Morning
Omaha
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents of Dundee View apartments have dealt with unreliable hot water since November — temporary fixes last only a few days. City officials said repairs are planned with a Feb. 20 deadline while a new recirculation pump is on order in Omaha. WOWT
- ➤ Downtown construction (ongoing) near the City-County Building has made parking challenging for people with mobility issues; local residents now face extra hurdles finding accessible spots. WOWT
- ➤ A Bennington woman's nonprofit (based in Omaha) will raffle a $455,000 home to fund long-term mental health care. The fundraiser aims to support those with ongoing mental health needs while offering a chance for a fresh start. Omaha World-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ First Alert 6 interviewed director Brandon Box-Higdom (of 'Hair') at the Omaha Community Playhouse, where he shared his vision for the production. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha's century-old Johnny's Cafe has been named one of six winners nationwide of the James Beard America's Classics Award — the honor shows its lasting value to the community. Omaha World-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Papillion La Vista Schools launched the Wayfinder mental health curriculum in its middle schools to teach emotional wellness through creative projects and open discussions about feelings. The district plans to expand the program to more schools soon (addressing post-Covid trends in student well-being). WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska lawmakers debate LB 1165, the Grow the Good Life Act, which would boost wage and investment credits and add bonuses for companies that create high-paying primary jobs while encouraging firms to relocate. Mike Cassling of the Aksarben Board of Governors backs the performance-based bill that aims to halt statewide job losses. Grow Omaha
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of Omaha seeks applicants for its first new housing build in Papillion. The Tallgrass neighborhood near 72nd + Capehart Road will soon offer 30 modern, maintenance-free row homes designed for professionals and startup families. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sophomore Leila Steinhoff of Marian High School won the Nebraska girls state diving championship on Thursday (scoring 433.4 and beating runner-up Celia Hodge by 10.6 points). This gold medal win follows her third-place finish as a freshman. WOWT
- ➤ Creighton Prep senior Zaiyahn Ornelas won his fourth consecutive Nebraska state wrestling title Saturday (joining 39 champions in state history) and signed to wrestle at the University of Nebraska in November while helping lead the team to a Class A state title. WOWT
- ➤ Lincoln — Nebraska Athletics announced Liz Sowers as the head coach for its first women's flag football team with her twin sister Katie as associate head coach (the pair joins from Ottawa University) and the team will finish its season at Ottawa before starting with the Huskers on June 1 for their inaugural play in spring 2028. KETV
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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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Connected & Resilient: A Community Conversation on Youth Mental Health
This free community event will begin with a short film exploring youth mental health in today’s technology-shaped world — where connection, identity, and belonging often unfold online as much as offline. A panel discussion and keynote featuring experts working at the intersections of youth mental health, technology, and storytelling will explore and build on the themes surfaced during the film. The evening is designed not just to inform, but to reduce stigma, spark honest dialogue, and equip attendees with tools, perspective, and ideas to implement and maintain healthy relationships with technology.
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