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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tony Boldt, NFM President and CEO, said the company has launched shareholder deals running from April 23 through May 6 ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting set for May 2—May 4 that is expected to draw more than 40,000 visitors. He noted that NFM has served Omaha since 1937 on a 77-acre campus and will also host a Picnic event for over 1,000 shareholders. 3 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday night near 13th Street and Mid City Avenue in southeast Omaha, a man who stole a truck crashed into a utility pole and was critically injured—Omaha police said he was not wearing a seat belt and sped off when officers attempted to pull him over. KETV
- ➤ Nebraska drivers pulled over for drunk driving recorded an average BAC of 1.67% and many were under the influence of drugs — Bellevue police Lt. Joe Milos said cannabis is the most common drug and he has seen more drug-impaired drivers in his 30 years as a Drug Recognition Expert. KETV
- ➤ Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Omaha Police and the Nebraska Department of Revenue served a search warrant at Nebraska Precious Metals Company near 84th and F Streets Thursday morning—arresting owner Jarrod McIntyre and manager Melanie Pursley after a months-long investigation into stolen property from local stores. KFAB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 24, heavy storms brought rain, hail and flooding to the Omaha metro—neighbors on Saddle Creek required rescue and garages at 48th and Center flooded—while students near Creighton were stranded. 3 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska lawmakers advanced five bills for the next biennial budget on Thursday, lowering a projected $289 million deficit to $124 million. The floor debate is set to begin on May 6—lawmakers will address additional revenue measures to balance the budget that runs from July 1 to June 30. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Earlier this month the Sarpy County Board appointed David Dietze to the veterans service committee through 2027 + named Tim Henderson interim director of the Veterans Service Office. The board approved a $1.48 million sewer repair contract with Municipal Pipe Tool Company and upgrade contracts totaling up to $345,000 with Clark + HDR Engineering for work on the Emergency Communications Department at 1200 Golden Gate Drive while also praising law enforcement for recovering a missing Wisconsin teen. Flatwater Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services launched a new tick surveillance website that maps county-level reports of tick species and the diseases they may carry—helping residents and health care providers understand local risks as warmer weather approaches. Omaha World-Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Livable Omaha and Holy Name Housing are partnering with FACT, UNL’s design studio, to build two innovative small houses on a 4,770 sq. ft. lot at 5804 Corby St. in Benson. The groundbreaking—Benson House and Corby House—will take place on Monday, June 2, at 10 a.m. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Ne Obliviscaris Concert
5:30-10:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the fierce progressive metal of Australia’s NE OBLIVISCARIS in a thrilling live performance.
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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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