Morning
Omaha
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ La Vista-based Kros Strain Brewing Company partnered with Nebraska Athletics to launch Cornhusker Crusher as the official beer of the Huskers. The light citrus wheat ale will be available year-round at its La Vista & downtown Omaha taprooms and at Memorial Stadium during football games. Grow Omaha
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Omaha police took two people in for questioning after a cutting seriously injured one person near 31st and Gold streets at 12:30 a.m. Thursday—officials have not released details on what led to the incident. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grow Omaha launched Streetcar Topics—an update on the East Utilities Project that covers sewer, water and electrical work along the streetcar corridor. The project began at the 10th and Capitol Avenue intersection in early August and will continue with extra water main work on Farnam Street from early September due to weather delays. Grow Omaha
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Community Blood Bank held a blood drive at UNO’s Dodge Campus on Aug 27 to ease a local blood shortage—both walk-in and pre-scheduled donors gave blood at the Milo Bail Student Center ballroom during Durango Days. Students, staff and faculty donated to help boost supplies when hospital stocks had dropped to two days. The Gateway
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Huskers defeated Cincinnati 20—17 at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night to open Matt Rhule’s third season with their 99th season-opening win. Quarterback Dylan Raiola threw two touchdowns and passed for 243 yards in the close game. KETV
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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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World O! Water Festival
12-4 p.m. — Chalco Hills Recreation Area — Free entry — Engage in fun activities while learning about water conservation and enjoy a hot dog lunch.
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Midwest Omaha Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
12:30 – 6:00 PM — 1200 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE — Registration fees apply — Experience a day of running excitement in Omaha with opportunities for refunds through referrals.
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Simon Joyner Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Tickets online — Experience the underground sounds of Omaha’s renowned singer-songwriter, Simon Joyner.
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Nilüfer Yanya Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sounds of London’s acclaimed singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya as she showcases her new album.
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Iniko Live Concert Experience
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $ — Experience an exclusive music and poetry cypher with the genre-defying artist Iniko alongside a special meet and greet.
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The Outsiders Musical
1-2:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Cost Info TBD — Experience the thrilling tale of friendship and self-discovery with a dynamic original score in this new Broadway musical.
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