Morning
Omaha
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Todco’s barricades are visible across Omaha for projects like the streetcar upgrade — the company trains staff for uniform setups that reduce vehicle damage and lower taxpayer costs. WOWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local Scouting America councils removed DEI efforts from youth programs on Feb. 27 in exchange for continued DoD support, discontinuing the Citizenship in Society badge. Jonathan Cartner said the change is meant to keep troop experiences focused for about 6,500 Scouts served by the Mid-America Council in the Omaha metro. Nebraska News Service
- ➤ UNO’s Morgan Vogel, Ph.D., assistant director at CPAR, has been named a Strategic Data Project Fellow at Harvard+ and will lead a two-year capstone studying Nebraska’s brain drain; his project will combine UNO data with student voices to guide education policy. University of Nebraska Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha City Council approved $48M in TIF funds for a $330M project that will include a new soccer stadium and mixed-use spaces in Millwork Commons north of Charles Schwab Field. The project awaits state approval for an extra $25M turnback tax to support its completion. WOWT
- ➤ Aurora’s EMS (expanded from 6 to 15 staff) now faces an 800k annual shortfall and may drop to 11 employees by May as officials consider a sales tax and other measures to sustain the service. WOWT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ HomeWoven, a local nonprofit, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on April 23 for an affordable housing project in South Omaha. The project will build three homes at 5449 South 51st Street and provide five affordable homes for income-qualified, first-time buyers. Grow Omaha
- ➤ The Burlington Place building, a former Burlington Headquarters built in 1879 and saved from demolition during Gene Leahy Mall's development, was renovated into an office complex in 1983 & now features multimedia light shows on its bright white bricks amid the central park area. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Cizek Construction started steel beam installation for a 4-story, class-A office building at 200 Applied Parkway in Heartwood Preserve west of Boys Town. The 166,050 sqft building will include underground parking, a fitness facility, locker rooms, and more, per the City of Omaha building permit. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Baseball beat Kansas State 12-5 at Tointon Family Stadium, with sophomore Nick Riggs hitting a three-run homer to boost their lead. The Mavericks will resume Summit League play in Fargo on Friday. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Tuesday, Bellevue West clinched the girls' Metro Tournament title with a 4-1 win — Papio South secured the boys' championship with a 3-0 victory over Creighton Prep in Omaha. KETV
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Selwyn Birchwood Album Release Show
6-9 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $20 or $10 for BSO Members — Experience the electrifying performance of award-winning bluesman Selwyn Birchwood as he releases his new album.
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Swing & Sparkle at the Castle
8:00-11:45 p.m. — Joslyn Castle & Gardens — $10 at the door — Experience a night of vintage glamour and swing dancing in a charming historic venue.
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Max McNown Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Steelhouse Omaha — Tickets from $101 — Max McNown brings an unforgettable live performance to Omaha's vibrant music scene.
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Aksarben IFT Suppliers Day 2026
3-6 p.m. — Scott Conference Center — Networking opportunity — Connect with industry peers to discuss trends and the future of food in a vibrant community.
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PWP Wrestling Spring Showdown
8-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $10-$20 — Experience live independent wrestling action with PWP at Omaha's local gem.
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Ales for Tails
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Tickets available — Enjoy craft beer and food while supporting the Nebraska Humane Society and connecting with fellow animal lovers.
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Matt Mason Live in Omaha
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Cost varies — Experience an evening of song picking and storytelling with singer-songwriter Matt Mason.
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Boomer Radio Sock Hop
5-10 p.m. — Zenia Omaha — $10 plus new socks for the homeless — A lively sock hop with a charitable twist to support the local community.
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James McMurtry Live Performance
7-8 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Tickets available — Experience the storytelling brilliance of James McMurtry as he showcases his latest album.
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Best of Both Worlds Rave
9 p.m. – 12 a.m. — The Admiral Theater — Ages 18+ — Celebrate 20 years of Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus with a night of nostalgia and sing-alongs.
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