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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Non-profit Healing Ribbons celebrated the grand opening of its new home on Friday, ending its need to travel for classes and events. The organization will now offer sessions on second and fourth Saturdays and Tuesday and Thursday evenings—helping indigenous and two-spirit community members connect with their culture and heal generational trauma. WOWT
- ➤ A tornado swept through Irvington last night and destroyed several homes while leaving others with heavy damage. Neighbors have begun cleaning up downed trees and debris — officials are patrolling the area to protect affected properties. KETV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday night, more than a dozen tornado reports were confirmed across Nebraska and Iowa as KETV viewers captured twisters and funnels on camera — one near 72nd Street and Dutch Hall Road — while crews worked to assess damage. KETV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Omaha man, Davon Barnes, was sentenced to 30 months in prison and two years of supervised release in Douglas County District Court for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian Danayjha Britt last summer near 24th and Decatur Street—his license has been revoked for 15 years. WOWT
- ➤ The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said crews from Nebraska Game and Parks, Omaha Fire and Bellevue Fire will search the Missouri River today near NP Dodge Park for the 18 year old Laina Green, 18 year old Lah Tray Moo and 12 year old Eh Cray Moo who were swept away while fishing in August 2021—family members said that seven year old Abi Gurung drowned in an earlier incident. KETV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Department of Labor reported that March’s unemployment rate was 2.9 percent—down 0.1 percentage points from February but up from 2.6 percent in March 2024. The report showed nonfarm employment increased to 1,054,046 with gains in trade, transportation, leisure, hospitality, mining and construction. KFAB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the Nebraska Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling and declared LB50's parole reforms constitutional — nearly 1,800 inmates will see earlier or new parole eligibility dates. This decision upholds the law's intent to speed up parole for certain offenders without altering their sentences. Nebraska Public Media
- ➤ The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Legislature's power to adjust parole eligibility under LB 50 (a law aimed at easing prison overcrowding) by reversing a lower court decision that blocked retroactive changes, and the ruling will let eligible inmates apply for earlier parole as intended by lawmakers. WOWT
- ➤ After a tornado hit Irvington on April 17, damaging 28 houses, authorities held a briefing at 84th Street and Dutch Hall Road. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and local volunteer fire departments increased patrols—saying that no second chances will be given to lawbreakers. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Nebraska at Omaha celebrated its 1975 championship softball team Friday at Connie Claussen Field by unveiling a new outfield banner and marking the event with a ceremonial first pitch before the 2025 doubleheader against South Dakota. The event honored the team—who won the first collegiate softball title before the NCAA sanctioned women’s sports—and reunited former players with coach Claussen, now the field's namesake. WOWT
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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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The Hip Abduction Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Slowdown — $35 — Experience the vibrant sounds of The Hip Abduction live in Omaha.
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Nada Surf Concert
7 PM — The Waiting Room Lounge — $17 — Catch Nada Surf live in Omaha with last-minute ticket options available.
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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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