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Omaha
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Millard West High students running Beyond the Bite are packing meals to help families and reduce food waste in Omaha using ideas from the leader’s upbringing. The meal-packing events continue today and on Monday. KETV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Don & Millie’s opened Jan. 14 at 18110 Wright Street in the former Zio’s Pizzeria space near 180th & West Center Road. The employee-owned chain now has six Omaha locations and two in Lincoln. Grow Omaha
- ➤ The Only Facial is set to open its second Omaha location at 17205 Evans Street in Whispering Ridge — an 1,800 sqft retail space with eight treatment rooms — to join its current shop at 1020 South 74th Plaza. Grow Omaha
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ First Alert 6 Weather Team recapped 2025’s record weather events including record highs and lows, tornadoes, blizzards, and a rare northern lights display over Omaha. The review showed below-average moisture and multiple record breaks while setting the stage for weather forecasts in 2026. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The health department installed four free vending machines—strategically placed at community hubs—to offer essential items including feminine hygiene products, condoms, pregnancy tests, at-home HIV tests, emergency contraception and opioid overdose reversal medication. Residents can access the machines daily for vital health supplies. Omaha World-Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ahi Sushi Ramen Grill is serving a variety of Asian dishes including sushi, ramen, and boba tea at its location off 120th and West Center Road. The restaurant is open for dine-in, carryout, and delivery Tuesday through Sunday. KETV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Huskers men's basketball team credits its tight defense and strong team culture for a 17-0 win streak (as seen in its climb in the AP Top 25) and will travel today to Illinois (to play Northwestern). Nebraska Public Media
- ➤ LOVB Nebraska played LOVB Madison Friday on NBC — local coverage aired on WOWT First Alert 6, KSNB Local4 and KNOP News 2. The team will host LOVB Salt Lake City Saturday, March 7 at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, marking Central Nebraska’s first professional volleyball event. WOWT
- ➤ The Omaha Supernovas announced that Diane Mendenhall will become the team's first woman co-owner and continue as president through the 2026 season (before transitioning to franchise advisor) while Amanda Sjuts will join as special advisor and eventually step into the president role. WOWT
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New Music Monday
8-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — All ages — Enjoy live performances from Unthroned, Ugly Lotus, and Omkara on a night of fresh sounds.
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Omaha Westside vs. Papillion-LaVista JV Basketball Game
7:15 p.m. — Papillion-La Vista High School — Free entry — Watch the Papillion-LaVista JV basketball team take on Omaha Westside in an exciting home conference matchup.
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Colorado College Tigers at Nebraska Omaha Mavericks Men's Hockey
7:07-9:07 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting matchup as college hockey teams battle on the ice.
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New Music Monday
8-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — All ages welcome — Discover fresh sounds from local talent Moon Pigeons, Blind Cassidy, Wayne Famous & The Dangerous Moment.
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A View Venues 10th Annual Vendor Night
5:30-8:30 p.m. — A View on State — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of vendors with food, fun, and inspiration for your next event.
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Omaha Men's Basketball vs. South Dakota State
7-9 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Cost Info — Witness a thrilling college basketball matchup featuring Omaha taking on South Dakota State.
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Couple Shuffle - Omaha
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Seymour Smith Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate love and fitness with a Valentine themed race featuring 2-mile, 5k, and 10k options.
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Dumpling Festival Omaha
5-9 p.m. — Various Restaurants — Tasting plates available — Savor a diverse array of dumplings from multiple cuisines at Omaha's premier food tour.
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Smooth Sounds of Santana Concert
8 PM — Holland Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the authentic tribute to Carlos Santana's legendary fusion of rock and world music.
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St. Thomas Tommies vs Omaha Mavericks Basketball
7-9 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Ticketed event — Witness an exciting college basketball match-up in Omaha.
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