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Omaha
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Federal cuts to SNAP will take effect in 2026 and are expected to worsen food insecurity in Omaha where one in eight families and one in five children already struggle to access healthy food. Local leaders are responding by directing $150,000 in Keno funds to food banks and preparing a new Food Bank for the Heartland facility on 84th and L Street—40 percent larger than its current site and set to open early next year. The Omaha News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Porky Butts BBQ reopened at 15475 Ruggles Street after closing in August due to flood damage, and the locally owned restaurant now serves customers Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Midtown Auto Service & Exhaust on the corner of Leavenworth Street and Turner Boulevard brightens drivers' days with a marquee that has displayed jokes for more than 20 years. Owner Mike Leiderman changes the jokes every few weeks while co-owner Michael Clark helps keep the shop a friendly place for car repairs. KETV
- ➤ Culinary Dropout, a popular restaurant chain from Scottsdale, Arizona, will renovate the former Local Beer Patio & Kitchen space at Village Pointe Shopping Center for its first Nebraska location, according to a City of Omaha permit. The space was once home to Cheeseburger in Paradise, and no opening date has been set. Grow Omaha
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Omaha community members have urged NU Regent Elizabeth O’Connor to resign after she allegedly caused a crash on May 21 while driving under the influence on Blondo Street — injuring passengers including one with severe injuries — and State Sen. Kathleen Kauth said she will seek impeachment if O’Connor remains on the board. The Gateway
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Maverick Videography Club of UNO entered a 48-hour film challenge in September and produced a five-minute satirical comedy titled Fulfillment for the Omaha Film Festival. The film finished runner-up for Best Use of Required Prop at a screening event at Aksarben Cinema—drawing strong laughs from the audience. The Gateway
- ➤ Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers, the first Black and youngest state poet, performed spoken word at a commercial real estate summit in Omaha last August to bring a fresh style to her role. She plans to host poetry showcases across the state and take local writers to new audiences—promising to expand Nebraska’s literary scene. Flatwater Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over the summer, the University of Nebraska at Omaha opted out of the House Settlement—aiming to keep its athletic program unchanged—and set its sights on reviewing the possible guidelines for future NIL deals. The school must notify the NCAA by March 1 if it will switch its choice for the next academic year. The Omaha News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Wednesday’s Omaha 360 meeting, Mayor John Ewing Jr. and Police Chief Todd Schmaderer addressed community concerns about a controversial traffic stop and a recent officer shooting. They said officials will work on changes in traffic stop protocols—specifically asking drivers if they have a firearm—to help ease tensions. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen named the interim firemarshal permanently on Tuesday—his office said the decision will help maintain steady fire safety oversight in the state. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Today, Park Omaha held a ribbon cutting at its new 7-level parking garage—located at 4605 Farnam Street in the EDGE District at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The city-owned garage features 753 stalls and four electric vehicle charging stations and joins the nearby Catalyst building as a new project milestone. Grow Omaha
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Swish, a rescue dog from Louisiana (neglected and heartworm positive), now works as a certified therapy dog at Perceptions Therapy where co-owner Holly Israel uses him to help lower stress in nursing homes, schools, and memory care facilities. The practice will soon introduce a new therapy dog as its next step. The Omaha News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Clarity Development’s $40 million Little Bo Village project is planned to redevelop a block along 13th Street by adding 160 new residences and retail spaces that aim to create a vibrant front door to downtown. City Council will review a required zoning change later this year—needed to remove parking minimums—while local merchants express concerns over traffic and pedestrian safety. Nebraska Examiner
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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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A-Cross America Relay 5K Walk for Life! (free)
Meet at the Omaha Planned Parenthood at 9am for prayer and then a 3 mile walk with the big "REMEMBER The Unborn" banner. All In Christ for Pro-Life!
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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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Lewy Body Dementia Care Partner Conference
8 AM – 3 PM — Scott Conference Center — Cost not specified — A valuable gathering for care partners supporting individuals with Lewy Body Dementia.
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Omaha Men's Soccer vs. UTRGV
7-10 p.m. — Caniglia Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college soccer match on the pitch in Omaha.
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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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Arson City Live in Omaha
7-8:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience Arson City’s electrifying performance in an intimate venue filled with rock energy.
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MWTCA Tool Meeting - Area D
— MWTCA Tool Meeting — — Disabled American Veterans Center — — Connect with fellow tool enthusiasts and share your passion.
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