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Omaha
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During a Nebraska Iowa Men’s Basketball game on Mar. 8, Pinnacle Bank Arena & the University of Nebraska honored fallen soldiers during TV Timeout. The tribute recognized their sacrifice and united the community. WOWT
- ➤ The Visiting Nurse Association hosted its annual Art and Soup fundraiser at the Omaha Design Center from 2-4 p.m. Sunday + local artists and restaurants donated food and art as 100% of proceeds funded nursing services for homeless shelters in the metro. KETV
- ➤ Freedom Park along the Missouri River between downtown and the airport may be redeveloped into a campground with 100 R.V. sites, primitive camping spots, mobile restrooms and offices once the U.S. Army Corps approves the plan. Grow Omaha
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A former Valmont CEO now serves as COO of Omaha-based iDvera, a tech startup that uses commercial sensors and math modeling of Earth’s magnetic field to verify GPS data while planning growth. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ A team led by the Omaha Economic Development Corp and Greater Omaha Chamber bought a 67-acre site near 16th and Locust + a 13-acre site at 5906 Abbott Drive for nearly $30 million. It will use part of a $90 million grant to clean the sites and attract business tenants. Grow Omaha
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Omaha's Holland Campus will open the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement on March 19 with space for classrooms, camps, and programs near 11th and Dodge. O‑pa President Joan Squires said the new venue evolved from over a decade of planning for arts education and community engagement. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Pillen and state lawmakers have asked for $3.5 million in the budget to help students who lost school choice funds after voters repealed the previous program. The money would go to the Labor Department as debate continues and educators stress the need to support gap students & their families. Nebraska Examiner
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Baseball scored four runs in the second inning after trailing early but Minnesota pulled ahead for a 6-4 win at US Bank Stadium in the Mavericks' final game of the Gopher Tournament. Jackson Trout recorded two RBI doubles for Minnesota. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Nebraska's men's basketball team tied the school record with an 84-75 win and secured the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. The Huskers will play in the quarterfinals on March 13 at 5:30 p.m. KETV
- ➤ Creighton softball swept Seton Hall in a weekend series; Lily West reached 200 career hits on Friday, and the Jays will face Kansas City in a doubleheader on Tuesday. KETV
- ➤ Nebraska baseball swept Michigan State in a three-game weekend series to improve to 10-5 overall and 3-0 in conference play. The Huskers clinched the series with a run-rule win on Sunday (the decisive game) and will host North Dakota State Wednesday at 6 p.m. KETV
- ➤ On Saturday and Sunday, Nebraska softball swept Omaha in Lincoln with 4-1 and 10-2 wins, moving to 18-5 as Omaha fell to 14-6. Nebraska will host Michigan for its Big Ten opener on March 13 (5:30 p.m.). KETV
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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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Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
7-8 p.m. — Baxter Arena — Student discounts available — Watch the legendary Globetrotters perform dazzling tricks and entertain with their unique brand of basketball.
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