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1. The September 12th News of the Week (omaha.com) — Omaha readers get a quick rundown of big local developments, including a proposed combined police and fire headquarters at the Crossroads redevelopment and a new six-story mixed-use building at Hartwood Preserve. The piece also notes staffing turnover at the state's economic development department, Council Bluffs' decisions on the South Expressway, and recognition for NP Dodge leaders by the Omaha Area Board of Realtors.
2. Partners for Livable Omaha debuts cost-effective small homes in Benson (ketv.com) — New small homes designed for aging and affordability are debuting today in Omaha's Benson neighborhood, with a ribbon cutting and public viewing at 12:30 p.m. Partners for Livable Omaha and UNL designers created these colorful accessory dwelling units to reduce costs, improve accessibility, and help longtime residents stay in their community as they grow older.
3. Connor Schmidt (wapt.com) — An Omaha native and Millard South graduate, reporter Connor Schmidt now covers stories affecting the Omaha metro, from cybersecurity concerns to emerging synthetic drugs. After returning from Lincoln to finish his degree at UNO, he focused on local college sports and community reporting, and invites residents to share story ideas directly by email.
4. Omaha's water education event highlights new data center concerns (wowt.com) — Omaha families are invited to the long-running World O Water event, where city staff and advocates will share simple ways to conserve water and reduce pollution. This year's program also spotlights growing concerns about how nearby tech data centers could strain Omaha's and Nebraska's water supplies, and what policymakers are doing to protect the Ogallala Aquifer.
5. Nebraska Humane Society: Vets urge gradual weight loss for overweight pets (wowt.com) — Omaha pet owners are being urged to help overweight dogs and cats slim down gradually, starting with a vet visit and small changes to food and exercise. Local veterinarians and the Nebraska Humane Society stress avoiding crash diets, people food, and overfeeding, and invite residents to their free, dog-friendly Walk and Dog Fest on September 27.
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