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Omaha
Sunday, April 13th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha man Dio'vani Vinston suffered third-degree burns while working on his truck when water mixed with gasoline ignited a large fire, and he rushed to warn his neighbor while covered in flames—he has had three surgeries, is now hospitalized, and his family is asking for help with rising medical bills. KETV
- ➤ Fire crews responded to an apartment fire near 25th and H streets in South Omaha at 6 a.m. Saturday, quickly extinguishing smoke from one unit and displacing residents when a space heater placed too near common combustibles sparked the blaze (damages estimated at $61,000). WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Construction began on a new Twin Peaks restaurant at 313 North 179th Street in Village Pointe West in West Omaha, with an 8,000 sq. ft. building scheduled to open in November 2025— the site is just east of Home2 Suites Hotel. The chain had previously operated a location at 173rd & West Center Road that closed a few years ago. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Wheatfield’s Express is planned to open its new location at 18902 Evans Street in northwest Omaha by the end of April + it will offer a drive-thru lane and a self-serve grab-and-go section with quiche, soups, sandwiches and bakery items while the main restaurant continues at One Pacific Place near 103rd & Pacific Street. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Flora Cafe, a new Mexican brunch restaurant, will soon open downtown at 1009 Farnam Street just south of Gene Leahy Mall in a space that once housed Matsu Sushi—its owners, who also run Sam’s Leon Mexican Food, plan to feature an outdoor patio with authentic dishes. Grow Omaha
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The rise in sports betting has led Omaha educators to start lessons on safe gambling as youth notice mobile apps that mimic traditional wagering. A legislative proposal by Sen. Eliot Bostar will be debated Monday — letting voters decide on online betting while directing 3% of the revenue to help problem gambling. Omaha World-Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Emails released by Flatwater Free Press show that Nebraska state leaders, including former water administrator Sue Dempsey, questioned a 2022 study linking high nitrate levels to childhood cancer rates—evidence that the agency has long known about nitrate risks. The records reveal that officials struggled to address rising community concerns over water safety while balancing agricultural interests. Omaha World-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appointed PaTricia A. Freeman (from Papillion) to serve on the Court of Appeals for the 4th Judicial District. Omaha World-Herald
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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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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 — Explore the fascinating history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with Ranger-led programs available daily.
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Omaha Mavericks Softball vs. Creighton
6-10 p.m. — Connie Claussen Field — Check website for entry details — A thrilling college softball rivalry in Omaha awaits with the Mavericks taking on Creighton.
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Enjoy Concert in Omaha
7 PM – 12 AM — The Waiting Room Lounge — $35 — Catch live performances by Puzzle and Enjoy at this local favorite venue.
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Alice in Wonderland
7:30 P.M. — Weber Fine Arts Building — Ticket info available — Experience Alice's whimsical adventures in a fantastical world.
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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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