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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anastasis Theatre will debut its play By a Thread at the Jewish Community Center in Omaha on March 29—30, spotlighting the real-life experiences of formerly incarcerated women including reform advocate Christy Farlee. Local playwright Kim Louise crafted the production after extensive research to draw attention to prison reform, and post-performance talks will invite the public to ask questions. Flatwater Free Press
- ➤ Legendary alt-rock band the Pixies will headline the Maha music festival this summer at Heartland of America Park on Saturday, Aug. 2. The event — featuring Waxahatchee, Band of Horses, Silversun Pickups, Magdalena Bay and Little Brazil — is set to offer a diverse lineup for music fans. WOWT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Strong winds toppled power poles in Omaha and nearly 82,000 people lost power on Wednesday as blizzard conditions made driving dangerous. Crews continued to work in the storm—clearing roads and addressing outages. WOWT
- ➤ On March 19, a blizzard left nearly 82,000 customers without power in Omaha and Council Bluffs as high winds toppled utility poles and made roads unsafe, prompting utility crews to work around the clock in difficult conditions (crews noted poor visibility and heavy snow). The storm also forced school closures, flight cancellations, and road and transit delays while West Dodge reopened after being closed earlier. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A legislative proposal, LB237, to remove the 10,000-population cap for full mail voting was discussed Wednesday afternoon at a hearing, with Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh saying it could lower costs and boost turnout. County officials and conservative senators raised questions about election integrity, and the committee will decide if the bill advances although it is unlikely to reach the floor this session. Nebraska Public Media
- ➤ Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert claimed at a recent campaign event that roads have fewer potholes now because 1,000 of the 5,000 lane miles were repaired since voters approved a $200 million bond in May 2020—she said her goal is to resurface every lane mile in 20 years. 3 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the underdog Omaha Mavericks will take on St. John's in Providence—making their first NCAA Tournament appearance, while head coach Chris Crutchfield shares the sidelines with his son. This marks a historic moment for the team as they continue their season-long embrace of the underdog role. WOWT
- ➤ Creighton's men's basketball team is preparing for its fifth straight NCAA Tournament appearance as coach Greg McDermott described team focus ahead of its game against Louisville—set less than an hour from the Cardinals' home base. The Bluejays, seeded ninth in the South region, were also featured in exclusive interviews by Clayton Collier. WOWT
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LOVB Omaha vs. LOVB Austin Volleyball Match
The LOVB Omaha volleyball team will face off against LOVB Austin at Baxter Arena.
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Live Music Performance by Mark Irvin
Mark Irvin, a respected singer/songwriter and recording artist from Omaha, will perform live at Vino Mas, showcasing his extensive musical career and original works.
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Daily Programs at Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center
Visitors can participate in a variety of ranger-led and self-guided programs at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters in Omaha.
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Concert by Al Stewart and Livingston Taylor
Al Stewart and Livingston Taylor will perform live in concert, accompanied by The Empty Pockets.
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2025 North Central Region Conference
8 AM – 5 PM | Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District | Registration open | Explore The Art of Construction and network with industry leaders.
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Giovannie & The Hired Guns Concert
The Texas-based band Giovannie and The Hired Guns will perform a dynamic mix of alt-metal and country music, drawing from their recent album 'Land of the Lost'.
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Ned LeDoux Live Performance
Ned LeDoux will be performing live at Barnato in Omaha, offering an engaging musical experience.
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Waylon Wyatt Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Ticket info not provided — Experience the sounds of 17-year-old Folk/Country artist Waylon Wyatt inspired by red-dirt contemporaries.
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Omaha Mavericks Softball vs. North Dakota
The Omaha Mavericks softball team competes against North Dakota at Connie Claussen Field in Omaha, NE.
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Bob Dylan Live at Orpheum Theater
Bob Dylan, an iconic figure in music history known for his influential contributions to folk and rock, will perform as part of 'The Rough And Rowdy Tour' at the Orpheum Theater.
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