Morning
Omaha
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Omaha firefighters hosted their annual steak fry (a tradition spanning over 70 years) to raise funds for families affected by muscular dystrophy and support the Fill the Boot program. Dinner featuring a rib eye, baked potato, and green beans was served until 7 p.m. at the union hall on 60th and Grover. KETV
- ➤ The Salvation Army has launched phase one of its food drive and is accepting online donations until March 26 to help neighbors in need. An in-person drive at two locations will also occur on March 26 to provide free meals and pantry bags at Burrows Center and North Corps. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Construction has begun on the new Baker's Marketplace store northwest of 204th & Q Street; the 123,000 sqft site, 55,000 sqft larger than typical Baker's locations and featuring a fuel center, will employ more than 300 people. Grow Omaha
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Step Up Omaha will offer summer jobs, training & internships to teenagers aged 14 to 21 from June 2 to July 31, with applications accepted until March 16. The program has supported 8,000 young people over 15 years. KFAB
- ➤ UNMC signed on to a federal effort that requires at least 40 hours of nutrition education in the curriculum, and it will add clinical training this fall. University leaders, who have integrated these lessons for more than five years, said the move aims to enhance patient care in Nebraska. Nebraska Public Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the area endured high winds and a red flag warning for fire danger from noon until 9 p.m., while forecasts call for gusts over 50 mph with mixed precipitation on Sunday and below-zero wind chills on Monday — setting up a rollercoaster weekend. KETV
- ➤ A 2.5 magnitude quake shook Cowles on Thursday, Mar. 12 at 6 a.m.—the second tremor this month after a 4.1 hit was felt in areas including Omaha. There have been no reports of damage or injuries. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Police Chief Todd Schmaderer was honored by the Omaha Press Club as the 185th Face on the Ballroom Floor today. He marked 30 years in law enforcement (joining in 1996) and is now the nation's longest-serving active police chief. WOWT
- ➤ UNO’s Student Government Association and IndivisibleNE set up voter registration tables at Milo Bail Student Center and Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center on Tuesday and Wednesday to help students register ahead of the Nebraska primaries in May. The Gateway
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Construction is underway on six townhouses at the southwest corner of 29th & Jackson Street, just north of Supermercado Nuestra Familia and along the west side of I-480. The units will be completed by the end of this year and will feature a large exterior mural on the east side. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Two affordable senior homes nearing 1,000 sqft each are set to be built on Corby Street in Benson using energy-efficient structural insulated panels, with construction finishing in August. Partners for a Livable Omaha worked with Spark Capital and UNL experts to design aging-friendly homes that lower heating and cooling costs. KETV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska will play in the Big Ten Tournament today at the United Center in Chicago as head coach Fred Hoiberg, who played for the Bulls, leads the Huskers as a No. 2 seed—his son Sam anchors one of the top defenses in the conference. KETV
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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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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.
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Hot Flash Heat Wave Concert
7-10 p.m. — Slowdown — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sound of The Credentials in an intimate setting.
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