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Omaha
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-five U.S. service members lost on D-Day will be buried with full honors tomorrow at Omaha National Cemetery. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency confirmed the remains on Aug. 13, 2025 — giving families a long-awaited moment to honor their heroes. KETV
- ➤ Kids Can Community Center honored five local leaders with its annual 'Can Do' awards at Tuesday's luncheon (kids sang and special guest speakers addressed the event) as proceeds benefit the center's mission to educate, engage and inspire children. KETV
- ➤ Eight veterans with no known family contacts were laid to rest today at Omaha National Cemetery; local supporters and military officials joined the ceremony to honor their service. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Benson Grocery opened at 5420 NW Radial Highway in Benson; the space, formerly Hosiery Plus and west of Hartland Bar-B-Que, now offers food+ convenience items. Grow Omaha
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hollywood star Ann-Margret will appear in person at the Omaha Classic Film Event on Friday, May 15 at the Omaha Community Playhouse, where she will hold a Q&A session & proceeds benefit the Douglas County Historical Society. KETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Six Omaha teams earned perfect APR marks in the 2024-25 academic year, officials said Tuesday. The teams (Maverick hockey, women's golf, softball, women's swimming and diving, women's tennis and volleyball) scored 1,000, and three also received multi-year recognition for the cohort that began 2021-22. University of Nebraska Omaha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jim Pillen visited Pryor Ranch in Omaha on Tuesday to review needs for Nebraska's horse and racehorse industry — he explained a new program where the state pays for veterinary education if students work eight years in rural communities and was joined by pre-vet students and equine experts. KETV
- ➤ At the Omaha National Cemetery, five veterans were honored on Tuesday in a memorial service for unaccompanied veterans, with the Marine Corps League and detachments from Omaha, Gretna, and Lincoln participating (the ceremony featured flag folding, TAPS, and a rifle volley). KETV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Nebraska, Gov. Jim Pillen signed a law in April protecting peer support conversations for first responders from being used in court or disciplinary proceedings. The measure is part of a national effort to boost mental health support for emergency workers exposed to trauma. Nebraska Examiner
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Omaha Westside wide receiver Maurice Purify II signed with Nebraska football as part of its 2026 recruiting class and will enroll this summer. He follows in his father’s footsteps (who played for the Huskers in 2006 and 2007). KETV
- ➤ Omaha softball's Mike Heard was named Summit League coach of the year for the second time after leading the Mavs to a regular season title + Maddia Groff and Marra Cramer also earned conference honors as the team secured the top tournament seed. KETV
- ➤ The Huskers will join three top volleyball programs in Texas for an exhibition – billed as the 'Super Bowl of Volleyball' – in August. WOWT
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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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Middle America School Mental Health Conference
Day 1: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. & Day 2: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Hilton Omaha — Registration required — Engage with leading experts on mental health in schools and earn CE credits.
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