Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire severely damaged a northwest Omaha home, causing nearly $200,000 in losses and displacing the residents. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Omaha Fire Department responded to a significant building fire that led to a roof collapse, with no injuries reported as the fire took hours to control. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska experiences its highest traffic fatalities in 17 years in 2024, contrasting with a national decline, driven by increased pedestrian and motorcyclist deaths. Omaha World-Herald
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LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fizzy's Fountain & Liquors, a 1950s-style diner in Omaha, offers a unique dining experience with wall-mounted phones for ordering and a menu focused on classic comfort food and ice cream cocktails, having navigated the challenges of opening during the pandemic. Grow Omaha
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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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Trivia Night at Local Beer Patio and Kitchen
A weekly trivia night at Local Beer Patio & Kitchen in Omaha, featuring engaging games hosted by Game Night Live.
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