Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
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🏘️ Community
UNO Greek organizations held a domestic violence awareness walk Saturday at Baxter Arena to highlight the growing issue in Omaha.
About 100 people joined the walk—raising over $1,000 for the Women’s Center for Advancement and showing strong community support.
On Saturday, Methodist Hospital hosted a classic car show on its top parking garage so patients in both towers could admire a variety of vintage vehicles.
Car enthusiasts displayed both original and restored models and started the event this year to bring joy to patients.
💼 Business
Mai Thai Cuisine opened at 2279 South 67th Street in Aksarben Village after new owners renovated the former Mai Thai restaurant space.
The restaurant is ready to serve local diners—introducing a fresh take on Thai cuisine.
This week, Mutual of Omaha updated on its downtown headquarters project when the tower crane completed its sixth jump—reaching 780 feet as final vertical concrete work was completed and interior work began through level 21.
The 44-story building will be fully finished in late 2026 and will be the tallest in the region.
🎭 Culture
This Omaha yard haunt near 42nd and Williams streets invites visitors to explore the Scottish Graveyard—where the three witches from Macbeth and eerie tombstones come together under the watch of a skeleton king in the evening.
It is part of the 31 Days of Halloween celebration that features a new home display each day.
🎓 Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha’s The Gateway earned fourth place in a national college media contest for its fall report on a student agency losing funding after a sex toy prize basket was purchased.
The award was given at MediaFest25 in Washington D.C.—the first national honor for The Gateway since the 1980s.
🏈 Sports
Omaha men's and women's swimming and diving teams won meets against St. Thomas at Anderson Pool in St. Paul on Oct.
17 and Oct. 18—each earning their fourth straight victory. The men's squad scored 236 points and remains undefeated while the women's team won 191 to 122.
Senior forward Rienk Mast returned from knee surgery and scored a game-high 31 points on 7-of-8 three-pointers to lead Nebraska to a 90-89 exhibition upset over No-8 BYU at Pinnacle Bank Arena last Saturday.
The Huskers shot 50 percent overall and will host Midland University in an exhibition on Oct-27 at 6:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Omaha Volleyball lost to Denver 3-1 as Denver won three sets while the Mavericks recorded 14 blocks and senior Kali Jurgensmeier tallied 15 kills.
The team will travel to Kansas City on Oct. 21 and host St. Thomas on Oct. 23 (all matches will be streamed on the Summit League Network).
🎉 Omaha Events
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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.
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.
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.
Allen Stone Concert
6-8 p.m. — The Admiral Theater — Last-minute tickets available — Enjoy soulful music from Allen Stone live in Omaha.
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.
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.
Zach Williams Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Baxter Arena — Tickets available starting at $36 — Experience an uplifting evening of music with Zach Williams.
Chris Webby Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $30 ADV / $35 DOS — Experience the versatile flow and punchlines of Connecticut's own Chris Webby.
Tech Nebraska Summit
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District — $135+ — Explore the future of technology in Nebraska through keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking.
Daft Disko Halloween Edition
7 PM – 12 AM — The Waiting Room Lounge — $15 ADV / $20 DOS — Celebrate Halloween with a vibrant mix of French House and disco inspired by Daft Punk and more.
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