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Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha Fire Department responded at about 4:30 a.m. Friday to a building fire near 20th St and Poppleton Ave that was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Omaha police took one person into custody after a rollover crash near 75th and Glenvale Drive in north Omaha Friday morning—no injuries were reported. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNO is urging students and families to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to maximize federal financial aid since the priority deadline is May 1 but applications will still be accepted after that date. For more assistance, contact Financial Support and Scholarships and be sure to include the UNO school code (002554) when filing electronically. University of Nebraska Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ben Gray and LaVonya Goodwin will appear on the Dist. 2 ballots for City Council in May. Gray, who lost his seat in 2021, aims to bring his experience back to council while Goodwin has supported local business and infrastructure improvements in Omaha — both candidates have advanced after unofficial counts were reported. WOWT
- ➤ An Omaha senator’s bill to create resource centers for youth at risk advanced in the Nebraska Legislature today. The proposal aims to provide support that helps steer young people away from jail. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ City officials announced plans to build a new stadium and Butler-Gast YMCA to serve North Omaha; the stadium will host North High sports, include a press box, concessions, and storage areas—demolition and construction will begin this fall and both facilities will open in summer—and the project is funded by local and private foundations plus a state recovery grant with the current YMCA relocating to 34th and Ames. KETV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A developer will renovate the former Aksarben Suites at 7270 Cedar Street into 197 studio units — the Omaha Planning Board will review a $3.5 million Tax Increment Financing request this week, and construction will start in July with completion expected by August 2026 as part of a $21 million project with rents of $1,195 and $1,395. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mavericks lost to North Dakota State by a score of 6 to 3 and ended a win streak of four while their record fell to nine wins and eighteen losses with three wins and seven losses in league play. North Dakota State now has nine wins and sixteen losses with seven wins and two losses in conference play and game two is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Tal Anderson Field *as the series continues*. University of Nebraska Omaha
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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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Bob Mould Concert
7 PM – 12 AM — The Waiting Room Lounge — $32 — Last-minute concert tickets available for an exciting night with Bob Mould in Omaha.
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Shadow Box Workshop for Adults
12-3 p.m. — Hot Shops Art Center — $75 — Unleash your creativity as you craft a themed shadow box with provided supplies and personal mementos.
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Discover Morocco: A Journey Through Culture, History & Adventure
6:30-8:30 p.m. — German American Society — Drinks available for purchase — Explore the wonders of Morocco through personal travel stories and cultural insights.
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No More Empty Pots Block Party
No More Empty Pots is throwing our first-ever block party, and we want you to be part of the fun! The celebration will begin directly after the Florence Day Parade at the Food Hub and Cups Café storefront, located at 8501 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE 68112.
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