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Omaha
Friday, June 20th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four protestors now face federal criminal charges after they blocked a Marshal SUV and damaged property during the June 10 raid at an Omaha meat processing plant — one protestor is a plant worker whose mother was detained in the raid. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Authorities reported one person died and another is held for questioning after an incident near Northwest Omaha—an autopsy showed the victim died of a heart attack. WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Omaha community leader Preston Love, Jr. organizes his eighth Black Votes Matter Black History Tour, where 33 students will travel on a free bus on June 22 to visit historic Black sites in the southern states + learn more about events like Black Wall Street and Juneteenth. The tour will help students see a deeper side of history than what they learn at school. WOWT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ CoworkingCafe named Omaha the 3rd best mid-sized metro for STEM professionals in 2025—based on job growth, wage gains, and a thriving science sector. The study noted a 19.5 percent rise in STEM jobs and a 36 percent wage increase since 2019—positioning the city as a rising hub for science careers. Grow Omaha
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NU Regents approved a 5% tuition hike for the four campuses this fall to address a $1.1 billion budget gap caused by inflation, increased employee costs, and lower-than-requested state aid—each 1% increase expected to generate about $3.5 million in new revenue—and the board plans up to $20 million in additional cuts over the next two years. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Military Times ranked UNO as the nation’s top public university for veterans, the Omaha World-Herald reported on June 18. UNO’s Office of Military and Veterans Services, established in 2012, helps veterans with VA benefits and career placement. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ The University of Nebraska System ranked among the world’s best after earning 47 U.S. patents in 2024—three of which came from UNO for new anti-parasitic compounds, a chatbot that reports terrorism threats, and a self-pacing treadmill powering Omaha startup Impower. University of Nebraska Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered for a vigil outside police headquarters after Edward Henry died of a heart attack in jail, following a Tuesday arrest captured on body-camera footage. Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer worked with Senator Ashlei Spivey — who said community members seek transparency — as they plan to propose new body-camera guidelines in January. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU beat Arkansas by six to five on Wednesday and will face Coastal Carolina tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the best-of-three College World Series series, with tickets averaging about $780 & premium seats costing roughly $1,600. KETV
- ➤ Daniel and Kathryn Morrissey retired after over 30 years working on the College World Series in Omaha—where they enhanced fan experiences and on-field events to turn early financial losses into a community win. Their teamwork laid the foundation for the tournament’s growth and deep local appeal. KETV
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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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July 3rd Taco Ride with The Midland Band
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of tacos and live music in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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