Morning
Omaha
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fusion Medical Staffing employees spent Tuesday cleaning up Zorinsky Lake Park in honor of Earth Day; about 100 volunteers removed trash + mulched park areas to prepare for summer activities. KETV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Royal Engineered Composites began a 5M expansion project that will add more than 23,000 sqft to its facility. The company plans to boost production capacity in the coming months. WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Experimental singer-songwriter Beck will perform at Steelhouse Omaha on Oct. 3 as part of his latest tour. Ticket presale begins Apr. 23 at 10 a.m. + general sale starts Apr. 24 at 10 a.m. online. WOWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fair Game Project launched today at Burke High School to expand sports opportunities for all 87 Omaha Public Schools and 52,000 students. The project will begin with basketball, football, and volleyball programs and includes $100 million in planned facility upgrades — a move to improve access and athletic pathways. KETV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday brought near-record warmth with temperatures about 15 to 25 degrees above normal, while meteorologists forecast severe storms with large hail and gusty winds Thursday — Omaha residents are advised to stay alert. KETV
- ➤ UNL launched a new website that lets Nebraska landowners track wildfire recovery by mapping fires from 1985 and showing grassland regrowth, and farmers & ranchers can use interactive data to make better decisions after nearly 1 million acres burned this spring. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Workers from 3D Renovations are cleaning up a north Omaha lot after a First Alert 6 investigation found trash and zoning issues. The city set an April 25 deadline — 30 loads of broken concrete have been removed — and the team will grade the site and plant grass once it is cleared. WOWT
- ➤ The Nebraska Department of Economic Development suspended a $5 million film grant for a Chief Standing Bear biopic after an auditor flagged that the company did not secure matching funds and shuffled grant money improperly — halting payments and prompting further review of the project in Omaha. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Voices for Children in Nebraska released its 2025 Kids Count report on Apr. 21 in Lincoln and Omaha, showing more than 1 in 10 children face food insecurity impacting growth. Summer Juul (executive director) said the data on health, education and economic stability will guide policy to aid families. KETV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Single-game tickets for the 2026 Men's College World Series are available now on Ticketmaster for games at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. The tournament runs from June 12-21 — extra games will be held on June 22 if needed and the championship starts June 20. KETV
- ➤ Fourteen high school athletes from eight metro schools were honored for excellence on the field and in the classroom at Tuesday’s Winter Scholar Athlete Awards banquet at the Marriott Regency, organized by the Omaha Sports Committee. KETV
- ➤ UNO hosted Nebraska softball on Tuesday night at Connie Claussen Field, drawing a record crowd — 2,320 fans. The Huskers beat the Mavericks 11 to 4 and will play Iowa Friday while the Mavericks face North Dakota in Grand Forks Thursday. KETV
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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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Therapy Dogs
8 AM – 5 PM — Dr. John & Jean Marshall Wellness Center — Free entry — Enjoy a pawsitive break with pet therapy provided by Pups with a Purpose.
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Mental Health Summit 2026
8 AM - 12 PM — Thompson Alumni Center — Free entry — Engage with experts and community members on mental health awareness and support.
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