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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha WALK to End Hydrocephalus will take place on Oct. 19 at Chalco Hills Recreation Area at 8 a.m. as sisters Karin Donner and Hailee Schmit lead the sixth annual event to raise funds for research and support—efforts that bring families together and boost community awareness. KETV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Haunted Trail on Greensboro in Bellevue invites visitors to walk a spooky display featuring creepy dolls, Jack Skellington, holographic monsters, and witches brewing spells — a unique 31 Days of Halloween event running through October. KETV
- ➤ The Durham Museum in Omaha presents the traveling exhibit 'Hockey: Faster than Ever' that shows 80 years of local hockey history with game-worn jerseys, pucks, sticks and a Zamboni—this exhibit will run until January 11th. WOWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers and administrators in Omaha school districts say stricter phone policies have boosted student learning and class engagement—helping improve social connections. Omaha World-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Pillen said Nebraska will join a federal school voucher plan in 2027 even though voters said no last November—Representatives Flood and Smith supported the move while critics argue it ignores the people's wishes. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ In Omaha on Friday, a father whose three young children were injured in a May crash said NU Regent Elizabeth O’Connor should resign after her DUI charge led to serious injuries, including his mother-in-law’s broken back. State Sen. Kathleen Kauth is beginning impeachment steps & Gov. Pillen stressed that O’Connor remains innocent until proven guilty. Nebraska Examiner
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha Planning Department approved a rezoning request for the Sonesta ES Suites property at 6990 Dodge Street, paving the way for a future conversion into 80 apartments including 60 efficiency units and 20 two-bedroom units in a TOD—2—MX area. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Creighton volleyball remained undefeated in Big East play after a four-set win over DePaul on Saturday—Abbey Hayes and Jaya Johnson led key plays—and the team will face Georgetown Friday at 6 p.m. KETV
- ➤ Omaha Women’s Soccer came back from a two-goal deficit to beat St. Thomas 3-2 at South Field in St. Paul. They will play South Dakota State on Oct. 12 at 1 p.m.—with goals from Payten Ivins, Kayla Hassler and Lauren Schmidt helping secure the win. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Omaha Men's Tennis wrapped up their penultimate fall invite Sunday at home with redshirt sophomore Pavan Uppu winning two singles matches against Washburn and North Dakota & securing doubles wins with senior Ethan Gaubert and juniors Caleb Peterson and Christian Trevey. The team will finish the season at ITA Regionals in Norman from Oct 8 to Oct 12. University of Nebraska Omaha
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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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Blippi Live Show
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Photo Experience available — Create lasting memories with your children as you meet Blippi on stage and take photos together.
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Terence Blanchard Quintet Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Kiewit Hall At Holland Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $35 — Experience the vibrant sounds of jazz with Terence Blanchard and his quintet.
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Molly Tuttle Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Tickets from $60 — Catch the talented Molly Tuttle for an evening of incredible live music.
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Marc Cohn Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Holland Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn performing live in Omaha.
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Creighton Bluejays Women's Volleyball vs. St. John's Red Storm
6-8 p.m. — Ryan Athletics Center and D. J. Sokol Arena — VIP tickets available — Experience thrilling collegiate volleyball action with premium seating options.
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