Morning
Omaha
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today eight local veterans with no surviving family will be honored at Omaha National Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. as Patriot Guard Riders escort the procession from 144th Street and Cornhusker Road with flags — a tribute to their service. WOWT
- ➤ A new skate park opens this week to welcome skaters of all ages, featuring pro skateboarders, vendors & fun activities. The event promises a lively community gathering for local enthusiasts. WOWT
- ➤ The Vinton Street business district remains lively thanks to diverse influences that began with German settlers and now include Latin and Eastern European cultures. Local business owners say this mix fuels vibrant restaurants and shops preserving local history. WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Midwest Theater celebrated its 80th anniversary on Sunday with a deed transfer and mural reveal, marking its legacy as a movie house + performing arts hub. Omaha World-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After losing her son in 2025, Kelsey Golden will graduate from UNO today with a Bachelor of Science in medical humanities and psychology and plans to begin graduate studies at UNO’s Grace Abbott School of Social Work later this month — her journey turning personal loss into support for others. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Students in UNO’s Politics of Human Rights course applied classroom lessons to hands-on advocacy projects this spring—one student presented on the Ainu people to the Anthropological Society while another produced a podcast on academic freedom. The Gateway
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ I-480 will have limited lane access from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. for the next five nights as crews work on Farnam Bridge; officials note the 30th Street on-ramp was closed Monday night and caution drivers as lane patterns change (at least one lane remains open each night). KETV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Big Ten released Nebraska volleyball's fall schedule with nine home matches against Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC and Wisconsin and eight away games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State and Washington. The conference will add a postseason tournament later in the fall. KETV
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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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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Alan J Levine Theater Performing Arts Center JCC Omaha — Tickets available — Experience an enchanting Candlelight concert featuring the iconic scores of Hans Zimmer performed by the Listeso String Quartet.
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