Morning
Omaha
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Winter pause on most West Dodge Expressway constructions in Omaha grants commuters relief, except for ongoing work on a new 'diverging diamond' interchange at 192nd Street. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Omaha's 72nd Street bridge closure redirects 80,000 daily vehicles, congesting the 84th and F streets intersection and complicating commutes, with city officials adjusting traffic signal timings to improve flow. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha roadwork detour routes at 84th and 60th streets, using L street, cause inconvenience for residents and commercial drivers. WOWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Public Schools official reports increased anxiety and concern among students due to changes in immigration policies, emphasizing the importance of ensuring students and their families feel safe and supported. Omaha World-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska senators propose three legislative measures aimed at ending biannual clock changes, each requiring coordinated adoption by neighboring states to take effect. Nebraska Examiner
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health hosted a community presentation in Omaha with a panel discussing firearm injury and gun violence prevention, emphasizing it as a public health issue and the need for secure firearm practices. KETV
- ➤ Nebraska mental health providers are struggling with a federal rule change that decreases reimbursement rates for services to Medicare clients, leading to potential reductions in care for vulnerable populations. Omaha World-Herald
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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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Art Battle Omaha - A Creative Showdown
Experience an evening of live art as talented artists compete to create masterpieces in 20 minutes, along with live entertainment, interactive activities, and a silent auction of original works.
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Super Day Kick Off 5K Run/Walk
The Super Day Kick Off 5K is an out-and-back race featuring a post-race tailgate with food and games, held at Peak Performance - The Running Store in Omaha.
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