Morning
Omaha
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Supporters for Women's History Month will gather for the Omaha Women's Day March today from 2-5 p.m. starting at City Hall at 1819 Farnam St (the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha is participating). WOWT
- ➤ Local students are planning to renovate Malcolm X’s birthplace (a neglected part of Omaha history) by designing an amphitheater and botanical garden. The project, which began as a 1999 school initiative, is set to break ground soon as additional funding is secured. KETV
- ➤ Union Omaha plans a mixed-use Stadium District on a 25-acre lot in north downtown. City Council will review its TIF redevelopment plan at a public hearing on April 7 to fund a project that will create 200 jobs and open the stadium in 2028. KETV
- ➤ This month, Youth Emergency Services and Together Inc. received $1 million in grants to fund rapid rehousing programs for youth (16 to 24) and will soon start helping them find new homes amid rising homelessness. WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music superstar Thomas Rhett will perform at CHI Health Center in Omaha on Oct. 24 as the final stop of his tour; presale tickets are available March 11 at 10 a.m. and general tickets start March 13 at 10 a.m. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents in Papillion La Vista pushed the school board at Monday night's meeting to expand busing for secondary students so that working and military families can have safe transport. The board is reviewing options that may cost ($1M) per year to extend middle school coverage. 3 News Now
- ➤ UNO’s Glacier Creek Preserve is a 525-acre tallgrass prairie field station located 25 minutes away, where UNO science classes + community visitors learn about prairie restoration and conservation. The preserve will host Pie Day on Mar. 14 and Spring Strings on Jun. 6 to celebrate native heritage. The Gateway
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Sarpy County couple lost most of their retirement savings after investing $36,000 in an online store scheme that the FTC shut down; they now await updates on recovering their funds. WOWT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Omaha families can plan a spring break staycation in March with hands-on museum exhibits, live shows, and neighborhood dining that support small businesses & spark fun at attractions like Lauritzen Gardens’ recycled art display and the Durham Museum’s LEGO building zone. Grow Omaha
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Development continues at Millwork Commons with a new parking garage and apartment building that will bring the total to about 700 housing units. A boutique hotel will start construction in March or early April and open in October while tech startups and a proposed Union Omaha stadium boost neighborhood energy. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Community members and business leaders are watching empty storefronts in Florence as Burger King and grocery stores have closed over recent years, reducing foot traffic for remaining shops. Real estate professionals like David Potter are exploring investment opportunities to revitalize North 30th Street + attract new tenants. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Olympic medalist Jordan Larson, a standout at Logan View, will be inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame on June 29 at the 43rd NFHS induction ceremony in Salt Lake City + her high school records set a benchmark in volleyball. WOWT
- ➤ Athletic Director Troy Dannen announced Monday, March 9 that Nebraska extended men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg’s contract through the 2031–32 season — a move following a record season with 26 wins and 15 Big Ten victories — ensuring his continued leadership of the program. WOWT
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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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University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Softball Game
2-6 p.m. — Connie Claussen Field — Cost info not provided — Catch the excitement as the Mavericks take the field for an afternoon of softball action.
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