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Sunday, August 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash early Saturday morning on Saddle Creek Road and Jones Street in North Omaha injured one person who was sent to the hospital — officials said the injuries are believed to be non-life threatening. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local owner Wellson Yusif—behind G1fted Barbershop—is set to open his 1,300 sq. ft. shop on September 2nd at Oakview Mall next to the food court near JCPenney. The barbershop will be open seven days a week. Grow Omaha
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three people were injured in a stabbing incident at Levi Carter Park Pavilion in North Omaha early Saturday morning—police said they are searching for a suspect. WOWT
- ➤ Police are investigating a robbery at Omaha Walmart at 50th and L that happened Friday night when an employee was threatened by a blond man in a red beanie, surgical mask, black jacket, and blue jeans—he took cash and fled south. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha police investigated a cutting near Levi Carter Park and Eppley Airfield early Saturday at 1:20 a.m.—one person was seriously injured and taken to Nebraska Medicine with no suspects identified. KETV
- ➤ On Thursday, an Omaha Police officer was attacked with a knife near Park Avenue—Shirley Street and, after a short foot chase where a taser was used, the suspect was arrested and booked on multiple felony charges while the officer received hospital treatment before being released. WOWT
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On August 30, 2023, 92,003 fans filled Memorial Stadium in Lincoln for Volleyball Day in Nebraska—breaking the world record for a women’s sporting event—and the venue was transformed from a football field into a volleyball court. WOWT
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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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