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Omaha
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha fire department honored a sixth grader today who designed a sticker for its facility dog — the student’s creative work is celebrated by local firefighters. Omaha World-Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Marigold’s Mercantile opened today in the former Book Nook space at 2115 South 67th Street in Aksarben Village (next to Godfather’s Pizza), offering curated home goods, pantry staples and locally made products. Grow Omaha
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Batsu! (America's live Japanese game show experience) will perform at the Harlan Music Club in Omaha tonight at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with cast members Brian and Miu hosting comedy challenges that blend Japanese and American culture. KETV
- ➤ Omaha Performing Arts presents a choose-what-you-pay drumming workshop led by Cirque Kalabanté on February 3 at The Venue at Highlander. The group also offers BATSU, an interactive Japanese game show running January 29-31 in the city. 3 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Haley Spreitzer, a Millard teacher, received a $500 check from the 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign through First Interstate Bank to help supply her classroom as she begins teaching first grade—nominated by Emma Decker, she has supported her students for two years. 3 News Now
- ➤ Governor Jim Pillen declared this week as Nebraska School Choice Week by signing a proclamation yesterday. His executive order from last September set the stage for expanding school choice scholarships. KIOS
- ➤ Bellevue teachers Malynda Olson and Theresa Grove received a $500 check from the 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank today at Bellevue West High School — the funds will purchase classroom supplies. 3 News Now
- ➤ Karrie Seibel, a Skinner Elementary teacher in Omaha, received a $500 check from the 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank & the award honors her commitment to students. 3 News Now
- ➤ Omaha teacher Tom Peterson received a $500 check from First Interstate Bank’s Pay It Forward Campaign to celebrate his 25 years of teaching at Boys Town and his commitment to students. 3 News Now
- ➤ UNO Career Services offered free headshots for students on Jan. 28 at room 113 in the Eppley Administration Building, with photos emailed to participants. Monthly pop-ups will also take place with sessions on Feb. 11 (10 a.m. to noon), Mar. 10 (10 a.m. to noon) and Apr. 23 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.). The Gateway
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A clipper system will drive arctic air into eastern Nebraska and western Iowa Friday into Saturday with sub-zero wind chills + a chance of light snow Saturday night through Sunday morning. KETV NewsWatch 7 says Friday’s highs will be in the mid teens and Saturday’s in the 20s. KETV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Hockey will face defending national champions Western Michigan at Lawson Arena from today through Saturday (with live coverage on 1290 KOIL and NCHC.tv). University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Omaha won 80-71 on Wednesday night with its first second-half comeback of the season as Paul Djobet scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Tony Osburn added 15 points. WOWT
- ➤ NU announced that tickets for Nebraska men’s basketball are sold out for the season — resale courtside seats for Sunday’s game against No. 9 Illinois at Pinnacle Bank Arena range from $95 to $4,518. KETV
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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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Family Battle Zone
6-9 p.m. — Papillion Landing Field House — Registration required — Families compete in various Nerf battles and fun games including capture the flag.
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New Music Monday Featuring Local Bands
7-8 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — All ages welcome — Enjoy an evening of fresh sounds with Minus All, Chasing Supernovas, and Free From Failure.
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Omaha Boat Sports and Travel Show 2026
5 PM – 4 PM — CHI Health Center — Registration required — Explore boats, watercraft, and exciting vacation getaways in the Great Outdoors.
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Bryce Vine Concert
8 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $35 ADV / $40 DOS — Enjoy a night of music on the 'Let's Do Something Stupid Tour' with VIP packages available.
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NCA Lunar New Year's Gala
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with an evening of cultural performances, music, and dance.
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Eagle Run Live Music
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Vino Mas — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original tunes with Omaha's own singer-songwriter Mark Irvin.
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