Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Several crashes and a stalled vehicle caused major delays during the Tuesday morning commute in Omaha, impacting various highways and prompting traffic advisories. WOWT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are searching for the suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in South Omaha. WOWT
- ➤ Daniel Nickels was convicted of first-degree murder for the death of 26-year-old Esmeralda Vargas at an Omaha hotel in December 2023, with sentencing scheduled for Dec. 20. KETV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wind advisory and red flag warning are in effect for Omaha Metro, with gusts between 40 and 50MPH expected, bringing extreme fire danger, followed by storm chances on Wednesday. KETV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four University of Nebraska Omaha student-athletes secured the Summit League's weekly swimming and diving awards, marking the first full sweep for the school in the 2024-25 season. University of Nebraska Omaha
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Devin the Dude Live Performance
Experience the compelling sounds of Houston hip hop artist Devin the Dude, alongside supporting acts Loretta Lit, Dre.S, Trapp Luicano, and Verze The Ape King.
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St. John's Red Storm vs. Creighton Bluejays Women's Volleyball
Experience an exciting women's volleyball match featuring St. John's Red Storm battling against Creighton Bluejays at the Ryan Athletics Center.
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Rock of Ages Revisited Festival
Experience a thrilling two-day tribute festival featuring the top tribute bands honoring legendary rock icons including Nirvana, Aerosmith, The Beatles, and more.
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2024 Midwest Alternative Wedding Expo
Experience an immersive wedding planning event showcasing diverse vendors and unique ideas for non-traditional couples.
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Rootbeer Richie & The Reveille Live at Reverb Lounge
Experience a night of live music with Rootbeer Richie & The Reveille in Omaha.
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Music Bingo Night at RTG on Center
Experience a fun-filled evening of Music Bingo hosted by Game Night Live, a renowned leader in bar trivia and music-based games.
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Nowhere Record Release Celebration
Celebrate the launch of NOWHERE's new album 'NEW PAIN' featuring performances by Western Haikus and Living Conditions.
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Lainey Wilson Concert at Omaha Holiday Boutique
Experience a night of country music featuring Lainey Wilson along with Zach Top and Jackson Dean at the CHI Health Center.
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2024 Omaha Holiday Boutique
Explore a festive array of local vendors and unique gifts at the 2024 Omaha Holiday Boutique.
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Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Creighton Bluejays Men's Basketball Game
Experience an exciting college basketball showdown as the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights take on the Creighton Bluejays at the CHI Health Center.
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