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Monday, June 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Omaha community leaders hosted a fundraiser Saturday where local residents enjoyed music, hot dogs, and tricked-out cars as part of a response following recent ICE-initiated operations. WOWT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 20-year-old Omaha man, Erixon Menjivar-Alfaro, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for selling four firearms to a felon on Wednesday—he will serve a three-year term of supervised release after his sentence. WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Archbishop Rev. Michael McGovern received a blessed pallium from Pope Leo in Rome on June 29— a woolen vestment that symbolizes his authority and ties with the church. He was one of 35 new archbishops, and local Omaha Catholics feel hopeful about the fresh leadership following his brief exchange with the Pope. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha's Archbishop Michael McGovern was in Rome on June 29th—he was blessed by Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter's Basilica during a historic Mass to receive his pallium, an ancient vestment given on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. KETV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Scheels + its partners gave 106 Special Olympics athletes free foot screenings and new shoes after finding that over half wore the wrong shoe size; the program aimed to improve athletes’ health + well-being. KETV
- ➤ Today, Project Pink’d is delivering over 900 care kits to hospitals, oncology, surgical and radiation centers in Nebraska and western Iowa to support breast cancer survivors during treatment. Each kit includes supplies for surgery relief, chemo or radiation — and words of encouragement from a survivor who has been through the process. 3 News Now
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Shop on Amazon for the car tech upgrades you need ahead of your next road trip and for better, safer driving. We love this suction cup phone mount to keep navigation instructions in your eyeline. The Buy
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha native Chucky Hepburn has experienced an emotional journey to the NBA (he honors his late godbrother) and will soon begin his professional career as he carries the influence of his past into the future. WOWT
- ➤ Freshman outside hitter Sigler is enjoying her first college offseason at Nebraska as the Huskers recognize her fun personality; she is expected to build on her skills in upcoming competitions. WOWT
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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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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.
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Aksarben Midsummer Market
9 AM – 2 PM — Baxter Arena — Free entry — Celebrate summer with 200+ local vendors, delicious food trucks, and live music.
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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.
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Kansas Concert
6:00 – 8:30 PM — The Astro — Tickets starting at $82 — Enjoy an unforgettable live performance by Kansas in La Vista.
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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.
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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.
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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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