Sunday, November 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Molly Hudson highlights upcoming weekend events in Central and Downtown Omaha, including a Husker football game and holiday markets. 3 News Now
- ➤ Omaha developers aim to transform two historic downtown buildings into affordable housing with ground-floor restaurants, pending City Council approval. Omaha World-Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska sees a 5% increase in traffic fatalities, with law enforcement attributing it to multiple factors including impaired, distracted, and high-speed driving. KETV
BUSINESS NEWS
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Performing Arts introduces a diverse array of 2025 classes and camps, with early bird registration offering 20% discounts until December 15. WOWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Creighton medical students provide high schoolers with hands-on medical training to inspire future careers in medicine. KETV
- ➤ University of Nebraska at Omaha students participate in an annual squirrel census, contributing to research on the city's increasing population of black squirrels. Omaha World-Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa are projected to experience widespread rain, gusty winds, and possible minor flooding starting Monday morning, with rainfall estimates between 1 to 2 inches. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission appoints an auditor to improve oversight of state casino revenues following critique in a state report. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska volleyball team secures a sweep against Indiana, maintaining their undefeated record at 15-0 in Big Ten Conference play. KETV
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