Friday, January 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A furnace malfunction caused a fire in an Omaha home's basement, promptly contained by crews with an estimated $13,000 in damages. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ DUI arrests in Omaha, Nebraska rose by 134% from 2023 to 2024, a surge attributed to increased staffing and enforcement, with the Nebraska State Patrol urging the public to plan safe transportation, especially during major events like the Super Bowl. KETV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Eppley Airfield in Omaha hit a record high of nearly 5.28 million passengers in 2024, despite ongoing construction, underlining the importance of its $950 million terminal expansion. Omaha World-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 100,000 voters in metropolitan Omaha are receiving ballots for a $158 million bond issue and early-voting request forms for city elections, marking the onset of the 2025 election cycle. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Calvin Jones, a former Omaha Central and Husker football star who went on to win a Super Bowl, is remembered fondly by his high school coach following his untimely death. KETV
- ➤ The Omaha Mavericks maintained their undefeated record in Summit League play by defeating St. Thomas 89-78, achieving first place in the conference. University of Nebraska Omaha
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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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La Sonora Dinamita with AK7
Experience a live performance by La Sonora Dinamita featuring AK7 at Guaca Maya in Omaha.
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Trivia Night at RTG on Center
Participate in an engaging trivia night hosted by Game Night Live at RTG on Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
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All Aboard! A Guide to Train Travel Through Europe
Explore train travel opportunities across Europe with seasoned traveler Raleigh during an engaging evening at the German American Society.
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