Morning
Omaha
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Live Well Dress Well is hosting a pop-up at a local restaurant where donated professional clothing is available and will hold job fairs every three months beginning in June to support residents in their job search. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bob Siemer, a 70-year-old heart disease survivor, overcame doctors’ predictions at Christ Hospital when Dr. Jarrod Frizzell performed an innovative stent procedure using electrocautery to restore blood flow without reopening his chest. Siemer has done well after three major heart surgeries and even went hiking one week later. KETV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Skutt Catholic junior Ben Ziola won his third Class B150 state wrestling title yesterday after previously winning at 126 and 106, and several local high schools earned state titles in other weight classes. WOWT
- ➤ Kiernan Meink of Millard South secured the Class A138 state championship on Feb. 22, finishing a high school career with three titles + several local athletes also captured state wins from Plattsmouth and Creighton Prep. WOWT
- ➤ Senior wrestler Zaiyahn Ornelas ended his career by earning his fourth state championship with Creighton Prep, becoming Nebraska’s 39th four-time champion after winning three titles at Wilber-Clatonia before joining the Jr. Jays. WOWT
- ➤ State wrestling finals on Feb. 22 awarded state titles. Omaha teenagers, junior Khy'ree Thomas-Calloway of Omaha Bryan — who medaled earlier — and freshman Terence Crawford Jr. of Omaha North each claimed their first state championship. 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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