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Omaha
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Omaha’s new central library at 72nd and Dodge opened today, offering modern technology with creative workspaces, a historical collection, and an ASRS vault that stores 600,000 items (with community forums planned). KETV
- ➤ SHARE Omaha launched 'Do Good Days' today to mark National Volunteer Week, inviting locals to participate in volunteer efforts at various community sites (exact locations will be announced soon). WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MavPro’s 'Late Night Crave' event on Wednesday at Cold Stone Creamery gave students a chance to win exclusive meet and greet passes (vouchers could be used for free ice cream), and the A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie concert will be held at Baxter arena next Thursday. The Gateway
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rising gas prices have increased grocery bills by 31% since 2019, meaning a $100 bill then now costs $131. Omaha residents can save by tracking pantry stocks with AI & planning meals to reduce waste. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Glassdoor and Redfin report from Thursday, Apr. 23 showed that Omaha ranked #2 among large cities for college graduates, thanks to strong job variety + work-life balance and the influence of UNO on the local workforce, trailing only Washington D.C. in the survey. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Omaha teacher Amber Winchester received a $500 check today from a 3 News Now pay it forward campaign with First Interstate Bank for her dedication to helping a special needs student adjust to school and guide his parents (the campaign praised her impact on building confidence). 3 News Now
- ➤ UNO is set to launch Maverick Flex Path, a new competency-based graduate program starting with a 14-credit Executive Business certificate for working professionals by fall 2026 — a flexible learning option for busy adults. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Gretna teacher Christine Swantek received a $500 check from the 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank—her award honors her dedication to making business and financial literacy lessons fun and engaging. The gift will boost her classroom efforts. 3 News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska Forest Service said the Pressey Park Fire burned over 10,000 acres with 0% containment on Thursday & officials reported additional wildfires in the Sandhills. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews moved streetcar rails along Farnam from 42nd Street to 31st Street early Thursday — advancing the Midtown project that remains on schedule for completion in 2028. KETV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new report by Voices for Children in Nebraska shows nearly one in five children lack steady access to healthy foods. The report highlights ongoing challenges with child food insecurity in our community. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Creighton baseball secured a season sweep over Omaha with a 15-10 win Wednesday night at Charles Schwab Field and will host Butler Friday at 6 p.m.—Omaha faces St. Thomas at Tal Anderson Field in a tight sports season. Grow Omaha
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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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Tommy Castro Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Ticket pricing available — Experience the soulful blues and rock energy of multiple award-winning guitarist Tommy Castro.
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Dry Cleaning Concert
7-11 p.m. — Slowdown — Ticketed event — Enjoy the sounds of South London's four-piece band Dry Cleaning in Omaha.
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