Morning
Omaha
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A snow storm delayed Omaha’s trash collection when Wasteline skipped service on Friday, and leftover snow slowed morning travel in the metro area. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city announced closures for streetcar construction beginning Mon., Feb. 23. 15th St north of Farnam will be closed for water main work for two to three weeks, and Farnam (between 13th and 15th) and 38th Ave at Farnam will have lane and parking restrictions with track work ending 2026. KETV
- ➤ Nebraska now allows riders 21+ to ride without helmets if they complete a certified safety course and wear proper eye protection; highway safety officials report that since the law change two years ago, fatality numbers have dipped but injuries have risen among those not wearing helmets. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health will build a central kitchen in North Omaha that will prepare thousands of meals daily for patients at its hospitals and in southwest Iowa. The project will finish in about 18 months — a welcome boost to local meal services. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Two new smartphone apps in Omaha are designed to help save lives during heart events and work without requiring CPR training. The tools will soon be available for anyone in need of quick emergency assistance. WOWT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Benjamin's opened in December at 3623 N 129th St and serves classic American comfort food with South American influences, offering dishes like southwest eggrolls, chicken and vodka sauce gnocchi, and pizzagna. KETV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Construction began on the Digs Apartments at 31st & Mary Street south of The Mill on Leavenworth coffee shop. The project includes two 4-story buildings with 188 apartment units, a clubhouse, pool, patio and indoor parking, and received $4.1 million in TIF for its $46 million budget. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday at CHI Health Center, two wrestlers from Creighton Prep and Skutt Catholic vied for a fourth state title as both schools advanced 11 athletes to the semifinals. Zaiyahn Ornelas and Tyler Harrill competed with semis beginning at 6 p.m. (KETV reported live downtown). KETV
- ➤ After Nebraska’s loss to Iowa on Feb. 17, coach Fred Hoiberg described how a fan rushed him with a cell phone during the handshake line, noting his pacemaker (2024) makes such contacts risky. The Huskers will face Penn State today at 1 p.m. CT. WOWT
- ➤ Creighton beat No.5 UConn on Friday, Feb.20 at its home court (in Omaha), and the Huskers will play Penn State in an upcoming game. WOWT
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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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An Evening With Toto
7:00 PM — Orpheum Theater — Tickets starting at $90 — Experience the legendary hits of Toto live in concert.
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Johnny Suite Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Ticket info TBA — Experience the island reggae vibes of Johnny Suite from Hawaii.
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Therapy Dogs
6-7:30 p.m. — Student Center — Free entry — Take a break and enjoy some stress-relief with friendly therapy dogs on campus.
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The Work Lab Healthcare Roundtable
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Security National Bank - 3 Pacific Place — Free entry — Engage in a practical discussion on transforming healthcare work culture and exploring alternative employer-sponsored healthcare models.
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Hercules Opera
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience Handel’s timeless opera exploring themes of trust and betrayal as Hercules returns home victorious.
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10th Annual Shamrock 5k Run/Walk
9 a.m. — Backlot Taphouse — $7+ — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a family-friendly run and fun giveaways at Aksarben Village.
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Discovering the Galapagos
2-3:30 p.m. — Holland Center — Tickets required — Explore the groundbreaking science of the Galapagos Islands with marine ecologist Alex Hearn.
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