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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Omaha flood victims urged to act fast to prevent mold (wowt.com) — Omaha-area homeowners dealing with recent flooding are being urged to start drying and cleaning within 24 to 48 hours to avoid costly mold problems. Local partners, including Paul Davis Restoration of Omaha, handed out free cleaning kits and supplies, and residents who missed the event can still request help and materials through the company's 24/7 phone line.
2. Recovery efforts continue in Omaha neighborhoods (wowt.com) — Flood-stricken Omaha neighborhoods are still without gas and water, and some 123 homes have lost MUD service, leaving residents bundling up in chilly nights. The Salvation Army is serving hundreds of hot meals, handing out cleanup kits, and starting today is offering a shower trailer from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. near Karen Pool while families await possible FEMA assistance.
3. Douglas County crash leaves 70-year-old man dead; driver faces homicide charge (3newsnow.com) — A 70-year-old driver died after a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon at Ida Street and Irvington Road in northwest Omaha, and the other driver now faces motor vehicle homicide charges. Deputies say the younger driver allegedly ran a red light, lacked a valid license, and is also subject to an ICE detainer as the investigation continues.
4. 311 Tired of Fielding Non-Emergency Municipal Calls (thehardtimes.net) — A tongue‑in‑cheek story imagines Omaha's 311 non-emergency hotline constantly being confused with the rock band 311, leaving band members fielding pothole complaints and tree-trimming requests from local residents. A fictional Omaha councilman even jokes that touring bands are propping up city services as they juggle concerts with municipal chores.
5. Veteran Spotlight: Spencer Tipold (greatnews.life) — An Air Force maintainer currently stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha shares how he followed his father into military service and now supports RC-135 aircraft on long, demanding days. He describes multiple overseas deployments, the pride he takes in keeping aircraft mission-ready, and the strong camaraderie he's built with fellow airmen and his dad through shared service.
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