Morning
Omaha
Sunday, January 26th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Cecilia Cathedral's 40th annual flower festival in Omaha attracts thousands with its 'Let There Be Light' theme and features 30 floral displays, with expectations of 8,000 to 10,000 visitors. Omaha World-Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Omaha man received a 27-year prison sentence for distributing child sex abuse materials, marking a case the presiding judge described as among the worst, with a lifetime of federal probation upon release. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ After a high-speed pursuit in southwest Omaha, one individual was arrested without any injuries following an officer-involved shooting incident. WOWT
- ➤ The Nebraska State Patrol's Troop A saw DUI arrests in the Omaha area soar by 135% from 2023 to 2024, with statewide figures also rising significantly. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ A man was arrested without any injuries reported following an officer-involved shooting incident in southwest Omaha. WOWT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bergman Incentives of Omaha wins the 2024 Facilis Group Partner of the Year award for outstanding collaboration, innovation, and growth in the promotional products field. Grow Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Legislature debates Legislative Bill 99, introduced by State Sen. Ashlei Spivey, aiming to impose restrictions on the use of solitary-like housing in prisons to improve inmate rehabilitation and safety. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Hockey secures a 3-1 victory over No. 17 St. Cloud State, marking their sixth win in a row and achieving a third consecutive sweep in the season finale at Baxter Arena. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Union Omaha is seeking a new downtown location for a soccer stadium after discontinuing their original $300 million project near Gallup University. Omaha World-Herald
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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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Speed Dating Event at the Nebraska Humane Society
This event offers a unique opportunity for singles who love animals to engage in speed dating, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Nebraska Humane Society.
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Los Inquietos Del Norte Concert
Experience a live concert by the renowned band Los Inquietos Del Norte at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena.
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