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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha men’s basketball student-athlete Deng Mayar died late Saturday, August 16th due to drowning at age 22—he had transferred from North Dakota and appeared in 15 starts with 42 total games for the Fighting Hawks. The Gateway
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In 1970, Officer Larry Minard died in North Omaha when a suitcase loaded with dynamite exploded in a vacant house—reportedly lured by Black Panther Party members David Rice and Edward Pointdexter—after serving four years in the Navy and seven years on the police force, leaving behind a wife and five children. WOWT
- ➤ On Sunday around 3:20 p.m., Omaha police pulled over a stolen vehicle near 69th and Cass—one person was taken to the hospital in serious condition while backup was called and no officers were hurt, and authorities have not reported any arrests. KETV
- ➤ Federal agents raided four Omaha hotels on Tuesday morning after a four-year investigation into labor and sex trafficking, seizing the properties and forcing residents who had lived there for months to find new housing within a week—options remain limited as the investigation continues. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Omaha police are searching for a driver who fled after striking a pedestrian outside a food truck near 96th and L Streets early Saturday—investigators are treating the case as a hit and run. Omaha World-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A trio of UNL researchers helped an international team locate a part of corn DNA that controls how the plant's genes appear physically—their study published this week may lead to stronger, more resilient crops in the future. Omaha World-Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Construction nears completion on The Arthur—a 329-unit, class-A apartment building at 48th and Dodge Street that honors Dr. Arthur Pittman by preserving his 1948 office building to serve as the leasing and management office. The $82 million, 5-story project sits between Dundee and the Blackstone District and will open for move-ins this fall. Grow Omaha
- ➤ The Mensch Group is planning to build seven townhomes — for families — and a mixed use space for shops and a bank near 24th and Sprague Streets in North Omaha. Founder Phillip McClain said the mixed use space will finish by next summer and the townhomes will be complete by late summer 2026. WOWT
- ➤ A new student-built house arrived in North Omaha’s Miller Park last week after being assembled by construction students at Metropolitan Community College, and Holy Name Housing Corp. will soon add on-site touches before selling it for under $275,000. The project is part of a state program aimed at boosting affordable homeownership — with funds at risk of cuts. Nebraska Examiner
TRAVEL NEWS
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Millard Days 2025
Various times — Andersen Park — Check local listings — Celebrate Millard Days with fun traditions like the carnival, parade, and beer gardens.
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2025 HR Nebraska State Conference
1 PM - 3 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center — Early Bird Pricing Available — Explore Agile HR practices for organizational success.
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PWP Wrestling Presents Overheated
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Waiting Room Lounge — Tickets start at $10 — Experience intense wrestling action with PWP at The Waiting Room Lounge.
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EST Gee Live in Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — The Admiral Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying evening with EST Gee's unique sound and powerful lyrics.
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Saturday Night Movies in Turner Park
5-11 p.m. — Turner Park — Free entry — Enjoy a magical outdoor screening of WICKED under the stars with local dining options nearby.
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Mason Jennings Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Slowdown — $ — Experience the melodic storytelling of Mason Jennings as he navigates creative energies on stage.
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Attack Attack! Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Tickets starting at $58 — Experience the energetic live performance of Attack Attack! in Omaha.
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Eco-Friendly Urban Gardening Workshop
5:30-7 p.m. — City Sprouts — Suggested donation of $5-$10 — Learn simple, eco-friendly ways to manage garden pests and build your own Integrated Pest Management plan.
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The Black Parade and Ocean Avenue Tribute Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $13.88 – $20.04 — Experience the nostalgia with tribute performances to My Chemical Romance and Yellowcard.
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Tyler Halverson - More Hearts Than Horses Tour
7:00-9:30 PM — Barnato — Ticket details to be announced — Enjoy a night of country music with Tyler Halverson on his tour.
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