Good morning, Omaha.

The Weekly Market Report details a variety of local updates—Pollo Feliz will open its first Nebraska restaurant in Bellevue on March 13 while sports tournaments and honors keep Omaha fans busy this weekend.

Yates Illuminates hosts a March 14 free Rain Barrel Giveaway while federal funds aid four youth homelessness projects.

Project Intentional’s clean deodorant launches at Storm Bath and Beauty’s April 26 event, Hillside Fund starts curbside compost pickup, and Oak View Mall’s Walk and Roll raised $40K.

Pacific Street in midtown reopened to traffic around 2 p.m. Thursday after a sinkhole swallowed two vehicles eight days ago.

KETV released a guide for St. Patrick’s Day events in Omaha, featuring a corned beef feast near 84th and Center on Mar.

15 (11 a.m.–7 p.m.), a speed dating event on Mar. 14 at Culxr House, 5K/10K at Miller’s Landing, and a parade on Mar. 14 at 16th and Capitol.

On March 5, 1857, Omaha’s first mayor Jesse Lowe was sworn in, marking a milestone in the city's development.

During his term, he named the city after the Omaha tribe, helped survey the area, and built the bank that later evolved into the United States National Bank.

Pat Kelley at UNO College of Information Science & Technology was named Employee of the Month for February 2026.

He was honored for his technical leadership and detail-oriented support of faculty, staff, and students.

The U.S. Drought Monitor shows worsening drought conditions as northeast Nebraska enters the red zone for the fifth week, with Omaha receiving only 14% of its normal moisture in the past six months.

Meteorologist Taylor Nicolaisen said expected rain from March through June could help ease the local drought.

The first batch of rails for the Omaha streetcar was delivered Thursday, marking a key step toward the development of the city transit project.

Officials say the delivery supports ongoing work on the new public transportation system.

Crews have begun installing the steel structure to support the Mutual of Omaha tower's crown, advancing topping out for the 677 ft (44-story) building at the block bounded by 14th, 15th, Douglas and Farnam streets.

The skyscraper will have office space and employee amenities while crews complete the exterior finish.

Omaha Hockey heads to Grand Forks to face top-seeded North Dakota in game one of the Frozen Faceoff series today at 7 p.m. CT, with game two on Saturday, March 7 and a potential game three on Sunday, March 8.

An Evening With Toto

7:00 PM — Orpheum Theater — Tickets starting at $90 — Experience the legendary hits of Toto live in concert.

Johnny Suite Live Performance

8-9:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Ticket info TBA — Experience the island reggae vibes of Johnny Suite from Hawaii.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Nebraska

7-8 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Tickets start at $28 — Enjoy an exciting volleyball match featuring LOVB Atlanta and LOVB Nebraska.