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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ First National Bank of Omaha signed an agreement on Thursday to acquire Country Club Bank—expanding its reach into Missouri—with the deal pending regulatory approval before the end of 2025. The merger will convert 20 branches to FNBO and boost the bank's presence while keeping Omaha employment unchanged. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ After billionaire Warren Buffett sold the World-Herald to Lee Enterprises in 2020, the paper’s newsroom shrank from over 200 to 28 employees as financial pressures grew. Local reporters and union leaders worry that the cuts in general news coverage will harm Omaha’s access to local journalism—raising concerns about the paper’s future. The Gateway
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, 24-year-old Arrion Patterson was sentenced to 15 to 20 years in prison for manslaughter after pleading no contest in connection with a 2024 shooting in Omaha’s Old Market that left Ja’Sean Coleman fatally wounded near 12th and Howard on March 4—he received credit for six days. WOWT
- ➤ Ladell Thornton—the man accused of killing Creighton Baseball Director Chris Gradoville in 2021—has waived his right to a jury trial and will face a bench trial on May 19 after multiple delays in his competency evaluation. WOWT
- ➤ After the fatal crash that killed 16-year-old Elise Cole near Millard West, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office stepped up speed enforcement along Q Street — using a laser to catch drivers exceeding the 45 mph limit and issuing more than a dozen citations so far. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha police arrested a 34-year-old man after two men were critically injured in a drive-by shooting Wednesday morning near North 27th and Burdette streets—witnesses said a gray SUV was involved, victims Donald Simpson and Robert Jackson are in stable condition, and a passenger was released. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday named Kearney Police Chief Bryan Waugh as the next superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. Waugh, 52, has over 30 years of service — he will begin his new role on June 2 replacing Col. John Bolduc — and aims to boost recruitment and staffing as he takes charge. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Omaha voters in City Council District 3 now face a choice between incumbent Danny Begley and challenger Michael Pilypaitis as early voting continues until Election Day on May 13. Begley—elected in 2021 and receiving 6,553 votes in the primary—supports lower taxes and expanded public safety, while Pilypaitis champions better roads, affordable housing and improved transit. Omaha World-Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Berkshire Hathaway meeting visitors to Omaha have many attractions to explore—such as the re-opened Joslyn Art Museum, the top-ranked Henry Doorly Zoo, and the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Local steakhouses, parks and other cultural spots give travelers ways to enjoy the city before or after their meetings. Omaha World-Herald
SHOP NEWS
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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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Megan Moroney Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Astro — $198+ — Experience a memorable night with Megan Moroney at a popular local venue.
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Through Fire Farewell Show
6-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Cost info not specified — Celebrate a decade of memories with one last performance in their hometown.
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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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Nightlife Concert Featuring Alternative Band
5:30-11 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — $15 ADV / $20 DOS — Experience a soulpunk sound from one of the most exciting bands in the alternative scene right now.
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