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Omaha
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Omaha organizers prepared for a busy downtown event on Saturday—relying on community support to help ensure smooth operations. WOWT
- ➤ Levi Carter Park, which once hosted Bungalow City and Kiddieland, is now under construction to add an indoor sports complex with a grand lawn for public gatherings—an ongoing $45 million project that marks the park’s latest transformation. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Downtown Omaha is set for a busy weekend as Terence 'Bud' Crawford's parade is expected to draw 15 to 20 thousand people while Boomstock music festival and the Farmer's Market add extra celebration. Omaha police will use bomb dogs and a drone—ensuring safety along the parade route and at the downtown events. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Steaks broke ground this week on a $20 million product safety facility using cold pasteurization technology to ensure the safety of its ground beef and protein products. The 40,000 sq ft building is located in the Steel Ridge development southeast of Interstate 80 & Highway 370 and will start operations by June 2027. Grow Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Boxer Bud Crawford, who made history in mid-September by winning three unified division titles, met with Mayor Ewing to review the process for awarding the key to the city — a discussion that sets the stage for his upcoming victory parade. WOWT
- ➤ The Omaha City Council will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. to vote on amending the city’s master plan to include the Parks and Rec Comprehensive Master Plan, updating the municipal code for medical cannabis regulation, banning public encampments, and reading a proposal to vacate Harney Street from Farnam to 42nd Street—meeting is livestreamed on the city website. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, UNMC used holoboxes and virtual reality headsets across four sites to connect about 150 health care providers in a statewide stroke conference. The interactive event—sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services and hosted by UNMC and iEXCEL—helped participants engage in simulated stroke care training. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Creighton University's Sigma Phi Epsilon will host the annual Run with a Heart 5k along the Omaha River at Miller's Landing at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4th to support Special Olympics Nebraska and Women’s Heart Health—participants may run, walk, or cheer with local vendors, food, music, and games available, and registration ends on October 1st. KETV
- ➤ Omaha Volleyball lost to St. Thomas, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon — the Mavericks won the third set 25-16 while St. Thomas took the first, second, and fourth sets. Senior Kali Jurgensmeier led with 14 kills — and the team will play North Dakota on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. and North Dakota State on Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. in conference play. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Boxer Bud Crawford spoke to the media ahead of his upcoming victory parade—he became the first boxer to win three unified division titles two weeks ago. WOWT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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North Dakota State Bison vs. Nebraska Omaha Mavericks Women's Volleyball
12-2 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch the intense matchup of the Bison and Mavericks in women's volleyball action.
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Cursive Live Performance
6:30-9 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $25 ADV / $30 DOS — Experience Cursive's unique performance of two iconic albums in one night.
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Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Tickets required — Experience the legendary sounds of Led Zeppelin brought to life by the acclaimed tribute band Zoso.
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All Time Low Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Steelhouse Omaha — Last-minute concert tickets available — Catch the energy of All Time Low live in Omaha!
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