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Omaha
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Omaha officials will hold an open house on the Tranquility Park project next week at the Saddlebrook Community Center—residents will have a chance to share feedback on the plans. The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to shape the park's future. WOWT
- ➤ A Blue Mass was held at Skutt Catholic High School on October 15 to honor first responders as Archbishop Michael McGovern blessed public safety equipment—Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer and Fire Chief Kathy Bossman honored fallen officers and firefighters who died this year. KETV
- ➤ The Omaha Public Power District and Metropolitan Utilities District held a community resource fair Tuesday to help customers manage bills and connect with local agencies — it marked the fourth such event. The utilities said they plan to hold more fairs in the future to assist even more residents. KETV
- ➤ Residents joined Midtown Crossing’s annual Chili Crawl last Saturday where locals sampled chili recipes, met neighbors, and built community bonds + Bloc Fitness participated to boost local health and connections. The Omaha News
- ➤ South Omaha’s Lynch Park Skatepark received a major upgrade after the city, local skaters and the Nebraska Public Skateparks Council worked together over the summer using a $10,000 grant from The Skatepark Project—adding new concrete ramps, rails and ledges that skaters are enjoying this fall. The Omaha News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Bank has begun construction on a 2-story, 20,300 sq. ft. building at 14607 California Street in front of Beth El Synagogue that will consolidate its three Omaha locations and include two drive-thru lanes and 68 parking stalls—designed by Stanley J How Architects and built by Sigma Corporation, Inc. Grow Omaha
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visitors to an Omaha yard haunt near 97th and Spaulding streets can see a trunk with moving eyes and a static-filled television as part of a 31-day Halloween display — an event featured by KETV that runs through October. Halloween fans are invited to enjoy the eerie sights during the evening hours. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNO’s new Chess Club met Tuesday night in CPACS 126 to hold a tournament where alumni Micheal Aspinall won as the first champion—President Henningsen and Vice President Mohamed said the club will host lessons for UNO students and elementary schools around Omaha. The club used an electronic chess board that lit up tiles to guide beginners in learning effective moves. The Gateway
- ➤ On Oct. 6, the Bellevue Public Schools Board met to honor the district's Best Employer Award and approved over $3.4 million in payments and contract updates. Assistant Superintendent Robert Moore explained the enrollment plan with 1,200 option students and balanced special education transfers—while military support plans at Peter Sarpy Elementary were updated. Flatwater Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local beekeepers and experts are working to save honey bees as studies show Nebraska lost 70—80% of its colonies in the past year. They are breeding resistant queen bees and urging residents to add diverse flowering plants to yards in an effort to counter harmful mites and pesticides. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha Municipal Land Bank has spent the past decade turning vacant lots into opportunities by clearing back taxes, stabilizing properties, and partnering with Habitat for Humanity to boost affordable housing and raise nearby property values by $58 million; its overall work has contributed more than $80 million to Omaha's economy. The group plans to work with developers to create rental housing as abandoned properties continue to decline—promising fresh opportunities for the community. KETV
- ➤ Metro Transit's microtransit service Metro Flex began charging $3 per person each direction starting Wednesday—free rides since its August launch totaled over 7,000 trips and transferring to ADA buses cost $4.25 per trip. Riders must book rides using the Metro Flex OMA app or by calling customer service. KETV
- ➤ The Omaha Parks and Rec Department finished its 20-year master plan for parks, trails — and recreation areas after a 14-month review that included resident feedback. It will now move toward final adoption, setting a roadmap for more than 250 parks, 10,000 acres, and 130 miles of trails. WOWT
- ➤ City workers have begun outlining traffic calming measures on North 30th Street to slow speeding drivers and improve pedestrian safety in Florence—actions that are part of the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan—and the project will restrict traffic to one lane each direction for about two weeks. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha hosted the Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship at Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Ralston, where top players and local fans watched fast-paced matches — marking the championship’s first appearance in the city. The league features a unique format in which players earn individual points while forming new teams each week. The Omaha News
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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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Arcy Drive Live
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — VIP packages available — Enjoy an intimate evening with Arcy Drive featuring acoustic sets and a pre-show Q&A.
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Elevation Worship Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center — Ticket information available — Experience an unforgettable night of inspiring Christian music with Elevation Worship and pastor Steven Furtick.
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Lord Huron with Kevin Morby
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Steelhouse Omaha — Ticket prices from $75 — Experience the enchanting sounds of Lord Huron live in concert.
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Allen Stone Concert
6-8 p.m. — The Admiral Theater — Last-minute tickets available — Enjoy soulful music from Allen Stone live in Omaha.
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Omaha Men's Soccer Showdown Against Denver
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Caniglia Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup as Omaha hosts Denver in college soccer.
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Sir Chloe with Venus & The Flytraps
8-9:30 p.m. — Slowdown — $37.95 – $75 — Experience an energetic evening with Sir Chloe and Venus & The Flytraps in Omaha.
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Zach Williams Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Baxter Arena — Tickets available starting at $36 — Experience an uplifting evening of music with Zach Williams.
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