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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was injured in a cutting near 46th and Cuming before 10 p.m. Thursday as reported by the Omaha Police Department—no further details on his condition were available. WOWT
- ➤ A 20-year-old man, identified as Isaiah Wyldes, fled a traffic stop and barricaded himself in a central Omaha home on Sept. 2nd, and he was arrested after a short standoff — he waived his preliminary hearing and will be sentenced on Nov. 6 for previous flight and disorderly conduct charges while his next court appearance for this incident remains unscheduled. WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Nate Bargatze performed at CHI Health Center in Omaha on April 25 and will perform at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on October 15—marking his third Nebraska visit in two years. WOWT
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ OPPD held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 4 in Papillion to mark the online status of Turtle Creek Station and the planned opening of Standing Bear Lake Station, which together will add 600 megawatts to meet growing energy demand. The utility also broke ground on a third turbine at Turtle Creek that will be operational by 2027 — part of a $2 billion expansion to nearly double its generation capacity. Omaha World-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Martha Garcia-Murillo, Dean of the College of IS&T at UNO, spoke at the Nebraska Data & AI Summit in Omaha on August 19th and explained how her college plans to train students for the growing need in technology. She noted that UNO is the only school in Nebraska offering a bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence—an important step for a future-ready workforce. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Dr. Jeffrey Gold gave his first state of the university address at Capitol Rotunda on September 4 and announced a new artificial intelligence program with expanded partnerships with the Department of Defense—while UNL faces over $27M in budget cuts from funding challenges. He urged students, staff, and faculty to work together to keep the university's quality high amid these changes. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A $7 million federal grant will fund the construction and operation of a new building at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield—this project may soon allow international flights to Mexico and other destinations. The new facility is designed to boost travel options and economic activity in the region. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha cross country will start the season today at 6 p.m. CT at Mahoney State Park’s Olsson Cross Country Course — the Platte River Rumble Gold will have 12 teams, including Summit League and Division I competitors, and four Mavericks making their collegiate debut. The race offers a home kickoff where teams like South Dakota, Creighton, Kansas State, and Nebraska will take part. University of Nebraska Omaha
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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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