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🌱 Patch AM: How a new Omaha cancer trial could change pancreatic treatment
Spotted on the Omaha calendar: Kel Perez
Good day Omaha! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new Omaha cancer trial could change pancreatic treatment
- What Omaha residents should know about this new industrial wastewater permit
- What this minimum wage lawsuit could mean for Omaha workers and prices
Also on today's calendar: Kel Perez and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
1. 'Exciting time' for pancreas cancer treatment as new device offers hope for improved lifespan, quality of life (3newsnow.com) — Doctors at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha are testing a new catheter that delivers chemotherapy directly into pancreatic tumors, aiming to boost effectiveness while reducing side effects. Early trial results look promising, complementing a recently introduced pancreas cancer drug and giving local patients and families new hope for better survival and quality of life in coming years. 
2. Radio Engineering Industries, Inc. (nebraska.gov) — State regulators are proposing to reissue a wastewater pretreatment permit for Radio Engineering Industries on L Street in Omaha, with limits on pollutants sent to the city's Papillion Creek treatment plant and ultimately the Missouri River. Residents can review the draft permit in Lincoln and submit comments or request a hearing before the September 20, 2026 deadline.
3. Nebraska attorney general sues Omaha over minimum wage ordinance ahead of Oct. 1 start (3newsnow.com) — Omaha's new minimum wage ordinance is headed to court after Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued the city, arguing state law should override Omaha's higher youth wage and growth formula. City Attorney Matt Khuse says Omaha will vigorously defend its home-rule authority, with outside counsel already hired as both sides race an Oct. 1 effective date.
4. Life jacket memorial at Wehrspann Lake honors drowning victim, aims to save lives (wowt.com) — A new life jacket loaner station at Wehrspann Lake, inspired by the July drowning of 19-year-old Omaha resident Wyatt Bernal, is now encouraging boaters to suit up before heading out. His mother helped create the memorial-style safety shed, stocked with donated jackets and a heartfelt message, and officials say it could be the first of several similar stations at area NRD lakes.
📸 Around Omaha
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Omaha
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- Kel Perez →
Funny Bone Omaha, 710 N 114th St, Omaha
7:00 pm - Shih Tzu Sprint →
Smash Park La Vista, 8121 S 125th St, La Vista
6:30 pm - Ohana Fun Weekend →
Omaha Children's Museum, 500 S 20th St, Omaha
9:00 am - Copper Etched Garden Markers and Jewelry Workshop →
Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St, Omaha
6:00 pm - Tony Rock →
Funny Bone Omaha, 710 N 114th St, Omaha
7:00 pm - Singing Insect Twilight Tour →
Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St, Omaha
8:00 pm - Summer Sizzler- Omaha →
Towl Park 9310 W Center Rd Omaha, NE 68124
7:00 am - Origami Class: Lotus →
Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St, Omaha
10:30 am
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Friday August 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- School Begins
Willa Cather Elementary School Omaha, NE 68144
8:30 am - W.O.M.E.N.'s Event: Time Management + Habit Building →
Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce AOI 8801 S. 137th Circle Omaha, NE 68138
11:30 am - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee →
La Vista City Council La Vista City Hall, Harold "Andy" Anderson City Co
6:00 pm - Guns & Guys Event 2026
Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce Oak Creek Sporting Club 2890 West Road Brainard, NE 68626
11:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Omaha Native Jhoné Lucas Lands Leading Role in New ALLBLK Crime Drama 'D.O.P.E. Unit' —Maria Pazin Read on Patch
- The Rittenhouse Hotel posted a job opening for Room Attendant - Housekeeper in Omaha. Apply here.
- Pizza Ranch posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Omaha. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Omaha here.
Ok Omaha! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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