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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha Fire Department responded to a house fire shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of 49th and Maple streets—crews extinguished the blaze in 10 minutes while the home was unoccupied—and the cause remains under investigation. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha police are investigating a crash in north Omaha after a vehicle struck a pedestrian near Storz Expressway and Sorensen Parkway around 9 p.m.—the injured person is in critical condition at a hospital. KETV
- ➤ Three girls remain missing in the Missouri River after a fishing trip near NP Dodge Park in Omaha, with rescue crews pausing their search Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and set to resume today at 8 a.m.—officials say teams are using sonar and drones to scan the river's dangerous currents and debris. KETV
- ➤ Rescue crews in Omaha have shifted into recovery mode at N.P. Dodge Park after two 18-year-olds and an 11-year-old went missing in the Missouri River on Tuesday evening (the teens entered the water around 6 p.m.) and are searching south toward the I-680 bridge as they plan to broaden the search in coming days (a 13-year-old was rescued and is in stable condition). KFAB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha business owner and state senator Megan Hunt received a $1,108 tariff bill for a shipment of products from Japan that was taxed at a 25+ percent rate, far above the usual $70 to $100 fee. She said she will not pass this cost onto customers and plans to sell more to cover the added expense. KETV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for tips on two shooting cases—one on October 8 when a woman was shot in her parked car near 49th and Taylor and another on January 30 when a man was shot on his bicycle near Levi Carter Park—as both cases remain open and the suspects are still at large. KETV
- ➤ A man charged with murder at Florence Tower in Omaha was denied bond in court Wednesday. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Forward Physical Therapy + Performance has moved into the former Sound Method Yoga space at 12302 Emmet Street. The practice offers personalized one-on-one coaching and rehab with doctorate-trained therapists who use a modern approach to help active people move from pain to peak performance. Grow Omaha
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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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2nd Annual Brunch For Our Mothers
12-2 p.m. — The Essential Gathering Place — General Admission $12.51 — Relax and rejuvenate at a special brunch dedicated to self-care.
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
3-6 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Ticketed event — Experience a unique blend of classical rock hits played by an orchestra in a candlelit 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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