Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Omaha, two nonprofits collaborated on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor his legacy, with volunteers preparing food and hygiene kits for the community. KETV
- ➤ Omaha allocates $2 million for the rebuilding of a collapsed retaining wall on Q Street, causing traffic to be limited to two lanes until the end of May. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Omaha has established warming centers to offer a safe, warm space for those affected by a severe cold snap on Monday and Tuesday. WOWT
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BUSINESS NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was seriously injured in South Omaha early Monday morning due to a cutting incident, with police currently searching for the suspect. KETV
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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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Weekly Trivia Night at Harney Street Tavern
Harney Street Tavern hosts a weekly trivia night in Omaha, featuring games by Game Night Live for participants to enjoy.
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Hudson Westbrook Live in Omaha
Hudson Westbrook, a rising country music artist from Texas, showcases his unique blend of infectious melodies in a live performance at The Admiral Theater.
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The Broken Magic Comedy Hour featuring Zach Peterson
Experience a night of standup comedy with Zach Peterson and top comics from the Midwest at The Backline Comedy Theatre.
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