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Sunday, June 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Omaha residents gathered for a Juneteenth celebration that featured a parade, family fest with free food, and local vendors to honor Black emancipation. The event also marked the election of the city's first Black mayor, John Ewing Jr.—organizers say festivities will continue with the Juneteenth Joy Fest on June 21. KETV
- ➤ Federal immigration agents raided several Omaha food plants Tuesday morning and detained over 70 workers who were accused of using fake IDs, which sparked protests across the city. Local resident Asusena Hernandez joined the rally—saying the arrests brought back fears and past hurts for immigrant families. The Gateway
- ➤ Papillion Days—an annual event dating back to 1947 and now in its 78th year—is in full swing in the historic downtown corridor and will conclude today from 12-6 p.m. with discounted carnival tickets. KETV
- ➤ On Saturday, June 14th, protesters crossed the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge during 'No Kings Day'—raw video captured their walk and showcased the protest in Omaha. WOWT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said one person was hospitalized after a shooting near a North Omaha motorcycle club and are investigating the incident — more information is expected. WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MJ The Musical, based on the life and songs of Michael Jackson, is playing at the Orpheum Theatre with Jordan Markus playing MJ. The show is set during rehearsals for the 1992 Dangerous World Tour and runs through today (Sunday, June 15). WOWT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Military Avenue & Hamilton Street intersection is seeing new development as Papio NRD begins construction on a Beltline Trail entrance — the trail follows an abandoned railroad line through North Omaha to Adams Park with phase 4 set to complete by October. Across the street, plans will transform the long-vacant Johnson Sash and Door building into a mixed-use space with a bakery, coffee shop — and eight residential units. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU beat Arkansas 4-1 in the College World Series on Saturday night—Kade Anderson pitched over seven innings and struck out seven while keeping Arkansas to three hits and one run. LSU now stands 4-0 in College World Series matchups and will play UCLA Monday night. WOWT
- ➤ Assad Ali, the youngest son of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, works as the Louisville Cardinals’ multimedia content producer capturing the team’s run to the College World Series. He grew up in Michigan with his grandmother and chose baseball when he was evaluated solely on his talent—he now forges his own path while honoring his father's legacy. WOWT
- ➤ Today at the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field, Coastal Carolina beat Arizona 7-4 with key plays from Blake Barthol and Caden Bodine—while Oregon State edged Louisville 4-3 with a game-winning hit by Gavin Turley in the ninth inning. Tomorrow, fans will see UCLA face Murray State in Game Three, Arkansas play LSU in Game Four, and additional matchups at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Grow Omaha
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Cloud Contact Center Experience Workshop with Amazon Connect
10:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Improving Office — Free entry — Engage in a hands-on workshop to master cloud-based contact centers using Amazon Connect.
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NCAA Baseball College World Series - Game 9
1-2:30 p.m. — Charles Schwab Field Omaha — Ticket includes pregame hospitality — Enjoy the exclusive NCAA Fan Experience in a lively atmosphere.
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Yoke Lore Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $25 ADV / $30 DOS — Experience the captivating indie pop sounds of Yoke Lore as Adrian Galvin delivers a heartfelt performance.
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Amanda DeBoer Bartlett & Ben Eisenberger Concert
7 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Ticket info not provided — Experience the unique synergy of contemporary classical and folk music with performances by Amanda DeBoer Bartlett and Ben Eisenberger.
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Zepparella Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Ticket info not provided — Experience the spellbinding homage to Led Zeppelin through powerful performances by a talented all-female band.
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16th Annual Polishfest
12-10 p.m. — Crescent Moon — Entrance fee required — Skip the lines with a pre-purchase package and enjoy delicious Polish food and drinks.
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Origami Angel Live Performance
6-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience an emotionally charged performance featuring tracks from the new album 'Feeling Not Found'.
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NCAA Baseball College World Series Finals - Game 3
6-8 p.m. — Charles Schwab Field Omaha — Ticket prices vary — Witness the thrilling conclusion of the NCAA Men's College World Series Championship.
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ICAN's Leadership Learning Burst - Resilience
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Pop Shove-It: Bike Night
7-11 p.m. — The Drinkery — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Omaha's premier cover band playing your favorite pop punk, skate punk, and emo hits.
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