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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Monday near 24th and Saratoga streets, Omaha fire crews fought a blaze that burned the garage to the ground — no injuries were reported as investigators examined the cause. KETV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mutual of Omaha is marking visible progress on its new downtown headquarters as its concrete core climbs to the 32nd floor at about 425 feet high. Crews are advancing in the steel phase and installing glass panels — the project remains on track for completion in fall 2026. KETV
- ➤ Barnes & Noble will hold a grand opening on April 9 at its store at 7949 Towne Center Parkway in Papillion’s Shadow Lake Towne Center. The 12,000 sq. ft. space was once a Best Buy and will join the metro area store near Oak View Mall. Grow Omaha
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Omaha police are searching for a suspect after a fight at Bogie's Bar and Grill led to a stabbing that injured three men—one 39-year-old man was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, a 41-year-old man suffered serious injuries, and a 69-year-old man declined treatment. KETV
- ➤ An Omaha couple has waited over four months for new siding after paying a $7,500 deposit to Honey Do Roofing—whose owner said his business is closed and promised a refund—and filed a police report for alleged fraud as woodpeckers damage their home daily. WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The old Caniglia Dry Goods store in Little Italy is now a museum that preserves the stories of Sicilian immigrants and shows how families once gathered for meals and helped each other—91-year-old Josephine Canaglia-Lohmeier recalls how everyone in the neighborhood cared for one another. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ All Saints School received a $2,500 Cash in for Schools award from Thrasher Foundation — delivered by KETV — to replace its unreliable oven and serve healthier, warm meals to more than 150 kids. Nearly 160 students, all eligible for free or reduced lunch, will benefit from the improvement. KETV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Legendary Creighton volleyball coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth discussed her decision to step down from coaching during a press conference Monday morning — the university also introduced Brian Rosen as the fourth head coach in the program's history. KETV
- ➤ On Monday, longtime Creighton volleyball coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth stepped down after 22 seasons to join League One Volleyball in an administrative role — she ended her career with a 502-192 record. Brian Rosen, who contributed to 88 team wins as both assistant and associate head coach, was introduced as her replacement. WOWT
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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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Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks vs. South Dakota Coyotes (Doubleheader)
6:59-10:59 p.m. — Connie Claussen Field — Check local listings for ticket prices — Witness an exciting collegiate doubleheader of baseball action.
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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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