Morning
Omaha
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ One woman was taken into custody and another sustained a non-life-threatening facial injury after a cutting outside the parking lot of All Nations Grocery, Liquor & Tobacco south of downtown Omaha Monday night around 8:00 p.m.—police later arrested a suspect matching the description. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska State Patrol reported that Douglas County issued 13 citations for drivers exceeding 100 mph while Lincoln County gave 75 tickets for speeds over 90 mph—294 drivers were ticketed statewide this month. KETV
- ➤ An Arkansas man was sentenced to prison for fatally striking a Council Bluffs cyclist during last year's Tour de Nebraska bicycle ride—he appeared tearful as he accepted his sentence. Omaha World-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ American Idol will hold open call virtual auditions in Nebraska on Zoom on Aug. 28—contestants can join online as the show prepares to return for its ninth season on ABC in spring. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Duchesne Academy is constructing a $43 million athletic complex on its Midtown campus near 36th and Burt Street. The state-of-the-art facility is built for female athletes and will include a competition gym seating 1,200, an indoor track, a turf soccer field with a geothermal system, and amenities such as a locker room, weight room, and commons area—while fundraising has reached over 81 percent of its goal. Grow Omaha
- ➤ The Papillion La Vista Community Schools Foundation will build a $10 million center in downtown Papillion—designed to reduce learning barriers for district families. The project will support district education and community engagement as plans move forward. Omaha World-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medicine donated by Iowa’s SafeNetRx has begun flowing to Nebraska patients with low incomes—following a two-year contract signed with Nebraska DHHS that started on July 1. Pharmacists inspect each donated drug to ensure it is safe and effective for those who need it. Nebraska Examiner
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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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The Claudettes Concert
4 PM — Reverb Lounge — Tickets available — Experience a captivating blend of blues and R&B infused with punk rock spirit and theatrical flair.
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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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Jed Harrelson Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — $20 ADV / $25 DOS — Experience the soulful fusion of Rock and R&B with Nashville's own Jed Harrelson.
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Junkin' Market Days Omaha - Fall Event
4 PM – 4 PM — Washington Co. Fair Grounds — Support local vendors — A great opportunity to connect with products from local businesses.
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