Good morning, Omaha.

The Omaha Rotary Club held its meeting at Mulhall’s on Wednesday where Sean Mulhall shared spring gardening tips to refresh outdoor spaces.

The club will meet next week with guest speaker Leah Szabla.

Omaha construction has blocked sidewalks and reduced parking for food trucks, making it tough for operators to serve customers—some are now using designated lots at Gene Leahy Mall to keep business moving amid delays in the streetcar project.

Noa Brides is rebranding as Rosette Bridal and will now take appointments at Old Market Passageway, 1060 Howard Street.

Its former location in Little Bohemia will house the soon-to-open Ware House Comedy Theater.

WalletHub ranked Omaha #6 among 200 cities for best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, using 15 metrics ahead of March 17.

The ranking compared Omaha to top cities like Boston and Overland Park + others in the region.

Metropolitan Community College is launching a new biotechnology program this fall to train students for careers in healthcare, agriculture, renewable fuels and manufacturing.

The course, designed with input from local companies and held in a lab that mimics real workplaces, will offer credit + non-credit options.

The new Omaha Central Library will open April 19 and offer local artwork, an extensive book collection, computer labs and creative tools.

An early reading event on April 7 lets visitors preview the first floor (with Zen Coffee café and a Nebraska native garden).

The University of Nebraska System announced a new Artificial Intelligence Institute that will unite research in areas including agriculture, healthcare, business, and national security (with each campus focusing on its specialized role).

The Board of Regents will consider final ratification in June.

The updated dietary guidelines, released on Jan.

7, shift focus to real food by encouraging local produce and reducing processed foods to boost farm businesses. Local store Take Root Farm Stop in Dundee offers seasonal produce and connects Omaha residents with Nebraska farms as the guidelines remain until 2030.

On March 3, WeMakeOmaha hosted Health X Place at the Catalyst building where organizers discussed a 10-year plan to improve public health and land use.

City planner Sydney Embray and health expert Leah Casanave detailed long-term goals — making the city cleaner and healthier.

Young adults in Omaha face rising rent prices as Apartments have increased 2.8% over the past year (Apartment List data) and many now move farther out or share units to manage costs.

Local real estate experts say that strong demand and higher construction expenses are limiting affordable options.

Today, coach Matt Rhule updated fans on his quarterback battle and spring practice at Nebraska football, praising players like Jamir and Elijah for their grit and noting that upcoming scrimmages will help set final roles.

On March 11, the Nebraska high school boys state basketball tournament started in Lincoln, with six Omaha area teams competing in the (Class A) bracket and live scores updated for local fans.

Omaha Kings and Queens are building community connections at Baxter Arena this season.

Before kickoff, players greet fans and sign autographs after games (a nod to inspiring young athletes) as they expand their local impact.

Eighteen Husker football players are pursuing arbitration over rejected name, image + likeness deals worth over $1 million as officials have not yet confirmed which deals or players are involved.

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.

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.

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.

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.

University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Softball Game

12-3 p.m. — Connie Claussen Field — Free entry — Catch the excitement as the Mavericks take on their rivals in a thrilling softball matchup.