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Sunday, July 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers gathered at Hanscom Park after the 4th of July celebrations to pick up trash, leftover firework debris, and do light gardening as part of the annual Star Spangled Cleanup; Leah Bryant, who joined with her wife Kerri in a friendly contest where the winner pays for lunch at a local bar in Benson, took part in the effort. The event was hosted by Keep Omaha Beautiful + Blue Bucket Project and coordinated by Omaha Parks and Recreation to keep the park safe from harmful chemicals. WOWT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At around 3:30 a.m., a 24-year-old woman was shot at Sonesta Suites near 72nd and Dodge and taken to Bergan Mercy with non-life-threatening injuries while Omaha police investigate the case. KETV
- ➤ Police investigated a stabbing at 5 p.m. on Saturday near 52nd and Lake streets in north Omaha—one person was hospitalized in critical condition—and authorities continue to investigate the case. KETV
- ➤ Omaha police identified Robert Allen, a 54-year-old man killed under suspicious circumstances on Fourth of July near 20th and Missouri Avenue—authorities ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP. KETV
- ➤ A 40-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting near Florence Boulevard and Sprague Street in North Omaha just before 1:30 p.m. on July 4, and the Omaha Police Department said the investigation is ongoing with no current threat to the public. WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha Pop Expo started on Saturday at Oak View Mall and offers free admission this weekend with celebrity panels and Q&A sessions with voice actors and cosplayers. The event is hosted by the Omaha Nerd Society and Nerd Empowerment Society — featuring voices from Full Metal Alchemist, One Piece, Genshin Impact and the actor behind Squidward on SpongeBob. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several Omaha restaurants will allow dogs in their outdoor dining areas under new guidelines issued by Douglas County Health. The new rules are expected to increase dog-friendly patios across the metro. Omaha World-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Three Nebraska kids were chosen from nearly 600 applicants to attend Breakthrough T1D’s Children’s Congress and will travel to Washington, D.C. from July 7-9 to urge lawmakers to increase funding and research for Type 1 diabetes—hoping to make treatment easier and work toward a cure. KETV
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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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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Dillon Carmichael Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Barnato — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rising star of country music with chart-topping hits and captivating performances.
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David Lucas Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Funny Bone Omaha — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs while supporting a good cause.
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Air Supply Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary rock duo's timeless hits during 'The Lost In Love Experience'.
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Omaha Triathlon State Championships 2025
12:00–3:30 p.m. — Lake Cunningham — Registration fees vary — Celebrate 16 years of Nebraska's only Olympic Distance Triathlon amidst scenic surroundings.
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The Prisoner Wine Company Tasting & Pairing Dinner
6 p.m. — Legacy Chophouse — $150 per person — Experience a rebellious four-course dinner paired with the dangerously smooth wines of The Prisoner Wine Company.
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