Morning
Omaha
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City Sprouts, a local nonprofit charity, is planning to build a utility barn at the southeast corner of 3rd & Jaynes Street north of Carter Lake. The $110,000, over 2,000 sqft structure will support its urban farming programming. Grow Omaha
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sakura Ichiban Co. filed a building permit to remodel the interior at 1105 Harney Street for its new restaurant concept, following earlier reports of a second Yoshitomo location in Downtown Omaha. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel released his first 20-page shareholder letter Saturday, outlining 2025 financials with a net cash flow of $46 billion + over $370 billion in holdings. The letter reaffirms the company's long-term values and sets plans for reinvestment ahead of the May 2 shareholders meeting. 3 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Johnny’s Café in Omaha was named a 2026 James Beard America’s Classics award winner for its timeless appeal and role as a community anchor at 4702 South 27th Street. It joins five other winners nationwide. Grow Omaha
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNO faculty gathered Friday at the Thompson Alumni Center to plan a campus-wide push for data literacy — embedding assignments on chart analysis, data interpretation and clear communication to help students meet evolving job expectations. The Gateway
- ➤ Omaha Public Schools officials said an increase in teachers lowered average elementary class sizes to the smallest level in three years. They credited improved staffing levels for making classes more manageable. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Over 20 Nebraska robotics teams are competing in the First Tech Challenge at MCC today after months of preparing since September. The event will showcase new robot designs & give local students a chance to learn hands-on. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NE Medicine plans a 4-story dermatology office building with a new pedestrian walkway and elevator lobby linking to an existing parking garage at the southeast corner of 42nd and Farnam Street following last year's street adjustments — a key expansion for its Midtown Campus. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Huskers honored three seniors & beat Rutgers by 41 points on Saturday, Feb. 28. The win boosted community pride & energized local fans. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha Baseball lost the opener 5-2 but rallied for a 15-8 win in the second game Saturday at Wichita State. The team will face Nebraska next Tuesday afternoon in Lincoln. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Omaha will face fourth-seeded South Dakota at 6 p.m. CT Friday at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls as the Mavericks, seeded fifth in the Summit League Championship, try to repeat their tournament win (game airs on Summit League Network and Midco Sports). University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Bennington and Gretna East high school girls basketball teams won their district titles, and NSAA state tournament brackets have been set to pave the way for upcoming state playoffs. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska women's basketball wrapped up its regular season with a 93-52 win over Rutgers, finishing 18-11 overall and 7-11 in conference play (the team now prepares for the Big Ten Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse starting March 4). KETV
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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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OMS Winter Showcase
7-9 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Free entry — Experience an evening of blues and rock with local talent featuring Stuck On Dodge and The Memphis Rejects.
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