Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
Good morning, Omaha.
Wander + Wonder Kids Play Café will open this fall at 120 North McKenna Avenue in Gretna next door to Prim Studios.
Owned by Arya Pokhrel of Bennington, the café will offer a full-service barista and a play area designed for independent and imaginative play.
The Texas Supreme Court overturned the $89.6 million jury judgment against Omaha-based Werner Enterprises — a ruling tied to a December 2014 crash that killed a 7-year-old boy — and set aside the penalty imposed after the incident.
Omaha police arrested 45-year-old Cortney Hansen on Tuesday for first-degree murder after finding 54-year-old Robert Allen dead amid suspicious circumstances on July 4 near 20th Street and Missouri Avenue — Hansen is also charged with using a weapon to commit a felony and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Investigators completed a five-day forensic dig on May 23 in rural Fremont County near Thurman to search for wells on a 400-acre farmland linked to Donald Studey’s alleged killings but found no new evidence—while a Los Angeles production company argues that one of his wives, Charlotte, whose death was first ruled a suicide, was in fact murdered and her daughters are urging the case be reopened.
Afterschool care at the Omaha nonprofit Completely Kids is at risk as federal grants approved on July 1 are being held by the Department of Education—raising fears that hours and services may soon be cut.
The nonprofit’s CEO warned that if funding is not released, programs will be reduced—leaving many local families without the safe care they rely on.
Mayor John Ewing said Tuesday that the Omaha streetcar cost increased by $32 million to $421 million and remains on track within the approved $440 million bonds—firm contracts and tax increment financing keep costs steady and support plans for affordable housing and job growth.
City officials expect the project to spur development and boost economic benefits across Omaha.
Omaha Fire Department medic units now carry whole blood and can start transfusions in the field — a local partnership that helps save time and lives.
Kansas City Royals prospect Carter Jensen, called up to the Omaha Storm Chasers on June 23, has hit five home runs in July, including a solo shot in Tuesday’s game when he went 2-2 with three RBI.
He has improved his performance after getting no hits in his first 14 at bats—showing his progress despite early struggles.
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.
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.
David Lucas Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Funny Bone Omaha — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs while supporting a good cause.
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'.
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.
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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