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Omaha
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A driver hit a pedestrian near 10th—Cuming in east Omaha late Sunday night around 11 p.m., seriously injuring the person and leaving police with no word on a citation. KETV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Omaha police said 50-year-old Billy Dorrall is accused of shooting and killing Eric Bechtolt during a disturbance at Florence Tower on Sunday—officers exchanged gunfire with him, one officer was injured, and Dorrall was hospitalized while investigators work with the Douglas County Attorney's Office to confirm further details. KETV
- ➤ An Omaha jury found Latrail Washington and Kash Davis guilty of first-degree murder and a firearm felony in the killing of 15-year-old Synthia Elliott (shot at home on November 30 near 37th and Pinkney) and both now face life in prison. KETV
- ➤ An Omaha Public Schools music teacher, Juan Carlos Oropeza-Perez, 23, is accused of sharing his ex-girlfriend’s nude photos on social media in exchange for explicit content—he has been charged with five misdemeanor counts and placed on administrative leave at Omaha Central High School. WOWT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha residents can pick up free double-ground mulch re-purposed from storm debris at Al Veys Park from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until April 26 — unused mulch will be traded with local nurseries to replant trees. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska State Patrol said that in the first 100 days of 2025 it issued over 300 citations for drivers going over 100 mph—about 30 more than in 2024 and 52% higher than the 10-year average, with roads remaining under close watch for safety. WOWT
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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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Ken-David Masur Conducts
7:30-9 p.m. — Kiewit Hall At Holland Performing Arts Center — Affordable tickets available — Experience the dynamic performance of Ken-David Masur in Omaha's premier concert venue.
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Pardyalone Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Tickets from $25 — Catch Pardyalone live and enjoy a night of energetic music in Omaha.
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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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