Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for January 26, 2025.

We're starting off with some exciting news from the job market. The Omaha area is seeing a surge in tech jobs, particularly in software development, data science, cloud engineering, AI, and cybersecurity. Major companies like Mutual of Omaha, Union Pacific, and Cox Enterprises are actively hiring for these roles, with salaries ranging from $75,000 to over $160,000. The Nebraska Tech Collaborative is pushing to add 300 tech companies and 10,000 tech jobs by 2025, making Omaha an attractive hub for tech professionals[3].

In other job market news, the healthcare sector is also booming, with in-demand roles for registered nurses and psychiatric technicians. Corporate positions such as data entry specialists and account executives are also on the rise at top companies like Hearst Television[1].

Moving on to real estate, we don't have any major updates on notable commercial or residential property sales this week. However, it's worth noting that the city's growing tech scene is likely to impact the housing market, with more professionals moving to the area.

From city hall, the Omaha City Council held a special meeting on January 21 to discuss the cancellation of a Class C liquor license held by Crush Ultra Lounge. The hearing has been continued to February 11 to allow for further review of evidence[4].

Weather-wise, it's going to be a chilly day today, with temperatures expected to stay in the low 30s. Make sure to bundle up if you're planning on heading out.

In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report this week. However, the city's thriving tech scene is likely to lead to new business opportunities in the coming months.

Looking ahead to community events, there are several activities planned for the next few days, including a cybersecurity conference that will bring together tech leaders and create networking opportunities.

In local school news, the University of Nebraska at Omaha is making waves with its cybersecurity program, which is ranked as the top public university program nationwide and second overall in the country[5].

Finally, in today's crime report, we don't have any significant incidents or arrests to report from the past 24 hours. However, the Omaha Police Department is always working to keep our community safe, and we appreciate their efforts.

This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.