Stone Ridge)
• A little yorkie just wandered into our yard at 6705 N.
  112th Ave. Let me know if you're missing a dog. (Nextdoor Cherry Ridge)

• ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Custodian in Omaha. Apply here.
• Ho-Chunk, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping (EVS) Attendant - Omaha in Omaha. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Omaha here.

🗞 Nearby News

Papillion

• 'I just want to make a difference': Over 200 people march from Lincoln to Omaha (klkntv.com)
• Stormy Daniels to perform at new Omaha comedy club in October (omaha.com)
• Upland bird hunting prospects optimistic for Nebraskans (omaha.com)

Bellevue

• Hidden talents: Meet the 2026 Volleyball Super Six (omaha.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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