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Morning Omaha! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a newborn left in a South Omaha alley was rescued
  • How safe are Amazon's expanding drone deliveries across the Omaha metro?
  • Why was this Omaha man jailed on a warrant no longer wanted?

Also on today's calendar: Community Appreciation Warehouse Sale & Free Books! Medical and First Responders. and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; hot, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 75.
  • Thursday: Near-record heat, with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newborn baby girl brought to South Omaha fire station (dailydispatch.com) — A newborn baby girl was safely brought to a South Omaha fire station Friday morning after being found in an alley near 41st and H streets. Omaha Fire paramedics took her to Nebraska Medical Center, where officials say she appeared healthy, while Omaha Police continue working to locate her parents and ensure the mother receives needed medical care.
   

2. Amazon drone deliveries in Papillion raise weather, safety questions (wowt.com) — Amazon's Prime Air drones are already dropping hundreds of packages daily in Papillion and could eventually serve the entire Omaha metro, but weather and safety remain key concerns. Local meteorologists warn high winds and lightning can ground the 80‑pound drones, while Papillion police say built‑in redundancies and coordination with law enforcement have eased many initial worries.
   

3. Mother questions why son was jailed on warrant Lancaster County no longer wanted before his death (wowt.com) — An Omaha mother is questioning why her son was jailed on a Lancaster County warrant that officials later said they didn't want, before he died after a struggle at Douglas County Correctional Center. A grand jury found no criminal conduct but recommended better medical-emergency training, while sealed diversion records leave the timing of the dropped warrant unclear.
   

4. Teaching firefighters the importance of sleep and mental health (ketv.com) — Omaha firefighters are opening up about how sleepless 24-hour shifts and traumatic calls strain their mental health, with Capt. Justin Cooley leading sleep-hygiene classes and peer support. After several firefighter suicides in Omaha over the past decade, Cooley says a culture shift toward vulnerability and mental health awareness is helping first responders better care for themselves and each other.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: she is back at home with her rightful owners
    Kids told me she is a girl ! Anyone missing a dog? Very sweet! She jumped right into bed with me and cuddled with me and don't even know me like that… (Nextdoor Freedom Park Rd)
  • Missing pup!
    Our daughter came to town and brought her new dog. He was left in our secured yard for 3 minutes and we cannot find him. His make is Obi and has a… (Nextdoor Rambleridge)
  • David's Bridal, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Alterations Specialist in Omaha. Apply here.
  • CoralTree Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Senior People Services Coordinator 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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