Morning
Omaha
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors gathered at Turner Park in Midtown Omaha this past weekend for the No Kings 2.0 protest to demand government accountability and fair treatment. Protesters spoke out about corruption and rule of law—emphasizing their right to free speech and assembly. 3 News Now
- ➤ Today, the KMTV team volunteered with Free Bikes 4 Kidz Omaha to clean and polish hundreds of donated bikes+ all of which will be gifted to local children for the holidays. The organization said it will accept bike donations at their warehouse on October 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3 News Now
- ➤ Mike Scofield—a Dundee neighbor—organized meal deliveries for TSA agents at Eppley Airfield during the ongoing government shutdown. About 40 locals have donated around $4,000 and he plans to deliver more meals this weekend to help agents facing pay disruptions. 3 News Now
- ➤ Omaha resident Brianna Parsons has visited 100 local coffee shops over the past two years to find comfort and support her mental health through creative workshops. She will celebrate this milestone on Friday, October 25 at The Wandering Page at 5:30 p.m. KETV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ika Ramen in Blackstone is losing customers and facing staff shortages as construction disrupts access today—crews will close 38th and Farnam to speed up the project. Sales have dropped by 50 to 60 percent, and the restaurant is seeking financial relief while nearby locations suffer similar issues. WOWT
- ➤ All Purpose Construction, an Omaha-based commercial builder, will construct three hangars at Eppley Airfield totaling 74,000 sq. ft. at a cost of $3.76 million — a building permit outlines the project's details. Grow Omaha
- ➤ An Omaha ramen restaurant is facing added challenges as multiple city construction projects disrupt its operations. Today, a major streetcar project begins a closure in the Blackstone District—increasing the pressure on local businesses. WOWT
- ➤ Club Pilates announced that its fifth Omaha-area location will open Monday, November 17 in Gretna at 18870 Oakmont Drive, Suite 10—located near a Hy-Vee store and other local businesses. The studio will offer low-impact full-body Reformer Pilates workouts for all fitness levels. Grow Omaha
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor Li delivered her Oct 17 address on new academic initiatives and record fundraising, highlighting programs like Cooperative Education and competency-based curriculum while briefly noting pay raise freezes amid looming budget cuts — initiatives meant to boost UNO’s role in serving students and the Omaha community — as it prepares for future challenges. The Gateway
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Week 8 Nebraska high school football games were played on Thursday and Friday with strong matchups, including a Monster Matchup (Creighton Prep at Westside) and a Fan Favorite (Skutt vs Bennington). Omaha teams played on Senior Night while others posted record wins and returned after a forfeit. KETV
- ➤ Omaha Women's Soccer lost 2-1 to Denver Sunday afternoon at Caniglia Field; Isabella Chidiac and Kera Nguyen scored for Denver before Kendall Doberstein gave Omaha a goal in the 68th minute. The team will play home matches against South Dakota (Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.) and in the season finale (Oct. 26 at 1 p.m.) streamed on the Summit League Network. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ No. 23 Creighton won its exhibition game against No. 16 Iowa State on Friday, with Charlotte transfer Nik Graves leading the team—his strong play set the tone for the season. WOWT
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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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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.
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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.
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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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