Omaha Braces for Arctic Blast: Tech Jobs Thrive, Climate Action Needed

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Omaha Braces for Arctic Blast: Tech Jobs Thrive, Climate Action Needed
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Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for January 17, 2025. We're starting off with some breaking news: an Arctic blast is expected to bring dangerously cold temperatures to the...
show moreIn local job market news, Omaha's tech scene is thriving. Major companies like Mutual of Omaha, Union Pacific, and Toast are driving growth, with a focus on roles in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technology. The average tech salary in Omaha is around $81,000, with Cloud Engineers and Network Architects commanding impressive salaries of $112,000 and $160,778 respectively. The Nebraska Tech Collaborative is making serious moves, already adding 147 new tech companies toward their goal of 300 by 2025[2][5].
Moving on to real estate, we don't have any major updates today, but we'll keep an eye on the market for you. In city hall news, the Omaha City Council has been discussing the 2025 budget, with some residents expressing concerns about the lack of climate action in the budget. The city's climate action and resilience plan is still in the draft stage, but some are calling for more immediate action[3].
In weather news, the cold temperatures are expected to impact today's activities and events. Make sure to check the forecast before heading out. In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today, but we'll keep you updated on any changes in the local business scene.
In community events, there are several events happening over the next few days, including a STEM program launch at Russell Middle School in August 2025. The University of Nebraska's Cybersecurity Center is also offering practical courses, and Metropolitan Community College's certification programs are helping students get job-ready skills fast[5].
In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we'll keep an eye on local sports and academic achievements. In a feel-good community story, the Pace organization was able to put over 1,200 kids onto the soccer field and nearly 300 kids played baseball last summer, thanks to support from the city council and community[3].
In today's crime report, we don't have any significant incidents or arrests to report from the past 24 hours. We'll keep you updated on any public safety alerts or concerns.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Stay warm and stay safe out there.
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