Morning
Omaha
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local masonry company DeSantiago Masonry replaced benches at the Queen’s Legacy Memorial in North Omaha Wednesday after vandals destroyed the original seating. The work honors more than 80 women lost to gun violence and supports Buffy Bush’s living mural (a growing tribute as more names are added). WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Scooter’s Coffee will build a restaurant at 12020 Anne Street on the southwest corner of 120th & L Street — the site now shows a 'coming soon' sign and has received plumbing and electrical permits from the City of Omaha after last year’s Burger Detour construction ended. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Downtown business owners lose revenue due to inconsistent updates on streetcar construction and water shutoff plans for Farnam between 13th and 14th streets. The closure, which was expected to reopen days ago, now extends another week — crews cite cold weather and extra prep work. WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Governor Jim Pillen's budget proposal would cut $15 million from the state's arts funding and shift efforts to allocate only $600,000 a year, a change that may affect art programs in schools and small communities — hundreds will gather on Wednesday in Lincoln to voice concerns. 3 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ OPPD moved a generator (710,411 pounds) loaded onto a trailer weighing nearly 900,000 pounds overnight to Turtle Creek Station at 168th Street and Fairview Road to ease traffic, coordinating with local officials and law enforcement; more heavy equipment moves are planned over the next three years to expand the plant. KFAB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Local developers are planning to revive the historic hotel building at 22nd and Douglas into a mixed affordable and market-rate housing project designed for seniors, partnering with CHI Health to include health-promoting features + accessible updates. The project aims to serve the community and create a blueprint for future developments. KETV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Benson’s Set the Bar is celebrating National Girls and Women’s Sports Day by donating 10% of proceeds to local teams. The venue hosts events today from 5 to 7 p.m. with EPIC for Girls and from 7 to 9 p.m. with Omaha GOATS Women’s Rugby — join in support. KETV
- ➤ Nebraska Athletics will add nearly 80 new scholarships for student athletes in 2026-27 as part of a House settlement removing NCAA limits — more than 30 will come next year and 40 in the following year to boost team support and academics. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska football landed four-star defensive lineman Dylan Berymon on National Signing Day as he chose the Huskers over Kentucky. Recruiters spoke with him until early morning (1:00 to 2:00 a.m.) to secure his commitment. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska safeties coach Miles Taylor is reportedly leaving the Huskers to join Baltimore Ravens under head coach Jesse Minter, according to insider Sean Callahan. Taylor (formerly a co-defensive coordinator at South Dakota and a former Iowa Hawkeye) has NFL experience from a prior internship. KETV
- ➤ Omaha Women's Basketball will host North Dakota at Baxter Arena today at 6:30 p.m. CT to celebrate Black History Month and will face North Dakota State on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT for National Girls and Women in Sports Day. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Omaha Mavericks forward Paul Djobet, who joined the team this fall, scored 27 points and posted multiple double-doubles in his debut win. He earned Summit League player of the week honors and will face North Dakota teams later this week. University of Nebraska Omaha
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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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Kaivon Concert
8-11 p.m. — Slowdown — Check for ticket prices — Experience the melodic energy and danceability of Kaivon's music live on stage.
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