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Omaha Mayor to host town halls starting Monday

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert is starting her annual town hall series on Monday.

Other than a two-year hiatus during the COVID pandemic, Stothert has held town halls each fall.

“We are focused on public safety, employment and business growth, investment in our urban core and neighborhoods, strong financial management, and creating opportunities for everyone,” Mayor Stothert said.

All meetings are from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s meeting will be at Camelot Community Center at 9720 Cady Avenue.

Report shows weekly gas prices in Omaha

Average gas prices in Omaha have risen 14.9 cents per gallon in the last week.

A Gasbuddy price report found that gas is now averaging $2.99 a gallon on Monday. They regularly survey 300 stations in the metro.

“Prices in Omaha are 15.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 31.3 cents per gallon lower …