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Omaha
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Burlington Road Neighborhood Association hosted its fourth annual Christmas Cards for the Troops event on Saturday—Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. signed cards—and veterans said the cards meant a lot. KETV
- ➤ On Saturday, Bellevue hosted its annual Veterans Day breakfast and parade to honor local veterans. The event lacked a military march because of the government shutdown—retired Chief Master Sergeant Richard Casey led the ceremony. KETV
- ➤ On Saturday, November 8, local veterans attended the third annual North Omaha Veterans Day Luncheon and enjoyed soul food including catfish, ribs, smoked wings, and brisket—organizers said the gathering helped veterans connect with others who shared similar experiences. KETV
- ➤ UNO hosted its first 12-mile MavMarch on Saturday to raise awareness and collect donations for homeless veterans in Omaha. Donations gathered through November will benefit New Visions Homeless Services—helping veterans get shelter, meals, and housing. 3 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Students from six local high schools and four professional singers are set to perform at the Omaha Symphony Choral Collaborative today at the Holland Center after months of rehearsals. The event has involved intensive preparation guided by music educators since August & gives young voices a chance to showcase their talent in a cohesive performance. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Steel beams have gone up on the streetcar vehicle maintenance facility on Lot A south of CHI Health Center Omaha and west of the Kiewit Luminarium—this facility will serve as the hub where streetcar operators begin and end their shifts while housing maintenance bays, offices, storage and training areas. The project is under construction by a private contractor to ensure safe streetcar operations in Omaha. Grow Omaha
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Holy Name Housing Corporation will begin building Tukey Heights at 36th & Saratoga, a small infill project to offer low-income housing options. The plan will divide the site into 35 lots for single-family detached homes, row houses & duplexes while paving Brown Street and adding a neighborhood park. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freshman quarterback TJ Lateef led Nebraska to a win over UCLA as he guided the Huskers with strong teamwork on the field. The team is still finalizing their travel plans due to a government shutdown (which may affect air travel). KETV
- ➤ Omaha Hockey played Saturday night at Baxter Arena and outshot No. 8 North Dakota but lost 4-1 after a late scoring surge. North Dakota completed its weekend sweep, improving its record to 7-3 — Omaha stands at 4-4 and will begin a series at Minnesota-Duluth on Friday. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Omaha Volleyball swept Denver on Saturday at Baxter Arena for its fifth sweep of the season—winning 25-22, 26-24, and 25-21 in three sets. Senior Kali Jurgensmeier led with 14 kills as the Mavericks will face North Dakota on Thursday at 7 p.m. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ On Saturday in Lincoln, Norris claimed back-to-back Class B state volleyball titles by beating Elkhorn North in four sets—Creighton commit Reagan Wallraf recorded 42 kills to energize his team, while Papio South swept Lincoln North Star in Class A to capture its state title. KETV
- ➤ Nebraska volleyball swept No. 22 Minnesota on Saturday to move to a 24-0 overall and 14-0 conference record—Minnesota dropped to a 17-8 overall and 7-7 conference record. The Huskers will travel to face UCLA Friday at 9 p.m. KETV
- ➤ After Nebraska beat UCLA 28-21, Coach Matt Rhule praised freshman quarterback TJ Lateef for his hard work and recognized Emmett Johnson for stepping up during a tough game—he noted that the win came after overcoming key injuries and a challenging season. The coach stressed that the players earned each other's respect through effort on the road. KETV
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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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Prairie Python Meetup
5:30-7 p.m. — Improving — Free entry — Connect with fellow Python enthusiasts and explore coding solutions together.
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Ariel Pink Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Ticket information available — Experience an evening of pop music with Ariel Pink at a beloved local venue.
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Ledisi: The Crown Tour
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Steelhouse Omaha — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Ledisi live in concert.
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Straight No Chaser Holiday Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy a festive performance from the beloved a cappella group known for their holiday classics.
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Pentatonix Holiday Concert
Concert — Evening — CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Grammy-winning acapella group's captivating holiday performance.
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Hayes Carll Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — VIP packages available — Experience an intimate concert featuring heartfelt songs from Americana's celebrated voice.
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Open the Mind: Mental Health & Creative Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Spielbound Board Game Cafe — Free entry — Explore the intersection of mental health and creativity through engaging activities and discussions.
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Concordia Bulldogs vs Omaha Mavericks Men's Basketball
12-1:30 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting basketball showdown as the Concordia Bulldogs take on the Omaha Mavericks.
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CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. Nebraska Omaha Mavericks Women's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling college basketball showdown featuring the Roadrunners and Mavericks.
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