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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha police responded to a crash near J E George Boulevard and Underwood Avenue just after midnight Friday — one person was taken to the hospital. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, CLAAS Omaha Inc. broke ground on a 44,800 square foot research and development facility that will create jobs in construction, agriculture, engineering * and research to boost Omaha's workforce. The facility is set to be completed next fall with the company moving in at the end of 2026 followed by a grand opening. WOWT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Omaha juvenile—charged as an adult for murder after killing his mother's abusive boyfriend—pleaded no contest to manslaughter in juvenile court and was sentenced to indefinite probation after his court appearance was canceled. WOWT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ RentCafe projects over 500,000 new apartment units will open nationwide by year’s end and Omaha will have 3,335 new units in 2025, a 79% jump from last year. The city ranks 7th nationally for year-over-year increases in apartment openings—showing strong local growth in construction. Grow Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman, the first woman appointed to the high court, announced she will retire at the end of October after decades of service—Gov. Jim Pillen thanked her and the Judicial Nominating Commission is set to seek names for her replacement. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium, the Huskers beat Cincinnati 20-17 as Malcolm Hartzog Jr. made a game-sealing interception that clinched the win + his play ended a string of one-score losses for the team. KETV
- ➤ Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule will appear weekly on Pat McAfee’s ESPN show this season—he said he is proud to represent Nebraska and college football. KETV
- ➤ Omaha volleyball won its season opener by defeating Milwaukee 3-0 last Friday at home—recording set wins of 25-16, 25-20, and 25-18 while senior Kali Jurgensmeier led with 16 kills. The Mavericks improved their record to 1-0 and will face Milwaukee again tomorrow at 3 p.m. CT. University of Nebraska Omaha
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Midwest Omaha Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
12:30-6 p.m. — 1200 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE — Entry fee varies — Experience the thrill of racing in Omaha's new co-ed half marathon series featuring 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances.
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