Morning
Omaha
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The warehouse near Dahlman Ave + L St, damaged in a three-alarm fire in January, was demolished by Omaha crews while fire officials continue investigating the incident. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha-based Scooter’s Coffee reached its 900-store milestone after adding 83 locations in 2025 — a 10 percent increase from the previous year. Nearly all outlets are owned and operated by local franchisees. Grow Omaha
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visit Nebraska announced Monday that the 2026 Passport program will offer 70 stops in 10 themed tours running from May 1 through Sept. 30 to help residents explore hidden gems and support local businesses. WOWT
- ➤ The North Omaha castle-like house that once provided safe shelter for Black travelers during Jim Crow is now on the National Register of Historic Places & stands as a reminder of its historical legacy. Omaha World-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Completely KIDS will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Mar. 18 at 2448 St. Mary’s Avenue downtown as part of its $28 million campaign to build the Henry Davis Center, a two-story building with eight classrooms that will expand access to education and mental health services for children and families. Grow Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 17-story Beam apartment and planned relocation of Children’s Museum at 8th & Douglas Street are on hold indefinitely while the city reimburses NuStyle Development for grading, sewer relocation and road work (and will build a parking garage regardless). Grow Omaha
- ➤ Douglas County Emergency Management launched a free multilingual alert app during Severe Weather Awareness Week. The ReachWell app (available in 130 languages) helps residents, including Spanish speakers, stay informed as severe weather moves in. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha Parks is asking residents through a survey to shape the future of Cryer Pool (nearly 60 years old) at 120th and West Center. The survey runs until the end of March and offers options like a playground, spray park, or basketball hoops. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha officials will review the Pacific sinkhole (to determine its cause) and plan repairs once the review is complete. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amy Nissen was diagnosed with endometrial cancer after she thought her heavy period was normal. Teaming with her surgeon in a GSK campaign, she hopes her story inspires women to seek care early amid rising obesity concerns in Nebraska. 3 News Now
- ➤ Angela Steiner-Hernandez, a kidney disease survivor, got a lifesaving kidney transplant at Nebraska Medicine and moved to Omaha where she now works as a nursing care coordinator. She left California after a long wait and celebrates Donate Life Month by giving back to her new community. KETV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new roller coaster (Fun-Plex's latest thrill) is set to debut this summer at the waterpark in Omaha, promising an extra ride of fun for local visitors. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After defeating Maryland and USC last week, Nebraska men's basketball improved to a 25-4 record and earned a No. 9 ranking in the latest AP Top 25 released Monday. Today they face UCLA on the West Coast before hosting Iowa on Sunday for Senior Day. KETV
- ➤ Nebraska volleyball announced two spring matches. The Huskers will face Creighton at D.J. Sokol Arena in Omaha on April 17 at 7 p.m. and Iowa State at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls on April 11 at 1 p.m. (Ticket sales begin March 9 and March 6.) 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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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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