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Also on today's calendar: 43rd Annual Creighton University School of Medicine Walk for Wishes 5K and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Central Omaha families begin the cleanup after flash flooding severely damages homes near 60th and L (3newsnow.com) — Families near 60th and L Street in central Omaha are beginning the painful cleanup after flash flooding filled basements, collapsed walls, and destroyed decades of keepsakes and household items. Residents describe scrambling to evacuate children and elders, losing treasured belongings, and now leaning on family support as they face a long recovery. Reporters say this remains a developing situation.
2. Omaha, Nebraska: Two Students Involved in Parking Lot Shooting Near Burke High Baseball Fields (theunionstar.com) — A shooting in the parking lot near the Burke High School baseball fields in Omaha left one student injured and another detained, according to early police information. The incident, which reportedly prompted a limited safety response at the school, has sparked community concern about youth violence and student wellbeing. Families are urged to watch for official updates and ask about counseling support if needed.
3. Omaha Salvation Army handing out free flood kits, fans (wowt.com) — Omaha residents dealing with recent flooding can pick up free flood cleanup kits and some boxed fans today from The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services building near 108th and Burt, and at the North Corps center near 24th and Pratt. Supplies are available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. while they last, with a drive-through option at the west campus location.
4. Three area agencies awarded grants through federal firefighter assistance program (whig.com) — Omaha's fire department is set to receive about $3.8 million in FEMA funding to hire additional firefighters, part of a broader $10.5 million Region 7 grant package. The story also highlights smaller grants to Illinois and Missouri departments and explains how these awards typically support staffing, equipment, and safety improvements for surrounding communities.
5. Seven Endangered Jemez Mountains Salamanders Collected For First Captive Population As Amphibian & Reptile Conservancy And Partners Launch Effort To Recover Species (losalamosreporter.com) — Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has received seven endangered Jemez Mountains salamanders, launching the first captive population to help save the species. Working with national conservation partners, the zoo will house and breed the salamanders while broader efforts restore their New Mexico forest habitat, positioning Omaha as a key player in this high-stakes wildlife rescue.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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