OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha will soon welcome Nebraska native Audrey Eckert , who was crowned Miss USA 2025, home.

On Dec. 7, the public is invited to a celebration at The Garden Theater in West Omaha from 6-9 p.m. Vanbros and Associates Inc shared the news in a social media post Wednesday.

Eckert, 23, of Lincoln, was declared Miss USA at the 74th Miss USA Pageant in Nevada last month. She competed against 50 other contestants.

The win came after she first secured the title of Miss Nebraska USA on April 6 in Omaha. On Nov. 21, Eckert then competed in Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand and placed in the semifinals .

“Help us celebrate Audrey’s unforgettable win in Reno, her semifinal placement at MISS UNIVERSE in Thailand, and see her crown a new MISS NEBRASKA USA! It’s going to be a

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