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In today's newsletter:

  • What led prosecutors to file first-degree murder in this Omaha shooting?
  • How you can help Nepal flood victims in West Omaha Sunday
  • How much OPS's proposed tax hike could add to your bill

Also on today's calendar: 43rd Annual Creighton University School of Medicine Walk for Wishes 5K and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Omaha man charged with first-degree murder in August shooting death (wowt.com) — An Omaha man has been charged with first-degree murder in the August 16 shooting death of 34-year-old Lashawn Lessley Jr. near 28th and Titus Avenue, and prosecutors plan to ask a judge to hold him without bond. The Douglas County Attorney explains why premeditation justified a first-degree charge, while investigators keep key documents sealed to protect witnesses as the case moves into court.
   

2. Omaha organizations to host fundraiser for Nepal flood victims (3newsnow.com) — Omaha faith and cultural groups are teaming up this Sunday for a community food festival at the Hindu Community Center in West Omaha, raising donations for Nepal flood relief. Residents from across the Omaha metro are invited to sample Nepali and Indian dishes, learn more about the disaster's impact, and show support for victims through contributions to the Nepal Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund.
   

3. Omaha Public Schools proposes tax levy increase to address $50.6 million state aid shortfall (3newsnow.com) — Omaha Public Schools is proposing an 8.2-cent property tax levy increase and tapping reserves to cover a $50.6 million drop in state aid next year. District leaders say the change is needed to maintain services, while some residents worry about higher tax bills, and the OPS board plans to vote on the budget September 21.
   

4. Omaha Public Schools superintendent announces communication changes after shock glove review (wowt.com) — Omaha Public Schools is tightening how it shares critical safety information after an internal review found some staff knew school resource officers were using low-voltage shock gloves while top leadership did not. Superintendent Matthew Ray outlined new expectations so law enforcement must brief him directly and key employees, students, and families are informed about any future use-of-force tools or similar changes.
   

5. Nebraska scientists link Nepal flood to climate change (wowt.com) — Omaha residents with family in flood-stricken Nepal are turning to Nebraska climate and health scientists for answers about how global warming may have intensified the disaster. Experts from UNL and UNMC explain how melting glaciers and changing temperatures connect distant landslides to rising heat here in Omaha, and share ways locals can support relief efforts through the Nebraska Nepalese Society.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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