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Hello again Omaha! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much money did visitors really bring into Omaha last year?
  • See how Omaha neighborhoods are recovering as historic floodwaters recede
  • What Omaha's new domestic violence campaign means for families this month.

Also on today's calendar: Blue Plate Mystery Dinner & Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 69, low: 47.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Omaha tourism generated $2.6 billion in economic impact last year, according to report (thereader.com) — Tourism pumped an estimated $2.6 billion into Omaha's economy in 2025, supporting more than 16,000 local jobs and generating substantial tax savings for Douglas County households. While hotel stays and occupancy dipped slightly, day-trip visits grew, and officials remain optimistic thanks to billions in ongoing projects from the airport to CHI Health Center Omaha.
   

2. Floodwaters brought by historic rains in Omaha area receding (omaha.com) — Floodwaters from this week's historic rains around Omaha are finally starting to recede, but many streets, homes, and businesses across neighborhoods like Highland Park and near Fun-Plex remain damaged. Photos show abandoned cars, mud-caked sidewalks, and residents salvaging belongings as crews clear debris and pump out water, signaling a long cleanup ahead for affected Omaha families.
   

3. Omaha Mayor John Ewing launches domestic violence awareness campaign (wowt.com) — Omaha Mayor John Ewing has launched a citywide domestic violence awareness campaign after four of the city's 10 homicides this year were linked to intimate partner abuse. Survivors, police, and advocates are urging residents to recognize warning signs, make safety plans, and use a new resource page on the mayor's website for confidential help and information.
   

4. New details emerge in Omaha Burke High School shooting case (wowt.com) — Police have released new details about the shooting outside Omaha's Burke High School that put the campus into secure mode, saying a 17-year-old admitted to a prior altercation with the victim and a planned fight. Investigators allege the teen pulled a stolen handgun during the encounter, which discharged and wounded the victim's arm; the suspect, now facing juvenile court in November, is being held on $100,000 bond.
   

5. Group pushes Omaha City Council to cap rental application fees at $35 (wowt.com) — A local fair housing group is urging the Omaha City Council to cap rental application fees at $35, arguing high upfront costs keep residents from securing housing. Organizers with the Omaha Redress Movement are gathering renter stories at an upcoming tenant event and online survey to build support for a possible ordinance change.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have to give a HUGE shout out to the staff and customers at Huhot off of 72nd street.
    While dining there for lunch a week ago, my dad became sick and was transferred to the hospital by ambulance. We had two men who were superheroes by… (Nextdoor Millard Park)
  • I've been eating Broncos since 1970.
    Love them and the fries. When attending night classes at UNO I'd stop after work 2 nights a week for burgers and fries. (Nextdoor Piedmont Wycliffe)
  • Godfather's Pizza posted a job opening for Graphic Designer in Omaha. Apply here.
  • Nebraska Methodist Health System posted a job opening for Phlebotomy Training Coordinator in Omaha. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Omaha here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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