Morning
Omaha
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midwest Community Services is moving from its old site at (9507 Q Street) to a new 13,000 sqft facility at (9411 F Street); the grand opening is set for April 19. Grow Omaha
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ UNO sociology major Lydia Okuku launched Crazy Unicorn from her dorm room to bring bold Y2K vintage style to Omaha — she plans to open a storefront in Old Market and start a social club called Whimsy with a second anniversary celebration this spring. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Interior build-out is underway on two restaurants in Aksarben Village that will open in May. Red Door Woodfired Grill will take over the former Spirit World store at 6680 Center Street and Breakfast Club from Des Moines will open at 2121 South 67th Street. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Tee Box, a national indoor golf franchise, will debut its first Nebraska location on March 6 in Miracle Hills (northwest of 114th and West Dodge Road) next to Funny Bone Comedy Club by offering golf simulators, a putting green, and a golf-focused fitness area in a 4,000 sqft space. Grow Omaha
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Omaha-area woman remains stranded in Puerto Vallarta after cartel violence shut down flights during her parents’ wedding weekend, and her earliest flight is now scheduled for Thursday. WOWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Monday night's board meeting, Omaha Public Schools shared a five-year forecast showing a $50.6 million shortfall due to a state aid miscalculation for 2026-27 and said the levy will be raised to $1.05 (pending property valuations expected in late March or early April) to help stabilize staffing and programs. KETV
- ➤ Single mom Ava Rodriguez enrolled in Bellevue University’s public health program and became the first to move into its new nontraditional dorms — furnished two-bedroom apartments that let her care for her son while working as a math tutor. Applications for the housing option for next school year are open. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. declared Feb. 23 as the annual UNMC Community Engagement Day on Monday morning to honor UNMC’s work in raising community health standards + earning the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, with University leaders joining the event. KETV
- ➤ Nebraska lawmakers voted on Thursday to cut $5 million from the Cultural Preservation Endowment Fund that supports arts and humanities, a change expected to reduce its annual investment income by roughly $300,000 (a move some critics say may risk donor trust) amid efforts to address a budget shortfall. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ A Nebraska Legislature bill (LB 1222) would require insurance companies to cover FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatments for over 35,000 Nebraskans with the disease. A public hearing is set for today at the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee at the Capitol (1:30 p.m.). 3 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Softball — 12-1 — is ranked second in the D1Softball Mid-Major Rankings after its only loss at the Troy Invitational. The Mavericks will face Arkansas twice, Charlotte and Boise State before hosting Nebraska Cornhuskers on March 7 and 8 in Lincoln. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Former Omaha Maverick hockey standout Jake Guentzel helped Team USA win gold in Milan on Sunday when they beat Canada 2-1. He also scored during an earlier 6-3 win over Denmark. Nebraska Public Media
- ➤ Omaha hockey defenseman Aidan de La Gorgendiere writes M-O-M on his stick (a tribute to his late mother) before games. His ritual helps him stay connected to her caring influence while he practices and plays on the ice. 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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