Morning
Omaha
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Friendship Home is parking a StarTran bus in Omaha to collect donations for its 27th annual Stuff the Bus drive this Saturday and Sunday. Community members are invited to drop off needed items at the shelter. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha’s new $158 million central library opens today at its home on 72nd and Dodge Streets (a key civic square) as part of National Library Week. Residents can join the special event to explore the facility built to serve local needs. Omaha World-Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Omaha was ranked the second-best large city for recent college graduates in a Tuesday report by Glassdoor and Redfin that evaluated housing, jobs, and quality of life; the study noted diverse opportunities including Fortune 500 employers + affordable starter homes with prices at $195,000 and average salaries of $59,123. Grow Omaha
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNO’s Student Government Association held its annual gala Thursday night in Mammal Hall (Rod Rhoden wing), where leaders celebrated with a black and gold theme, received awards, and shared advice on balancing school and life. The event also raised ideas for more inclusive leadership on campus. The Gateway
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The April Sampson Cancer Center hosted an art festival yesterday to raise money for cancer patients + local artists and community members came together to support healing. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Creighton softball swept St. John's (13-6) in a doubleheader series in New York with key hits driving the win. The Jays will face UConn in a weekend series starting Friday at 6 p.m. KETV
- ➤ At the Bryan Clay Invitational on Saturday, Omaha Track and Field ran its fastest 4x400-meter relay in Division I history, finishing in 3:45.85 (nearly top-10). The team will split for next weekend events at Indianola for the Kip Janvrin Open and Des Moines for the Drake Relays. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Nebraska softball dominated Minnesota this past weekend with a 4 to 0 win on Friday and a 17 to 2 rout on Saturday that featured two grand slams and a burst of 10 runs in the fifth inning, and the teams will meet in the series finale today at noon. KETV
- ➤ The Metro Baseball Tournament Championship took place in Elkhorn on Saturday, where Westside won an 8 to 5 game over Millard North. A five-run seventh inning pushed Westside ahead after both teams had tied at two earlier in the contest. KETV
- ➤ Former Husker forward Berke Buyuktuncel signed with Vanderbilt on Apr. 18 and will join their basketball program after finishing his time with Nebraska. He is set to start a new chapter with his new team. WOWT
- ➤ The Huskers opened their home series on Friday with an 8-7 win over No. 12 USC in a 10-inning contest and later won 3-1 against the Bluejays after a bonus fourth set. WOWT
- ➤ Former Husker pitcher Steve Spurgeon sang the National Anthem at Nebraska's USC game. He said it was a full circle moment as he returned to the field where his journey began and now leads his band, The Confidentials + uniting the community through music. KETV
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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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Absence+Alchemy Record Release Show
8-11 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — $10 ADV / $15 DOS — Enjoy an evening of Deathrock, Post-Punk, and Hardcore sounds featuring local Omaha bands.
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Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — tickets available — Experience the energetic riffs and groove of Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol as they showcase new music from their latest album.
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Ollie Joseph & Matt Corman Live
7-11 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Tickets starting at $58 — Experience a night of unforgettable live music with Ollie Joseph & Matt Corman.
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