Morning
Omaha
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A historic downtown Omaha building is being transformed into affordable apartments through a $23 million project supported by tax credits. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Construction on the new Omaha Public Library at 72nd and Dodge Streets shows significant progress, indicating an on-schedule completion for the highly anticipated community space. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Over 1,100 Omaha customers had power restored by the Omaha Public Power District after a guy wire snapped, causing outages and affecting traffic. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha institutions seek warm clothing donations for the homeless and near-homeless to combat winter cold, with multiple drop-off locations available. Omaha World-Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a driver in an Omaha parking lot near 96th and L streets. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska officials concluded a months-long investigation, finding Lumen's three 911 outages in 2023 and 2024 unacceptable for the state's emergency system requirements. KETV
- ➤ The Omaha Streetcar Authority has awarded Sampson Construction a $26.7 million contract to build a streetcar maintenance facility near CHI Health Center. Omaha World-Herald
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Lynn Painter Author Event at Sozo Coffeehouse
Lynn Painter, a New York Times bestselling author known for her romantic comedies, will host an author event at Sozo Coffeehouse.
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Magnum Wrestling: Magnum Forever Event
Magnum Wrestling presents an exciting showcase of wrestling that combines athleticism and performance at the German American Society in Omaha, Nebraska.
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2025 Omaha Kings & Queens Indoor Soccer Match
The 2025 Omaha Kings & Omaha Queens Pro Indoor Soccer event will take place at Baxter Arena, showcasing local soccer talent in a competitive environment.
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New Music Monday Showcase
New Music Mondays is a free concert series featuring emerging musical acts, providing a platform for local talent to perform and connect with audiences.
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Music Bingo Night at RTG on Center
Experience a fun-filled evening of Music Bingo at RTG on Center in Omaha, Nebraska, hosted by Game Night Live.
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Weekly Trivia Night at Harney Street Tavern
This event features a weekly trivia night hosted by Game Night Live at Harney Street Tavern, offering engaging games for the community to enjoy.
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10th Anniversary Celebration: The Season Finale
This event marks the 10th anniversary celebration of a music series at The Waiting Room Lounge, featuring a special finale performance.
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Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Women's Basketball vs. Kansas City Roos
The Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks women's basketball team faces off against the Kansas City Roos at Baxter Arena.
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2025 Omaha Kings & Omaha Queens Pro Indoor Soccer Match
This indoor soccer event features the Omaha Kings and Omaha Queens competing at Baxter Arena.
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All Millard Orchestra Festival 2025
The All Millard Orchestra Festival is an annual event featuring orchestra students from grades 8-12, showcasing their musical talents in a concert at Baxter Arena.
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