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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KETV is partnering with the Santa Monica House on Giving Wednesday to support women overcoming addiction with a program that offers long-term structured care and essential services. The recovery center, which has helped 140 women a year for 53 years and now faces rising referrals, needs more donations—these contributions will provide the basic supplies required for recovery. KETV
- ➤ Omaha will host a free Memorial Park concert on June 27 featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band with Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs— the event will begin with the National Anthem at 6:30 p.m. and finish around 10 p.m., and city officials said this concert will bring the community together for a family-friendly evening. KETV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Omaha police arrested Timothy Ford for first-degree sexual assault, sex offender registry violation, and cocaine possession after reexamining a cold case from April 2020 using DNA evidence from a September 2021 lab report—Ford admitted to having cocaine while saying he did not know the victim. KETV
- ➤ An Omaha man was sentenced in Douglas County District Court to three years in prison after being found guilty of motor vehicle homicide—he caused a fatal four-vehicle crash near UNO. Omaha World-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 200 high school seniors were honored for earning at least a 3.0 GPA at Omaha Northwest High School on Wednesday through the African-American Academic Achievement Awards. Senior Kashya Hall said her hard work, including overcoming a sports injury, helped her earn a 3.8 GPA — she plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. WOWT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Pillen signed an executive order on Wednesday to suspend all burn permits due to extremely dry conditions — and he also issued emergency declarations to help fight the Plum Creek Fire and manage drought conditions. The fire has burned 6,631 acres, killed 45 cattle, destroyed one structure and eight power poles, and over 50 volunteer fire departments have responded. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha drivers face delays as the I-80 project, which began Tuesday April 22 and reduced westbound lanes from Q Street to Giles Road while adding a lane at the 144th Street exit and scheduling repairs on bridges over Harry Anderson Avenue and Giles Road, is set to continue until Halloween—completion is scheduled for Oct 31. Construction in Little Bohemia restricts lanes on 13th Street between Center and Hickory and between William and Pine while shifting southbound 24th traffic between Martha and Castelar to the center lane for street repairs. KETV
- ➤ Metro Transit is testing its new Microtransit program as Omaha builds more roads to improve service in areas with limited transit — a pilot will cover North, South and West Omaha. Riders may request a pickup from designated zones — vans will take them directly to bus stops or specific destinations. KETV
- ➤ Nebraska’s Committee on Pacific Conflict warned that our farms, factories and power grids face threats from China but did not reveal details—lawmakers say secrecy helps protect sensitive information. The committee spent about $350,000 on studies of supply chains and will guide future security measures as debates on transparency continue. Nebraska Public Media
SHOP NEWS
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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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Between The Buried and Me Concert
6:30-11:00 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $28.50 ADV / $35 DOS — Experience an evening with the band known for stretching the boundaries of heavy music as they showcase their artistic evolution.
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Omaha Symphony Concert: The Little Mermaid
2-3:30 p.m. — Holland Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid with live orchestral music accompanying the film.
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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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