Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Omaha.
Donations for the Stuff the Truck food drive came in Thursday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at four locations in Omaha, Fremont, and Council Bluffs, benefiting the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry + Micah House in Council Bluffs + Lifehouse in Fremont.
Mutual of Omaha expects crews to install the company logo near the top of the new downtown tower at 14th and Farnam in the coming days so the sign is ready for the College World Series starting next Friday.
The Santa Lucia Festival celebrates 102 years of Italian tradition and starts today at 10th and Williams in Little Italy – the event runs through Sunday and will offer food, music and a strong community spirit.
Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index moved above growth neutral for the fourth month, reaching 54.4 (down from 56.0 in April) and showing steady growth in regional manufacturing.
Omaha Public Schools will keep in-school discipline for second graders and younger despite a new state law that now allows suspensions (the board said removing kids from class can harm long-term growth).
They now provide better classroom spaces and training to help manage behavior.
Omaha resident Mark Fitzpatrick, who has a traumatic brain injury, completed nearly a year of adaptive scuba training with QLI, Diventures and Dive Pirates and will head to Bonaire on June 13 to dive with trained instructors and dive buddies.
Pink Lotus Project Nebraska is hosting its 6th annual 'Strut for the Cure' fashion show on Saturday, June 27 at Metro Community College South Campus, where cancer survivors and community leaders celebrate life through a runway event — tickets support breast cancer research and awareness.
Rob Fournier was named the new head baseball coach for the Mavs after Evan Porter resigned to focus on his family; he said he plans to recruit the right players to drive a new-era for Omaha baseball.
The Omaha Senior Baseball League has grown to include six teams as players aged 50 and older stay active and compete across metro Omaha.
League administrator Larry Kaiser said the league, established in 1988, offers competition and lasting camaraderie for its community.
Creighton's women's basketball announced today that Minnesota transfer Niamya Holloway (who played 97 games with the Golden Gophers) will join the team to pursue her master's in negotiations and conflict resolution.
Former Creighton baseball player Isaac Collins, now with the Kansas City Royals, said his five-year journey from the minor leagues to today’s major league season showed his perseverance and that he feels at home in the Midwest.
Movie Storm
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Backline Comedy Theatre — Free entry for students/alumni — Enjoy a night of improvisational comedy as Tornado Warning and BCU create laughs and stories on the spot.
IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha
6:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Lake Cunningham Recreation Area — $524.31 — Experience the spirit of the Midwest with a unique triathlon journey through nature and urban charm.
Silverada Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sound of Silverada as they showcase their latest album and celebrate their journey in country music.
Summer Vibes Concert Series
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Village Pointe — Free entry — Enjoy live music and good vibes under the sun with local and regional talent.
Sal Vulcano in Omaha
5-10 p.m. — Holland Center — Tickets from €46 — Enjoy a night of laughter with the talented comedian Sal Vulcano.
Fortune Feimster in Omaha
7-10 p.m. — Holland Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of comedy with Fortune Feimster.
Mojo Brookzz
6 – 9 PM — Funny Bone Omaha — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of comedy with Dyon 'Mojo' Brooks, renowned actor and stand-up comedian.
Sporting KC Summer Soccer Camp
June 15-18 — Nebraska MultiSports Complex — Cost TBA — A fun-filled soccer camp for kids ages 5-14 of all skill levels.
Artikal Sound System Concert
7-8 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $20 ADV / $25 DOS — Enjoy a vibrant reggae performance from South Florida's finest musicians.
The Motet Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $27 ADV / $30 DOS — Experience the vibrant sounds of The Motet, a legendary funk band known for their energetic live shows.
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