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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha residents now have more internet choices as new providers like Google Fiber—which opened its Omaha office at the Ashton Building on March 6th—and Metronet begin offering high-speed service. Metronet is in a two-year process to install fiber optic cables in areas that lacked modern service and has notified residents before starting construction, which could lead to faster speeds and lower prices. The Omaha News
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Juanita Pinon pleaded no contest to negligent child abuse after her five-year-old foster son died in a hot SUV last July and was sentenced to 6 to 10 years at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha (she is eligible for parole after serving half her sentence). 3 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The first Broadway national tour of Some Like It Hot—bringing a rare treat to Omaha—is playing at the Orpheum Theater until Sunday, March 30. The musical—winner of four Tony Awards and based on the 1959 film—features quick costume changes and lively music. WOWT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha metro was named the nation’s hottest housing market by U.S News and World Report—citing job growth, low unemployment and affordable costs—because it offers big-city amenities without high coastal prices. KIOS
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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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Bob Dylan Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan live, a true icon of American music.
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Hillside Solutions Eco-Awards
6-9 p.m. — The Venue At Highlander Accelerator — Cash bar available — Celebrate outstanding contributions to Omaha's sustainability movement with community awards and local cuisine.
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The Scott Keeton Band Live
5:30 p.m. — The B. Bar — Ticketed event — Experience the exceptional musicianship of Scott Keeton, renowned for his guitar skills and impressive performance history.
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Omaha Oddities and Art Expo 2025
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. — The Admiral Theater — $15 Admission — Explore unique art and performances while supporting families facing childhood cancer.
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Daily Programs by Request at Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center — Free entry — Engage with history through ranger-led tours and self-guided programs at this iconic location.
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LA LOM Concert
7-9 p.m. — Slowdown — Ticket info TBA — Experience the vibrant fusion of Cumbia, soul, and romantic ballads from the LA LOM trio.
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Kayzo Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Steelhouse Omaha — Ticket information available — Experience the high-energy electronic music of Kayzo in a vibrant setting.
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