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Omaha Weather, Shopping, and More: Weekend Headlines

by David Harrison – Chief Editor

OMAHA,Neb. – A Thanksgiving Day shooting, ‌bustling Black Friday shopping, and a⁤ festive tree lighting at the⁢ Durham Museum marked a busy holiday weekend in the Omaha ​metropolitan area.

The Omaha Police Department responded to a​ shooting Thursday evening ⁢at approximately 8:30 p.m. near 72nd and Dodge Streets.One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Concurrently, shoppers began ⁣lining up early Friday morning for Black Friday deals, with⁤ many stores ‍opening their ⁢doors as early as 5 a.m. Retailers reported important foot traffic throughout the day. The ​Durham museum hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony Sunday ⁢evening, drawing crowds to celebrate the start of the ​holiday season.

The 15th​ annual Heroes Game⁢ between Nebraska⁤ and Iowa is ⁣scheduled for Friday at Memorial Stadium in⁢ Lincoln,with kickoff at 11 a.m.​ A pregame ‌show will begin at 10 a.m. on 10/11. This year’s matchup is‍ the​ 56th in the rivalry, with Iowa having won nine of the last ten meetings. Nebraska ​Head ⁣coach⁢ Matt Rhule is seeking his⁤ first win against Iowa as ‌taking over the program. Iowa enters the game following a 20-17 comeback victory over Michigan ​State, ‍while Nebraska ⁣is coming off a road loss to Penn State. ‍Ashley De La⁢ Cruz-Martin and Jayce Koob were recognized ​as Nebraska’s and Iowa’s Heroes,respectively,for the game.

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