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Monday, January 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ January is National Mentoring Month, emphasizing the impact of mentorship on youth with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands urgently seeking more mentors, especially men and couples. KETV
- ➤ The article lists various building permits issued in Omaha, including residential and non-residential projects with costs, highlighting the city's ongoing development. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Duane Tunnyhill, a WWII Marine who fought at Iwo Jima, passed away at 98, marking the end of an era as one of the brave but dwindling number of veterans. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Edward and John Creighton, after accumulating wealth through their work on the transcontinental telegraph, cattle ranching, and freighting, significantly contributed to Omaha's development and the founding of Creighton University. Omaha World-Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An investigation has commenced following a fire in a vacant home in Omaha, with emergency crews responding to the incident shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday. WOWT
- ➤ A woman was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle on Interstate 480 in Omaha, causing significant traffic reroutes. Omaha World-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha's Metro transit system inaugurates its first-ever elected board and expects new buses by year-end, succeeding a mayor-appointed board and aiming to enhance public transport services. Omaha World-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A trial has begun over the medical malpractice and negligence case involving CHI Health and two medical professionals, focused on the treatment and subsequent death of Aundrea Milnes, a homeless woman, after being arrested for trespassing at an Omaha hospital. Omaha World-Herald
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