Morning
Omaha
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 50 martial arts students and instructors gathered in Bellevue to honor fallen soldier (Noah Tietjens) on what would have been his 43rd birthday. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Elkhorn boy Hudson Burgers, 9, battling bone cancer after a leg amputation, got a bedroom makeover from nonprofit Special Spaces Nebraska on Friday plus Creighton men's basketball players joined his surprise reveal. 3 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MONA marked its 50th year in a renovated and expanded facility on Friday, Mar. 6, as the museum hosted a milestone event that underscored its role in local arts (and community engagement). WOWT
- ➤ The Samuel Bak Museum is showcasing the exhibit Justice and Hope from Jan. 21 to June 28, open to UNO students and the public to view art on genocide, memory, and healing (interactive artworks invite engagement). A lecture by Dr. Gerise Herndon is set for March 26 at 6 p.m. The Gateway
- ➤ Dr. Kristín Jónína Taylor presented her Nordic recital 'Between Fjords and Forests: Northern Keyboard Music' at Strauss Performing Arts Center Tuesday evening, showcasing works from Nordic composers and merging classical with regional sounds + introducing the pieces with commentary. The free concert offered students and locals insight into Nordic heritage. The Gateway
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Nebraska at Omaha announced its Child Care Center will close on May 22 (after nearly 40 years of service) due to low enrollment and financial concerns, leaving families and student employees scrambling for alternatives as officials work with community partners to ease the transition. The Gateway
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On March 4, 18 UNO students learned about heart health at Healthroots' Pump & Pressure meeting in room 116 at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, where president Feryal Akpo-Idrissou led lessons on blood pressure, announced future events, and raffled a $25 Amazon gift card. The Gateway
- ➤ Clarkson Institute will host Connected and Resilient: A Community Conversation on Youth Mental Health on Monday, March 16 at Film Streams Dundee (4952 Dodge St.) from 6-9 p.m. featuring a screening of Disconnected and a keynote by Dawson Kelly; seating is limited to 250 with required registration. Flatwater Free Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Severe weather is forecast to drive up roof repair costs as high material prices add to homeowner bills. Omaha residents should prepare for increased out-of-pocket spending when repairs become necessary. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Star girls advanced to the state championship finals after beating twice crowned champions (their first state final appearance in program history) in a breakthrough win. The team will face tough competition next. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Omaha Hockey took an early 2-1 lead in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff quarterfinal game on Friday night but fell to North Dakota 5-3, and the teams will meet again (6 p.m. CT today) to continue the series. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ The Omaha Mavericks advanced to the Summit League semifinal after beating South Dakota 76-62 Friday night in Sioux Falls. They will face top-seeded North Dakota State Saturday at 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network (it is their third straight semifinal) (senior guard Ja'Sean Glover scored 25 points). University of Nebraska Omaha
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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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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.
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