Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of June.
Good morning, Omaha.
Isabel Quinilla Pu, an undocumented mom with eight U.S.-born children (ages 4 to 17), faces a removal order that may force her to split her family between Omaha and Guatemala.
She relies on legal support and community help after a June 11 check-in confirmed the need for emergency custody plans.
After the Fourth of July celebrations, local fireworks tents will donate up to 15% of net sales or a minimum of $6,500 to nonprofits, with Benson VFW Post 2503 using the funds to support veteran outreach and community awards for first responders & teachers.
Millard's 12-year-old entrepreneur, Xavier Roccaforte, runs his summer smoothie stand that gives away backpacks and school supplies while learning to cut fruit and blend his own smoothies—he plans to renovate a trailer to take his business on the road.
Fifty-seven years ago, 14-year-old Vivian Strong was fatally shot by a police officer after leaving a party at the Logan-Fontenelle housing projects; her death sparked riots on 24th Street and led to a street being renamed in her honor.
Memorial Park Concert and Fireworks Show returns this Friday in Omaha with rock band CAKE performing at 6:45 p.m. + singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson at 8:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks display near 10 p.m.; free parking and trolley services help ease traffic.
Omaha’s Broadway hit Wicked is playing at the Orpheum Theater and will end its three-week run on July 5.
Lead cast members Pablo David Laucerica and Cristina Sastre shared insights on KETV Newswatch 7.
The Omaha Police Department reminds residents of local fireworks rules as Independence Day nears.
Authorized vendors will sell fireworks from Sunday, June 28 to Saturday, July 4 and fireworks may be set off from noon to 11 p.m. on July 2 through July 4 (age and product restrictions apply with fines for violations).
Aircraft from Offutt Air Force Base and the Nebraska Air National Guard participated in historic air refueling exercises over central France today (Exercise Ravitaillement en Vol), where a French tanker refueled U.S. and U.K.
RC-135 aircraft for the first time, boosting NATO mission flexibility.
Omaha Public Works temporarily closed the top level of a downtown parking garage near Ninth and Farnam after rain caused soil erosion from streetcar construction — a common problem when soil is exposed.
Crews plan to repair the damage, but the garage reopening remains uncertain.
City Council approved the renaming of the Heartland Events Center to BigIron Events Center after a sponsorship deal with BigIron Auction and Realty on Wednesday, June 24.
The change marks a new chapter for the venue and will guide upcoming events in Omaha.
After a pre-game ceremony on June 20 in Kansas City, Football for the World will escort another group of Omaha kids onto the field at Arrowhead Stadium today.
The nonprofit’s free soccer league provides equipment and coaching to over 700 local children.
Nebraska announced that coach Matt Rhule (and players Justin Evans, Luke Lindenmeyer and Andrew Marshall) will attend Big Ten Media Days in Chicago later this week, where the Big Ten Network will broadcast the event live.
Final Fridays @ the Conservatory
12-1 p.m. — Omaha Conservatory of Music — Complimentary coffee — End your month on a high note with an enriching musical performance and great company.
Strawberry Fest
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Nelson Produce Farm — Enjoy family fun and a vibrant fireworks show.
"Weird Al" Yankovic Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience a full-production multimedia comedy rock show featuring hits and fan favorites from the world's top-selling comedy recording artist.
Whiskey River Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $10 ADV / $15 DOS — Enjoy an evening of great music in a lively local venue.
Movie Storm
7-8:30 p.m. — The Backline Comedy Theatre — Free for Backline students/alumni — Enjoy playful improv acts with Tornado Warning and BCU creating spontaneous stories to lift your spirits.
Derek Hough Performance
7-10 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of dance and music with Derek Hough, complete with VIP packages and a preshow Happy Hour.
The Mezcal Brothers Farewell Show
6-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $20 — Celebrate the legacy of The Mezcal Brothers with their final performance and the release of their last album.
Bouncing Souls Concert with The Suicide Machines
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Enjoy an energetic night featuring two iconic punk bands.
Blade 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
5K and 1 Mile options — College of St. Mary campus — Cost not specified — Participate in a scenic run through Omaha with options for all ages.
Jeff Rosenstock with Good Luck
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Tickets available — Experience an indie rock night with Jeff Rosenstock and Good Luck.
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