Morning
Omaha
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha voters will vote Tuesday in the primary election for two city council districts—District 2 has nine candidates including incumbent Juanita Johnson and District 4 has four candidates including incumbent Ron Hug. In other races, some candidates run unopposed or automatically advance to May’s general election. KETV
- ➤ Unofficial results show Jean Stothert and John Ewing leading the contest for Omaha mayor after Tuesday’s primary—voters cast ballots at multiple polling locations. WOWT
- ➤ Tuesday's Omaha City Council primary election saw close races in District 2 and District 4—Ron Hug led District 4 with 2,534 votes while Andrew Adams trailed with 1,126, and in District 2 Ben Gray led with 1,597 votes ahead of LaVonya Goodwin with 919. The top two candidates from each district will move on to the general election starting April 28. Omaha World-Herald
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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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NSBA State Jazz Festival - Day 1
8 AM - 10 PM — Westside High School — Tickets required — Experience the rhythm and soul at Nebraska's jazz band finale.
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Spring Festival Arts & Crafts Affair
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Liberty First Credit Union Arena — $10 adults, $9 seniors, free for children under 10 — Explore hundreds of handcrafted works from top artists and enjoy family-friendly fun.
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Carnival for the Cure
5 PM — The Admiral Theater — Tickets $10/Adults, Youth (12 & under) $5 — An evening of fun with carnival games, music, and raffles supporting pediatric brain cancer research.
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Daily Programs 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 — Discover the rich history of exploration through ranger-led and self-guided programs.
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