Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
Good morning, Omaha.
Oreo is a sweet dog at the Nebraska Humane Society who loves chasing toys & treats and has been at the shelter since April; she does well in the playgroup but must meet other dogs before she is adopted.
The shelter hopes she soon finds a forever home so she can enjoy the summer.
FedEx will close its Omaha facility in September as part of its multi-year consolidation plan—affecting over 100 employees and prompting operational changes.
Little Caesars will open its 15th local store at Mid-K Plaza on the southeast corner of 60th & Ames Avenue after renovations begin at 5921 Ames Street, Unit A.
Dundee is preparing for two new businesses—one a farmer's co-op offering fresh produce next to Pitch Pizza and the other a bar with a bookstore housed in a historic home on Underwood Avenue—although no opening dates have been set.
Neighbors are excited about the fresh energy these changes will bring to their community.
Mutual of Omaha’s future headquarters is rising fast along Farnam Street—its steel and glass structure grows taller each day as a yellow crane completes two more jumps to finish the build.
The skyscraper will open in 2026.
Concertgoers arrived early on Friday, June 27th at Memorial Park for the free concert that featured a Central High School student's National Anthem, sets by Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs and Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band, and a fireworks display at 10 p.m. Attendees described the crowd as lively — like a Husker football game — and noted many faced delays leaving the park after the show.
Gov. Jim Pillen signed a law on June 4 that requires Nebraska businesses and nonprofits to confirm in their biannual reports that they do not work for designated foreign terrorist groups or adversary nations like China or Iran—any violation may incur civil penalties up to $50,000.
The law will take effect in September and also mandates that those involved in political lobbying register as foreign agents.
Omaha officials announced that I-480 will have two overnight lane closures for Harney Street Bridge decking—the first from Sunday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 2 and the second from Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11—with traffic reduced to one lane between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Former Nebraska guard Brice Williams signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Detroit Pistons and will join the NBA as the fourth active former Husker.
He averaged 20.4 points per game during the 2024–25 season and helped lead Nebraska to a postseason championship in the College Basketball Crown Tournament — his contract details were not released.
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.
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.
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.
Swampboy Blues Band Live Performance
8:00 p.m. — Therapy Bar & Grill — Check venue for ticket info — Enjoy an evening of soulful blues with the Swampboy Blues Band.
Aksarben Midsummer Market
9 AM – 2 PM — Baxter Arena — Free entry — Celebrate summer with 200+ local vendors, delicious food trucks, and live music.
Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown Live
6-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $20 ADV / $25 DOS — Experience a night of energetic rock and roll infused with blues and southern vibes.
Kansas Concert
6:00 – 8:30 PM — The Astro — Tickets starting at $82 — Enjoy an unforgettable live performance by Kansas in La Vista.
Taylor Swift Music Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — School of Rock — Tuition required — Dive into the musical world of Taylor Swift with a week of learning and live performances.
American Aquarium Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — The Waiting Room Lounge — Ticketed event — Experience the powerful blend of country-rock and introspective songwriting from American Aquarium.
The Browning Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — $44 — Catch The Browning live in an electrifying concert experience at a top venue in Omaha.
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