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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people were displaced Tuesday morning near 78th and Grover when fire crews responded to a house that became unsafe from heavy smoke and fire caused by improperly disposed smoking materials (no injuries were reported) as the Red Cross helped arrange temporary shelter. KETV
- ➤ One person is seriously injured after exposure to cold in north Omaha on Tuesday morning near 32nd and Lake streets and emergency crews responded at 4:00 a.m. while meteorologist Sean Everson said the temperature was 28 degrees. KETV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mutual Of Omaha is building a new headquarters in downtown Omaha. The 44-story tower will be 677 feet tall with 800,000 square feet of space and is getting glass panels on the east side—when finished, it will be the tallest building in the region. KFAB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Douglas County Sheriff's Office assisted with one of the largest carfentanil seizures in the United States, seizing 30 pounds of the drug, including 24 pounds in facsimile M-30 pills meant to mimic prescription oxycodone, after officials uncovered a coordinated smuggling effort into Omaha that began in November 2024. KETV
- ➤ A 27-year-old Nebraska man, Breighton Miller, was shot dead by Montana troopers on April 3 after he planted a faulty bomb outside Tecumseh prison and fired at officers when they tried to stop his vehicle. WOWT
- ➤ The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a check fraud ring that stole more than 53000 dollars from over 24 customer accounts at FNBO during a four-month period ending in March and made two additional arrests Tuesday. KFAB
- ➤ William Collins, accused of killing 71-year-old Linda Childers with a crossbow in 2023, filed an appeal after a judge denied his motion to dismiss the case—his defense argued that the state did not follow proper speedy trial rules when the deadline expired in July. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNO’s eight graduate programs across five colleges earned national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings — five programs ranked in the top 100. The recognition follows earlier honors for UNO’s online and veteran-friendly programs. University of Nebraska Omaha
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Anchondo Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Slowdown — Tickets available — Experience the award-winning guitarist from the International Blues Challenge in an intimate setting.
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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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