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Sunday, September 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Baker's Supermarkets announced plans for two new grocery stores in the Elkhorn area of Omaha—one a larger marketplace at 5010 S. 205th St. with groundbreaking set for September 19 and an opening in 2026, and the other a standard store at 182nd Street and West Maple Road with no opening date yet. The combined investment for both stores will exceed $85 million. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ An anonymous donor has provided $1 million through the Greater Omaha Chamber to support 50-60 small businesses west of Turner Boulevard on Farnam Street that have seen sales drop due to ongoing streetcar construction. The construction—expected to wrap up in 2028—continues to disrupt traffic and reduce customers in the area. KETV
- ➤ Nothing Bundt Cakes has opened a new bakery at 3701 Metro Drive in Council Bluffs’ Metro Crossing center—located near Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse—and joins existing branches at One Pacific Place and 2921 South 168th Street in Omaha. Grow Omaha
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ George Francis Train was a bold Omaha businessman who traveled the world, faced jail time, and built projects like Train Town to help fund the Union Pacific Railroad. He even ran for president and built hotels that changed the city’s look—his life was marked by big dreams and risky plans. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Omaha Catholic parishes organized the Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation to mark the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ and show care for the Earth—starting with Mass at Miller Park and continuing with a walk to the north power plant where participants picked up trash and prayed. This event reminds the community to protect natural resources for future generations. KETV
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska education leaders warned that dismantling the federal Department of Education could cut vital funding and protections for low-income students and those with disabilities—staff cuts and delays in civil rights investigations have already affected local schools. They cautioned that shifting oversight to state agencies without proper infrastructure will raise costs and risk unequal access to quality education. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha native Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision Saturday night — making history as the first male boxer to win three unified division titles and drawing a record crowd at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha men’s soccer played Bradley at Shea Stadium in Peoria and tied 1–1 after a late penalty gave Bradley an equalizer; senior Klein scored his 19th goal while Oskar Kvarnback and Italo Jenkins created early chances. The Mavericks will finish their road trip with a game at Notre Dame on Tuesday at 6 p.m. CT—defensive plays defined the match. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Coach Rhule said his team played efficiently against Houston Christian to end nonconference play and will work on its two-minute offense before Big 10 games—showing both progress and the need for further improvement. He noted that while the team is significantly better, tougher opponents require more work to succeed. KETV
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