Morning
Omaha
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tipsy Sisters is opening a brick-and-mortar bar at 12100 West Center Road in Bel Air Plaza that will feature a full bar and patio—its mobile bar will continue serving on weekends at Heartland of America Park and Gene Leahy Mall. Grow Omaha
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ FBI Omaha and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested 15 sex offenders early Thursday in Omaha as part of Operation Summer Heat— a nationwide drive to enforce registration updates and remove dangerous offenders. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha police are searching for 71-year-old man Mitchell Davis who has dementia and was last seen around 9 a.m. near 25th and 27th on Evans street east of the 75 Freeway — he sometimes visits areas along Ames Street near 24th, 30th, and 42nd and residents should call 911 if they see him. WOWT
- ➤ Two Omaha hotels were shut down last Thursday after a human trafficking investigation, displacing residents who relied on them for secure housing — local outreach now helps with referrals and first month’s rent deposits. KETV
- ➤ Omaha police responded at 6:30 a.m. Thursday near North 48th and Taylor Street to a stabbing that seriously injured one person — officers are now searching for the suspect. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha City Council approved several speed limit changes—lowering the limit from 45 mph to 40 mph on Q Street near Millard West High School, from 35 mph to 30 mph on 30th and 31st Streets, and from 40 mph to 35 mph on 108th Street. KETV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Modular construction for four townhomes at Watson Place in North Omaha saw its front section placed on a vacant lot at 25th and Corby Streets on Aug 20th, with a crane lifting three more sections by Thursday; the units will be ready for walk-throughs in October and are listed for sale with two- and three-bedroom floor plans starting at $207,000. The project uses off-site construction to speed up a process that typically takes 12 to 18 months and addresses the local need for attainable housing. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha women's basketball star Grace Cave signed a contract with Rilski Sportist to play professional basketball and will start playing in the WABA League on Oct. 8. She scored over 1,300 points across 114 games in four seasons for Omaha—earning two All-Summit League honors. University of Nebraska Omaha
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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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Jail Executive Institute
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — University of Nebraska at Omaha School of Criminology and Criminal Justice — $2,995 — Gain valuable insights at this specialized training for jail executives.
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