Morning
Omaha
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Omaha teens in The Pocket Architects represented Nebraska at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis after winning a local competition + they plan to record a live album in May or June as they prepare to reach larger venues. KETV
- ➤ Omaha Performing Arts announced the upcoming Broadway season for the Orpheum Theater with returning favorites and new productions such as The Phantom of the Opera, The Book of Mormon, and Hell’s Kitchen. Season tickets are available now. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha City Council unanimously approved a special use permit for the Ponca Tribe to build a new health and wellness center with community gathering and cultural space. The facility will serve tribe members, other Native Americans and non-Native residents. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Following its February gala, UNO Dance Marathon announced a new partnership with Project Austin — a program supporting pediatric health — and raised over $2,600 at the event. They will reveal full fundraising numbers at the Omathon event on April 11. The Gateway
- ➤ Nebraska Humane Society will host a low-cost pet vaccination clinic with Dr. Susan Ostle from Caring For All Pets on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. in Omaha. Rabies vaccines cost $10, distemper and feline leukemia shots cost $15, and microchips cost $25 while pet licenses are due Sunday. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska Medicine will build a $99.3 million clinic in midtown Omaha to serve as its main dermatology center while also offering internal medicine, outpatient gastrointestinal care, and behavioral health services. Omaha World-Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 15-unit apartment building called 35Howard is under construction at 3513 Howard Street in the Blackstone District. First-time developers said zoning changes and a planned streetcar made the project possible and will complete the three-story building with studio, one- and two-bedroom units in May. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Construction begins on Indian Creek Village, a new residential development east of 192nd Street between Grand Avenue and Fort Street. The project includes 63 residential lots on 15.7 acres and will feature an entrance off Grand Avenue. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska’s men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg was named Big Ten Coach of the Year after leading the team to a 26-5 record and record-setting conference wins; the Huskers will begin Big Ten Tournament play as the No-2 seed Friday at 5:30 p.m. KFAB
- ➤ Fred Hoiberg earned Big Ten Coach of the Year honors after leading Nebraska to a record 26-5 season — the program’s best finish. The Huskers open Big Ten Tournament play Friday at 5:30 p.m. CDT. KFAB
- ➤ Union Omaha pitched a plan for a new $320 million stadium north of downtown with about 6,500 seats and aims to bring a women’s soccer team within five years as it seeks TI funding from City Council yesterday. KETV
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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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University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Softball Event
2-6 p.m. — Connie Claussen Field — Free entry — Catch the exciting Maverick softball team in action at home.
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