Morning
Omaha
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person died in a car crash in North Omaha on Monday — further details remain limited. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hotel president Kirt Trivedi said his downtown Omaha hotels face daily safety issues when a homeless man exposed himself to guests, break-ins occur and a knife fight happened in a lobby + he said local shelters must upgrade security to protect visitors + his companies have seen insurance premiums double. WOWT
- ➤ A Starbucks Coffee restaurant is under construction on the southeast corner of 96th & L Street, where a former bank building was demolished. The new free-standing building with a drive-thru sits just west of Romeo’s restaurant. Grow Omaha
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alderman's in Omaha held its 41st St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 17th. Owner Mark McClellan said the bar—opened in 1986—was filled with locals enjoying green donuts and beer. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the Capitol, a state senator introduced LB 552 to ban DEI programs at colleges and cut public funding while LB 551 would remove regents’ authority to grant tenure. University President Dr. Jeffrey Gold said the moves hurt Nebraska's Big 10 standing and AAU prospects—students and faculty strongly opposed the proposals during committee hearings. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska caregivers and the Nebraska Hospital Association rallied at the State Capitol on Monday to urge the state’s congressional delegation to oppose proposed federal cuts that would reduce Medicaid funding for rural health services. The cuts risk closing rural hospitals already operating at a loss — Medicaid covers a third of births, 43% of behavioral health services, and 44% of kids services — and may leave vulnerable citizens without essential care. KETV
- ➤ The Douglas County Election Commission sent about 50,000 early ballots for the City of Omaha Primary Election on Monday+ early in-person voting started from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. while polling places will open April 1 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.+ Voters must show a valid photo ID. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Grady and his mom (young cancer survivors) will see Omaha men's basketball play in the big dance after receiving an invitation from the team to celebrate a special day. WOWT
- ➤ The Mav Maniacs are taking one bus of 50 students on a 22-hour ride to Providence — where the Omaha Mavericks, seeded 15th in the west region, will face St. John’s at 8:45 p.m. CT on Thursday as they make their first NCAA tournament appearance; the bus will also stop in Pennsylvania today. KETV
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Music Bingo Night at RTG on Center
Enjoy an engaging Music Bingo night at RTG on Center, hosted by Game Night Live, featuring fun games in a local venue.
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Marty Stuart Live Concert
Country music legend Marty Stuart will perform live, showcasing his new album 'Altitude' and offering a special VIP package experience.
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LOVB Omaha vs. LOVB Austin Volleyball Match
The LOVB Omaha volleyball team will face off against LOVB Austin at Baxter Arena.
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Live Music Performance by Mark Irvin
Mark Irvin, a respected singer/songwriter and recording artist from Omaha, will perform live at Vino Mas, showcasing his extensive musical career and original works.
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Daily Programs at Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center
Visitors can participate in a variety of ranger-led and self-guided programs at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters in Omaha.
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Concert by Al Stewart and Livingston Taylor
Al Stewart and Livingston Taylor will perform live in concert, accompanied by The Empty Pockets.
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2025 North Central Region Conference
8 AM – 5 PM | Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District | Registration open | Explore The Art of Construction and network with industry leaders.
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Giovannie & The Hired Guns Concert
The Texas-based band Giovannie and The Hired Guns will perform a dynamic mix of alt-metal and country music, drawing from their recent album 'Land of the Lost'.
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Ned LeDoux Live Performance
Ned LeDoux will be performing live at Barnato in Omaha, offering an engaging musical experience.
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Waylon Wyatt Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Ticket info not provided — Experience the sounds of 17-year-old Folk/Country artist Waylon Wyatt inspired by red-dirt contemporaries.
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