Morning
Omaha
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors including Creighton Prep senior King Maxwell joined community leaders and residents in a march to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday in North Omaha, walking from the MLK monument to Salem Baptist Church amid cold weather and unity. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Meddys will open its second Omaha location this fall at One Pacific Place. The quick-casual restaurant signed a lease for a 3,500 sqft space at 10317 Pacific Street (formerly occupied by Andrés Tortillery) according to Holly Jones of the Lund Company. Grow Omaha
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maverick Productions, The Gateway and the Student Government Association will present their budget requests to the Student Activity Budget Commission on Monday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. in room 201 of the Milo Bail Student Center, with deliberations scheduled on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. in room 302/302A. The Gateway
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The upcoming Wild Kingdom show will feature the Omaha Zoo's work to save the crested toad. Megan Longo, the zoo's chief brand and experience officer, said the program brings conservation work out of the shadows. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A Nebraska football player was inducted into the Omaha Sports Hall of Fame on Jan. 31. He was the co-captain (of the 1970 national championship team) and received the honor for his key role in the program. WOWT
- ➤ Nearly 19,000 fans filled CHI Health Center Arena on Jan. 30 to honor loved ones at Creighton's Pink Out cancer awareness game + the Bluejays fell to No. 2 UConn by 27 points. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska's men's basketball team will host a top-10 rematch with the Fighting Illini today as they aim to rebound from a recent loss (players and coaches expressed optimism ahead of the game). WOWT
- ➤ Nearly 19,000 fans filled CHI Health Center Arena Saturday for a Creighton basketball game dedicated to cancer awareness. The attendance included 18,650 supporters (the eighth largest in team history), all wearing pink to honor loved ones affected by cancer. WOWT
- ➤ Omahan Taryn Smith completed a 3,000-mile solo row across the Atlantic Ocean and called it her most wonderful moment (a remarkable feat that lifts the community’s spirit). Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Lincoln North Star won the HAC title as Ani Leu hit a last-second shot in a close game. WOWT
- ➤ Today, the UNO Mavericks upset the third-ranked Western Michigan Broncos by scoring four goals in a game that energized local hockey fans. WOWT
- ➤ The Omaha Mavericks took a late lead over Kansas City but fell 60-59 after a fierce final push (updated Jan. 30) in a game that highlighted their ongoing season challenge. WOWT
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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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Omaha Kings & Queens Pro Indoor Soccer
3-5 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Omaha Kings take on the Minnesota Blizzard followed by the Omaha Queens facing the Kansas Astras in an exciting indoor soccer showdown.
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