Good morning, Omaha.

Child Saving Institute and Children’s Square USA have announced a merger that will expand support for children and families in Omaha.

The combined organization will operate under the Child Saving Institute name at its new facility on Saddle Creek Road — Dodge Street, and services will remain uninterrupted.

John Lewis of Leick Construction helped a boy jump from a burning house onto a trampoline in the Glenwood neighborhood—he convinced the child to make the jump and his team acted quickly to rescue him.

On Tuesday morning, a crash on I-680 near 72nd Street left one person seriously injured — they were taken to a local hospital and officials have not determined a cause.

Last Monday night, Omaha firefighters put out a garage fire near 33rd and I Streets in about 25 minutes, causing roughly $62,000 in damages and no injuries—investigators are looking into the cause.

Spielcraft, an Omaha board game maker, is suing the federal government over tariffs on imports from China—tariffs that forced project cancellations—and Alex Wolf will lobby senators in Washington next week for relief as the appeal continues.

Good Evans, a breakfast-and-lunch restaurant, opened its third Omaha location last week in the former Old Chicago space on the northeast corner of 144th and West Center Road—adding to its sites on 74th and Pacific Street, 204th and West Maple Road, and in Kearney and Lincoln.

Family and friends gathered for a prayer walk to remember Jonathan Wallace after he was fatally stabbed at a laundromat near 46th and Cuming—his funeral is scheduled for Sept.

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Omaha City Council approved ordinances Tuesday that created a Trap and Skeet Coordinator for the city's skeet park, allowed Police, Fire, and Human Resources to extend the mandatory retirement age to 68 for some employees, and provided a $1.4 million grant for six new drones in the police department—measures passed unanimously.

The Omaha Fire Department will hold a department-wide memorial observance for the 9/11 anniversary on Thursday morning, when firefighters will pause at 9:11 a.m.—standing in uniform and with engines lit—to honor those who were lost in 2001.

The public is invited to join the tribute as all units remain in service during the ceremony.

An infill development is planned on a vacant .34-acre parcel at 32nd & Pacific Street after the Omaha Planning Department approved Scott Semrad’s application for a 3-story apartment building that will include a parking garage on the first floor and twenty residences on the upper floors—two efficiency units, 16 one-bedroom units and two 2-bedroom units.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Leonid & Friends Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Holland Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating tribute to Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire by this viral sensation from Eastern Europe.

Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol

7-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Cost not specified — Experience a rock night where music breaks all barriers and brings freedom to the soul.

Adam Melchor Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Cost TBD — Experience the musical journey of Jersey's own Adam Melchor as he takes the stage in Omaha.

Pert Near Sandstone Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Ticket prices vary — Experience infectious energy as Pert Near Sandstone blends old-time instrumentation with contemporary vibes.

Omaha Whiskey Fest 2025

1-5 p.m. — Hilton Omaha — Various ticket prices available — Experience a celebration of whiskey with tastings, local vendors, and live entertainment.

Woofstock

10 AM – 2 PM — Turner Park — Free entry — Celebrate your furry friends with a dog costume parade, local vendors, and outdoor yard games.

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