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🌱 Patch AM: Deputies seek Jeep driver after child struck in west Omaha

Also, don't miss Benson First Friday: September 4 on the Omaha Patch calendar

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Hi Omaha! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Deputies seek Jeep driver after child struck in west Omaha
  • What's at stake in The Center Mall redevelopment fight?
  • How a $2 billion hospital project could reshape Omaha healthcare

Also on today's calendar: Benson First Friday: September 4 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 98 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 97, low: 74.
  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Driver chases juveniles on dirt bikes in West Omaha, runs over one, flees (wowt.com) — Deputies are searching for a driver in a black Jeep Wrangler who allegedly chased three children on e-bikes near 205th and Harrison in west Omaha, running over one boy and then fleeing. The child suffered a non-life-threatening leg injury, and Douglas County authorities are asking anyone with information about the vehicle or driver to call 402-444-6000.
   

2. Central Omaha neighbors protest plans to redevelop The Center Mall into offices and apartments (3newsnow.com) — Central Omaha neighbors are protesting plans to redevelop The Center Mall into offices and apartments, fearing years of construction, traffic problems, and impacts on property values. The project hinges on a blight-related CRA designation that would unlock TIF financing, with the Omaha City Council set to hold a public hearing and vote on October 6.
   

3. Regents OK shared governance of Nebraska Medicine with Omaha Community Foundation • Nebraska Examiner (nebraskaexaminer.com) — A massive new public‑private partnership will pour hundreds of millions into Nebraska Medicine's Project Health in Omaha, replacing aging Clarkson Hospital with a 14‑story teaching facility and adding thousands of high‑paying jobs. Regents approved shared governance with the Omaha Community Foundation, which is committing $300 million toward the more than $2 billion development and future healthcare expansion.
   

4. Connect with OPA: Free tickets and discounts for service members, vets and first responders (3newsnow.com) — Omaha Performing Arts is offering free and discounted tickets, classes, and camps to local service members, veterans, and first responders through partnerships with groups like Blue Star Families and VetTix. A new Hero's Encore program will soon use music and performance to support healing and purpose for these neighbors, with easy online sign-up available.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday September 4
  • Girls Softball: TBD vs Norris (Varsity)
    Gretna Public Schools Papillion Landing Sports Complex
    5:00 pm
  • PTO Movie Night at Paisades
    Palisades Elementary Gretna, NE 68028
    6:30 pm
  • Boys Football: Gretna vs Plattsmouth (Varsity)
    Gretna Public Schools High School Football/ Soccer Field
    7:00 pm
  • Boys Football: Douglas County West vs Mount Michael Benedictine (Va
    Douglas Co West Community Schs Mount Michael Benedictine High School
    7:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Dogsitter Wanted
    Dogsitter Wanted...Hello!  I'll be visiting from Palm Springs,  California to attend the Husker game on Saturday night, September 12th, and need to... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • One of my favorite pics.
    I was almost sleep at her Dr visit. COVID era I was actually super busy with her in NICU for 33 days, and born 33 days early. (Nextdoor Curtis)
  • There's an African-American gentleman that I see quite often at Hy-Vee on Cass street.
    He's in a wheelchair and he demos different products between the produce and the deli department. He's got an accent and he's a very nice man. I made… (Nextdoor Peony Park)
  • Topgolf posted a job opening for Porter in Omaha. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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