Morning
Omaha
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UNO lowered its flag on April 30 in memory of former Grant Financial Officer Jerry Parriott, and a Celebration of Life is scheduled for May 2 at StoneBridge Christian Church (15801 Butler Ave.) to honor his legacy. University of Nebraska Omaha
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Masala Indian Bar and Grill is now open at 7007 Grover Street inside Comfort Inn & Suites, offering regional Indian cuisine with freshly ground spices and clay-oven cooking. The restaurant welcomes guests for a taste of traditional flavors. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Bed Bath & Beyond is set to open at Westroads Mall approximately June 15, offering new shopping options for home furnishings. The retailer's launch will give customers a fresh destination for home living needs. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Swig, the dirty soda shop chain from St. George, Utah, will open its first Nebraska location at the former Starbucks on 219 South 72nd Street near 72nd & Dodge Street. The chain will offer non-alcoholic sodas mixed with cream, syrups & fruit. Grow Omaha
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Runza and UNL partnered to create a limited-run ice cream that blends the sandwich's beef, cabbage and spices into a cool treat — it is available today at Runza locations in Lincoln and Waverly while supplies last. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Metropolitan Community College will hold a ribbon cutting and open house for its new Small Business Development Center designated by the U.S. Small Business Administration on Wednesday, May 6 at The Ashton building in Millwork Commons. Grow Omaha
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An analysis shows Omaha’s recycling program has remained at about 20,000 tons annually — a figure that lags behind peer cities with expanded composting and bin services. The city will continue pilot programs and partner with local groups to boost waste diversion. Flatwater Free Press
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Two Nebraska Lottery winners held $1 million Powerball tickets from Wednesday's drawing. One ticket was sold at Mega Saver in Omaha; the winning numbers included (3, 19, 35, 51, 67) with 15 as the Powerball. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local business owners gathered in Midtown as Mayor Ewing and partners signed a rail section on Thursday, Apr. 30, celebrating progress on the Omaha Streetcar and boosting support for local shops (via the 'This Way' campaign). WOWT
- ➤ Today, Omaha officials launched a 311 website that lets residents drop a pin on a map, upload a photo and report encampments to trained responders. WOWT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Advocacy groups are raising concerns about new Medicaid requirements that state officials have set to change how eligible residents receive coverage. The new rules may lead to stricter eligibility checks & affect access to essential services in the community. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Mavericks Baseball head coach Evan Porter, a UNO Athletic Hall of Famer, announced he will resign at the end of this season to spend more time with his family. A national search for his successor will begin soon. KFAB
- ➤ Omaha Softball claimed its first outright Summit League title with a 3-1 win over South Dakota yesterday. The Mavericks will face South Dakota again at 3 p.m. CT today in a continuation of their series. University of Nebraska Omaha
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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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Patti LaBelle Concert
7-9 p.m. — Holland Center — Tickets available — Experience the legendary Patti LaBelle sing her timeless hits alongside a beautiful symphonic performance.
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Tyler Richton and The High Bank Boys Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — $15 ADV / $20 DOS — Experience a high-energy country performance infused with traditional sound.
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Run to Remember 5k
8 AM – 12 PM — Omaha, NE — Entry fee varies — Participate in a noncompetitive race honoring those who served.
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