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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An Omaha senior in hospice care lost a court battle over a $2,100 lawn care bill two years ago and now his son Chip has raised nearly $4,500 through a GoFundMe campaign to pay off the judgment and assist with his medical bills — a new lawn service now cares for his yard for $280 per season. WOWT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Police detectives arrested 31-year-old Abdulmalek Nagi last Thursday at a suspected illegal THC warehouse at 4891 F Street and seized thousands of Delta-9 vape pens, waxes, candies, marijuana, Khat, psychedelic mushrooms and cash—evidence of a large-scale illegal distribution operation. KFAB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNO honored outstanding Mavericks at its 2025 Student Honors Convocation on April 25 at the Strauss Performing Arts Center, where students were recognized for achievements in academics, research, leadership, and service—highlighting awards that included national scholarships and fellowships. University leaders and faculty celebrated the students’ dedication and community impact in a ceremony that underscored UNO's commitment to student success. University of Nebraska Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska lawmakers will hold three public forums to update voters on medical marijuana legislation and gather opinions after a bill to legalize it stalled in committee. The meetings are scheduled for May 3 at Carpenter's Union Hall in La Vista, May 4 at UNO Thompson Center in Omaha, and May 5 at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. WOWT
- ➤ Early voting ballots for the City of Omaha election were mailed Monday to about 57,000 voters in Kraft envelopes—applications are being processed until Friday—and in-person voting began at the Douglas County Election Commission Office at 12220 W Center Rd from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voter registration is accepted until Friday and the general election will be held on May 13. WOWT
- ➤ Two Omaha World War II veterans, Donald McWhirter and Les Rygg, were honored on Monday at Immanuel's Arboretum Village with recognition medals from an initiative by Gov. Jim Pillen and the Department of Veteran Affairs. They received the awards as part of efforts to honor those who served during the war. KETV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Scott Gray, an Omaha man, had a sudden cardiac arrest during a morning prayer walk at 5:15 a.m. in the Shadow Ridge Neighborhood and was revived at the hospital with a defibrillator+ he is now working with Mitch Huff of LifeGuard MD to get more defibrillators in local churches and businesses to help save lives. WOWT
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Shop on Amazon for the car tech upgrades you need ahead of your next road trip and for better, safer driving. We love this suction cup phone mount to keep navigation instructions in your eyeline. The Buy
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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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May Board Meeting
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Paul Davis Restoration of Omaha Nebraska — Free entry — Gather with local business owners to network and discuss community development.
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George Clanton Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Waiting Room Lounge — $37 General Admission — Experience the unique sounds of George Clanton live in Omaha.
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Black Country, New Road Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Slowdown — $38 — Experience an unforgettable evening with the energetic sounds of Black Country, New Road.
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Tyler Anthony Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt storytelling and raw energy of Nebraska's own singer-songwriter Tyler Anthony.
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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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