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Omaha
Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A study of 4,415 adults found that Warren Buffett, known as the Oracle of Omaha, is the most popular rich person with 52 percent favorable views. Bill Gates received 49 percent, Elon Musk 39 percent, and Mark Zuckerberg had 64 percent unfavorable ratings. Grow Omaha
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of engineering students from 17 universities and six states raced concrete canoes Friday afternoon at Holmes Lake Park as part of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Mid-America Student Symposium hosted by University of Nebraska–Lincoln and University of Nebraska-Omaha College of Engineering — the contest featured sprint and slalom races. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska’s $9 million education funding planned for literacy programs is at risk after the U.S. Department of Education changed the deadline for using the funds; state officials say they are considering their next steps. Omaha World-Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ During Earth Month, campus groups at UNO held and are planning events to promote sustainability; Durango’s Outfitters hosted an Earth Month pop-up on April 1 & SustainUNO tabulated at the Milo Bail Student Center on April 3 while scheduling an up-cycling event on April 15 and a free seed packet giveaway at the Elmwood Earth Day event on April 26. The Office of Sustainability will soon launch a Behind the Bins tour of the First Star Recycling Facility to show how recycling is processed. The Gateway
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials are continuing the search at the Genoa U.S. Indian Industrial Boarding School as the Interior Department reviews a program started under President Biden—archaeologists have not yet found the graves of many children—and local tribal leaders hope to get closure. The search uses state and local teams while federal leaders decide what to do next. Nebraska Public Media
- ➤ Today in Bellevue high school students learned about the service academy application process and congressional nominations from senators, congressmen, and representatives from the U.S. Military — Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Naval, and Air Force Academies. Additional events are planned in Norfolk, North Platte, Omaha, Grand Island, and Lincoln with a virtual session scheduled for July. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Hospital Association paused its 12-month opioid reduction program after federal funding was cut last March, ending its strategy to lower opioid prescriptions statewide. Hospitals continued to use non-opioid methods for pain management while a federal court temporarily blocked the rescission of grant funds—leaving the program on hold until a final decision is made. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Juwan Gary led Nebraska to a 79-69 win over Boise State in the College Basketball Crown semifinal at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday—he scored 21 points with nine rebounds and three blocks to help the Cornhuskers gain and hold the lead. The team will play today against the winner of the Villanova and UCF game in the inaugural championship contest. WOWT
- ➤ Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner—standing 7-foot-1 and leading the Big East in blocked shots, rebounds and field goal percentage—was named the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday. He ended his college career as one of the school's top players and earned many honors during his time with the Bluejays. KETV
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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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Spring Bling 402 Comedy Festival
7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Orpheum Theater — Tickets required — Get ready for an unforgettable night of side-splitting comedy with an all-star lineup.
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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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