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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha Fire Department surprised a retired firefighter on his 95th birthday—marking the occasion with a heartfelt tribute to his service. WOWT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 34-year-old Omaha mother received a sentence of at least 70 years in prison following a fiery drunk-driving crash that killed four people — including her children. WOWT
- ➤ Douglas County Corrections staff—along with Omaha Fire and Rescue—attempted life-saving efforts for 54-year-old inmate Edward Henry, who was jailed on burglary, driving under suspension, and obstruction charges, after he was found unresponsive at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday in his medical unit cell following eight hours in custody, and a grand jury will investigate his death. KFAB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Omaha singer Dreion, who faced tough times in foster care, will open for Earth, Wind & Fire at The Astro Amphitheater in La Vista on July 16—after his NBC appearance with Snoop Dogg on 'The Voice.' He will also give a free concert at Miller Park on June 28—sharing his new single and planning a tour for 2026. Flatwater Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska officials paid nearly $900,000 in settlements over inmate deaths linked to double bunking—lawmakers have stalled a bill that would let prisoners choose to share cells as overcrowding forces the practice. Flatwater Free Press
PETS NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU beat Arkansas 6-5 on Wednesday night when Jared Jones hit a walk-off line drive—securing the win—and the Tigers will play Coastal Carolina in a best-of-three series for a chance at their second national championship in three years. WOWT
- ➤ Coastal Carolina beat Louisville 11 to 3 in Omaha yesterday to move into the College World Series finals and will face LSU or Arkansas in a best-of-three series starting Saturday. The Chanticleers (56 to 11) extended their win streak to 26 games while Louisville (42 to 24) ended its run after Coastal Carolina scored five runs in the first inning. WOWT
- ➤ Day Five of the College World Series in Omaha delivered dramatic finishes as Louisville rallied with a walk-off run by shortstop Alex Alicea—redeeming his earlier error—to send the Cardinals to Game Eleven against Coastal Carolina on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Meanwhile, Arkansas beat UCLA in an elimination game and advanced to face LSU on Wednesday while UCLA was eliminated. Grow Omaha
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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
Discover why resilience is essential in today’s work and world as you learn the key attributes of resilient people and resilient teams as you work to foster your own resilience. Don’t miss these powerful, quick bursts of learning- Register now for the first of the 2025 Virtual Series: Resiliency with facilitator, Laura Roccaforte on June 25!
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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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Tripping Daisy Anniversary Concert
7 PM-12 AM — The Waiting Room Lounge — Tickets available — Celebrate 30 years of alternative rock with Tripping Daisy's dynamic live performance.
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Taylor Fest
8 PM – 1 AM — The Waiting Room Lounge — $20 ADV / $25 DOS — The ultimate party for Swifties to sing and dance through every era of Taylor Swift's music.
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Fishbone Live Concert
6:30-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $25 ADV / $30 DOS — Catch the influential punk band Fishbone as they reclaim their live touring throne with energy and legacy.
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The OGs & WannaBe's of Comedy & Music
6:30-10:00 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $20.04 — Enjoy a night of laughter with Omaha's best local comics and up-and-coming musical talents.
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