Morning
Omaha
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Farmers from across the state gather every Sunday in College View for the nearly half-year long Sunday Farmers’ Market & local vendors offer fresh produce and crafts. The ongoing event gives community members a chance to support local agriculture. WOWT
- ➤ Over 120 vendors kicked off the 33rd season of the Omaha Farmers Market this weekend in Aksarben, offering fresh produce, starter plants, and breakfast sandwiches. The market will run every weekend until October (dogs must be leashed). KETV
- ➤ On Sunday, the Waterloo fire house hosted its annual pancake feed and auction to raise funds for its water rescue and drone programs - an event that drew more than 1,440 neighbors to support volunteer firefighters from Waterloo and nearby areas. WOWT
- ➤ A Ukrainian refugee nonprofit opened a community center in Omaha today — its roots in a simple dumpling order now offer essential support to thousands of local refugees. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha Saturday, new CEO Greg Abel addressed stakeholders in his first meeting to replace Warren Buffett, and the event drew a smaller crowd than usual. Eppley Airfield later reported high passenger volumes — a sign of strong local interest. WOWT
- ➤ Max Crawford, creator of Max Mix spice blends, visited Gretna Hy-Vee from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday where he signed bottles and shared his story as a young entrepreneur with Down syndrome — his venture, which began as gifts for teachers, now offers jobs for people with disabilities. KETV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 55% of Nebraska is in extreme drought + 2% is in exceptional drought, mostly affecting areas west of Grand Island. Local officials urge water conservation as conditions worsen. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska softball returned home (after winning the Big Ten Regular Season Title) as fans gathered at Eppley Airfield Sunday night to celebrate the achievement. WOWT
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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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The Callous Daoboys Concert
6-10 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Tickets starting at $57 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by The Callous Daoboys in Omaha.
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The Casualties Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Slowdown — Tickets start at $54 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by The Casualties in Omaha.
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