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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early today at 2 a.m., emergency crews responded to a crash on I-480 near 10th Street in downtown Omaha—three people were taken to hospital—and the interstate is closed for cleanup. WOWT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal officers arrested two El Salvadorian nationals on Wednesday, July 9—30-year-old Rene Escobar Ochoa was taken in Omaha and another man, whose identity is withheld and is on El Salvador’s 100 Most Wanted list, was also apprehended—with federal and local agencies initiating removal proceedings and coordinating with international partners. WOWT
- ➤ On July 6 at 10 p.m., a Douglas County K-9 deputy pulled over a blue pickup on I-80 in Omaha and flagged the driver as an alleged MS-13 member, which led Homeland Security to arrest him—Rene Saul Escobar Ochoa—and a gang kingpin, Melvin Alejandro Varela Perez, accused of multiple homicides and drug trafficking, with the suspect apprehended in North Omaha and the kingpin detained in Council Bluffs. KETV
- ➤ A former STRATCOM employee pleaded guilty to passing classified defense information to a Ukrainian woman—he now faces up to 10 years in prison with sentencing scheduled on Oct. 8. 3 News Now
- ➤ A Bellevue woman said she felt trapped after finding her ex secretly tracked her with hidden GPS devices, and police arrested Michael Hoerman on stalking charges—state prosecutors and a detective now push for new legislation to make electronic stalking illegal. WOWT
- ➤ Spencer Rademacker, accused of placing debris on Highway 36 near Bennington to cause crashes last year and then calling 911, changed his plea to no contest for criminal mischief while a charge of first-degree attempted assault was dropped—he is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 11. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNO announced that for the next school year tuition will rise by 5% and select courses, including those in Aviation and Criminal Justice, will cost more due to extra resource needs — these fees will appear on student accounts by July 25. The university said the changes are meant to keep education quality high amid rising costs. University of Nebraska Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Nebraska Task Force One and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency said they are helping local search and rescue teams in Kerr County after the July 4 flood in Texas’s Hill Country. The 45-member team—including two canine teams—left Lincoln on July 7, reached San Antonio on July 8, and will work for two weeks in muddy, debris-filled conditions. WOWT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Tom Mcleay, president of Clarity Development, presented plans to renovate historic commercial buildings and add new market-rate apartments in the Little Bohemia district near 13th & William, with the renovation portion costing $6.2 million and new construction valued at $34 million. Construction will start this fall—although the plan for a 10-unit apartment building has been delayed a month due to parking concerns. Grow Omaha
SHOP NEWS
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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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Tyler Childers Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — CHI Health Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of live music with Tyler Childers.
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