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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, family and friends gathered at NP Dodge Park to honor missing girls 18-year-old Laiana Green, 18-year-old Lah K. Tray Moo + 11-year-old Eh Cress Moo, who are reported missing in the Missouri River. WOWT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire near 60th and Manderson Streets on Saturday afternoon forced residents to seek alternate housing — the blaze also claimed the lives of several pets. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Multiple animals died in a house fire near North 60th and Spaulding Street Sunday afternoon at 2:20 p.m.—crews quickly extinguished the blaze with no human injuries—and estimated damage totaled $83,000 while two cats and two dogs received treatment as investigators looked into the cause. KETV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Artisan Boards of Omaha will host a grand opening for its new brick-and-mortar store on April 23 at 16920 Wright Plaza in the Shops of Legacy. The company, which began in 2019 as a catering business, will offer grab-and-go charcuterie boards, sandwiches, wine, free samples + a selection of honey and candles for purchase. Grow Omaha
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Healing Ribbons, a Native American nonprofit, celebrated opening its new home at 5017 Leavenworth Street last Friday—its work helps Indigenous women and 2-Spirit people heal and keep their culture strong. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Omaha Archbishop George Lucas said he was saddened to learn of Pope Francis' death on Monday and gave thanks for his extraordinary life and ministry. The Archdiocese will hold a Mass today at 11:15 a.m. at Saint Cecilia Cathedral — a tribute to his legacy. 3 News Now
- ➤ Local religious officials and political leaders praised Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 after more than 12 years as head of the Catholic Church—he was known for reaching out to those on the margins. The Lincoln Diocese will hold a memorial Mass at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ. Nebraska Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Millard South’s early college program in Omaha will graduate about 140 seniors this spring with both a high school diploma and an associate’s degree — a sign of growing dual enrollment across Nebraska as free courses at Metropolitan Community College boost participation among high school students and help lower college costs. Omaha World-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha Streetcar Authority board approved measures at its April 14 meeting that moved the project forward by launching an RFP for a streetcar operations contractor set to release May 7. Interim director Rick Gustafson said the RFP outlines an 18‑month pre-operation phase followed by five years of service—while the board also approved contracts for project management, special track work, and joint-use poles and reported $5.7 million spent so far in 2025. Flatwater Free Press
- ➤ A new Diverging Diamond interchange opens today at the busy intersection of 192nd and Dodge in Omaha, letting all traffic pass without stopping. Drivers must note that 192nd remains one lane until construction finishes by late summer and 25th St.—between Highway 370 and Lewis and Clark Road—is closed for local access until Friday. KETV
SHOP NEWS
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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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LSDREAM Concert
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Steelhouse Omaha — Ticket info not provided — Experience enchanting electronic rhythms with the talented producer LSDREAM.
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Save Ferris Concert
7 PM - 12 AM — The Waiting Room Lounge — $31 — Catch Save Ferris live at The Waiting Room with last-minute concert tickets 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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