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Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UNO senior Huja Sange received the 2024 Marian Ivers Community Service Leadership Award for her work at events like Afrofest and Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service—she will use her business skills to help local small business owners access new opportunities. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ South Omaha native Francisco 'Paco' Fuentes, who built community ties through his longtime work with the Boys and Girls Club, died on Sept. 1 at 66—he grew membership from 600 to nearly 2,600 and later helped open a Goodwill training center. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Today at Benson Park, Mark at the Park partnered with Nebraska Humane Society’s Barks and Rec program to let local residents walk a rescue dog named Chase who is looking for a new home. The program lets people enjoy a dog walk while the shelter learns about each animal’s personality — a win for everyone. 3 News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A federal agency said its investigation into the fatal Horizon Biofuels explosion in Fremont in July pointed to a combustible wood dust explosion—a known hazard in wood processing—as the cause that claimed the life of a worker and his two young daughters, while the State Fire Marshal’s Office had ruled it was an accidental dust fire. KFAB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Cascio’s Steakhouse in Omaha’s Little Italy, the family-run restaurant remains the last old-school Italian steakhouse and serves classic dishes like slow-simmered spaghetti sauce, chicken parmesan and ribeye—loyal diners enjoy the unchanged, nostalgic space while Alfie Cascio plans small updates like a new patio to welcome a younger crowd. Flatwater Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNO held its Career Connect symposium on Sept. 16 at the Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom where students, faculty and local employers celebrated the role of internships in boosting career readiness and recognized outstanding contributions—linking education with workforce success in Omaha. University of Nebraska Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Mayor John Ewing Jr. addressed Omaha about his first 100 days in office — he also announced a celebration for Terence Bud Crawford, who became the undisputed super middleweight champion after defeating Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas at a conference held at 5 p.m. and streamed live. KETV
- ➤ Omaha Mayor John Ewing marked his 100th day in office today and said his plan is to add good jobs, build affordable housing and expand public projects—like the streetcar that will soon link downtown and midtown—without mixing in partisan politics. He said he will work with local leaders to boost the city’s economy based on results, not on opposition to any elected official. Flatwater Free Press
- ➤ Stacker used WalletHub's 2025 data to rank U.S. cities by quality of services—Omaha stands out after voters approved a measure for a Good Life District and bonds to boost public safety and infrastructure. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Officials and experts discussed Nebraska’s future at FlatFest 2025 at Creighton University on Wednesday, September 17th — the panel examined topics such as the economy, demographics and lead pollution. Flatwater Free Press
- ➤ Yesterday, Governor Pillen signed an order redirecting $20 million—sourced from casino revenues and unused funds—to lower property taxes, and the Omaha City Council held a public hearing to consider using up to $40 million from rising property values for affordable housing. A state audit in Mitchell detailed allegations of municipal equipment misuse, a human skull found near 216th St. and Rainwood Road is under investigation, construction began at 72nd and L with exit ramps closed until winter, and a Hooker County teacher was named Nebraska’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. KIOS
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A developer plans 85 townhomes in the Cherry Creek neighborhood near 103rd & Blair High Road after the City Council approved rezoning, final plat and planned unit development for a 7.3-acre parcel of undeveloped land. The project will join the recently finished 200-unit Cherry Creek Village apartment complex. Grow Omaha
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