Morning
Omaha
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AAA is offering free rides + vehicle towing to drivers who may have overindulged on St. Patrick’s Day starting tonight at 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday within a ten-mile radius; the free service is available to both members and non-members in Nebraska and other states. KFAB
- ➤ Omaha's St. Patrick's Day parade drew large crowds downtown + business owners near streetcar construction picketed to raise awareness of their concerns, and the chair of the Omaha Streetcar Impact Alliance said a meeting with the mayor is scheduled for Wednesday to address the issue. 3 News Now
- ➤ Today, local news highlights a possible Google data center in southeast Nebraska, a new streetcar-linked development, and redevelopments at Loveland Elementary, a Blackstone apartment building and Urban Abbey's larger location — all signs of growth spreading across Omaha. Grow Omaha
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Talus Spirits & Sustenance opens in northwest Omaha while Dairy Chef plans a seasonal return in Elkhorn; Dillard’s progresses at Westroads and Baker’s Marketplace sees vertical construction, with Let It Fly unveiling a new upstairs bar and Chuck E. Cheese considering expansion. Grow Omaha
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Fire has deployed a crew and equipment to help fight wildfires across Nebraska today as part of the state’s emergency response. Local authorities expect further coordination with regional agencies as the situation develops. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Fire Department deployed eight firefighters + three fire vehicles at 5:00 a.m. Sunday to Keith County to help combat the Cottonwood and Morrill fires burning in western Nebraska; crews are set to remain for seven days with costs covered by the Governor’s Emergency Fund. WOWT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Mutual of Omaha Tower nears its final height in Omaha as its gym, dining floor and sky lobby (a special area) take shape. Workers plan to add more finishing touches soon. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ David Levy of Baird Holm explained the Omaha streetcar financing plan (using tax-increment financing) and noted that private investment is expected to boost the route while vertical construction begins at Crossroads; he also previewed plans for a Union Omaha soccer stadium district in north downtown. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Supernovas set a new U.S. pro volleyball attendance record on Mar. 14 when 16,838 fans filled CHI Health Center during a five-set win over Ignite. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska's men’s basketball team will face No. 13 Troy on Thursday in Oklahoma City — the Huskers finished the season 26-6 and will try to earn their first March Madness win after an 0-8 tournament record. KETV
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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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University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Softball Game
6-9 p.m. — Connie Claussen Field — Cost info not available — Come cheer on the Mavericks as they hit the diamond for an exciting softball matchup.
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Clarence Tilton Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Slowdown — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical storytelling of Clarence Tilton and Flyway Cafe featuring Presley Tucker.
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Greater Omaha Orchid Society's Annual Orchid Show and Sale
10 AM – 4 PM — Lauritzen Gardens — Entry fee applies — Explore stunning orchid displays and discover unique varieties at this beloved community event.
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