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Omaha
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Latino Center broke ground Tuesday afternoon on a new campus in Omaha with a $10 million investment to bring all its programs under one roof. The center said the campus — with classrooms, a youth area, a teaching kitchen and more — will expand by 50% and finish by January 2026. KETV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ October 28th marked KETV’s 10th anniversary at 7 Burlington Station as the Douglas County Historical Society shared artifacts and facts about the station, which was built in 1898 to welcome visitors for the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. In the 1930s, the building underwent changes that removed ornate columns to update its style — a key moment in its long history. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Nebraska at Omaha is wrapping up its Spoopy Jam event as developers and designers met over the last weekend to work on their Halloween-themed games. The final online deadline will be 11:59 p.m. on October 31 — in-person sessions took place at Peter Kiewit Institute room 158 to showcase projects. The Gateway
- ➤ UNO junior Olivia McArthur has started a development internship at Flatwater Free Press in downtown Omaha where she assists with donor relations and event planning—an opportunity that lets her use classroom lessons in a real-world setting. This hands-on role is helping her build valuable journalism skills as she gains experience behind the scenes. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ UNO researchers Dr. Yuliya Lierler, Dr. Jorge Fandinno, and Ph.D. student Zachary Hansen earned the Best Paper Award at ICLP 2025 — an international conference in logic programming that recognized their work on ANTHEM. Their collaborative project with partners from the University of Texas at Austin and Potsdam University has advanced automated reasoning, underscoring UNO’s growing research impact. University of Nebraska Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SNAP benefits in Nebraska will pause today due to the federal government shutdown, affecting 74,727 households and prompting state officials to direct residents to food pantries. Local agencies — including Douglas County public health and local nonprofits — are planning to boost support and launch a city-led food drive to help those in need. Nebraska Public Media
- ➤ Omaha’s streetcar authority will begin service on the Harney/Farnam corridor in Fall by building six new CAF Urbos 3 vehicles that use off-wire technology—cutting the cord on part of the route to reduce infrastructure costs and meet daily schedule demands. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Omaha City Council is set to vote soon on a $50 million plan to improve Tranquility Park by adding 12 turf soccer fields near 120th and Maple—this scaled-back project replaces an original design with 16 fields and baseball–softball diamonds and includes expanding Fort Street to four lanes with a new bridge, with work set to begin in the next 30 days and be completed by summer. KETV
- ➤ Omaha Public Schools said if Congress does not reopen the government by Nov. 1 & federal grant funding freezes, the district will use local budget funds to cover nearly $9 million for Head Start that serves 900 students with essential education, meals, and health services. KETV
- ➤ Omaha Public Works says heavy construction is underway in downtown, Blackstone, and Midtown for a streetcar project and improvements like the Harney Street bridge rebuild and riverfront work — officials warn drivers to follow posted signs and adjust routes. Projects are set to finish in phases with Utilities West and the bridge rebuild done by the end of this year, the Farnam Street bridge work wrapping up by the end of next year, and Utilities East completing in summer. KETV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers from UNO, UT Southwestern, and European partners discovered a new cancer factor—macrovascular infiltration—that shows how cancer cells invading large blood vessels may drive cancer deaths. The study, accepted by Nature Medicine and analyzed by UNO’s team, offers new ideas for staging and treating the disease. University of Nebraska Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Aidan de La Gorgendiere earned the KJ Branding National Collegiate Hockey Conference Defenseman of the Week honor after a career night at Baxter Arena on Oct 24 and Oct 25 (he set season and career highs with three points and eight shots over the two games). Omaha Hockey will begin its first road series on Oct 31 and Nov 1 at Colorado College. University of Nebraska Omaha
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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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Brincos Dieras Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Tickets available — Experience the zany humor of renowned clown and comedian Brincos Dieras.
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Soulful Sounds in Omaha
6-8 p.m. — The Omar — $30 — Experience a vintage-inspired evening of music and comedy with a modern twist from Acute Inflections.
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Willow Avalon Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of soulful music with Willow Avalon, a talent from rural Georgia inspired by gospel and country.
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Talib Kweli Live
8-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lyrical brilliance of one of Hip Hop's most insightful artists.
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Joshua Radin Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — VIP packages available — Experience an intimate evening with singer-songwriter Joshua Radin featuring a pre-show event and Q&A.
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North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Nebraska Omaha Mavericks Hockey
4:59-7:59 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling college hockey matchup between the Fighting Hawks and Mavericks.
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The Movement Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Slowdown — Ticket prices vary — Catch The Movement as they bring their alternative-reggae vibes and new album 'Visions' to Omaha.
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Matched Speed Dating Event - Omaha
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Corkscrew Wine & Cheese — $40 ($10 for members) — Engage in fun mini-dates and meet new singles while enjoying a cozy atmosphere.
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