Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A legal decision and threat of state fines have led the family-owned Barber Shop Blackstone to change its name temporarily to the Censored Shop (located near 40th and Farnam in the Blackstone District). The siblings plan to appeal the ruling later this week. Nebraska Examiner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha's Public Works Department closed two streets on Monday for repairs and a construction project. Drivers should plan alternate routes until the work is finished. Omaha World-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Omaha Heart and Stroke Walk will take place Saturday at Gene Leahy Mall with both 1-mile and 3-mile routes and available CPR training from the fire department—emcee Zach Williamson leads local efforts to raise funds and awareness for heart disease research. 3 News Now
- ➤ Nebraska Medicine activated its Nebraska Biocontainment Unit at UNMC after one cruise passenger linked to a hantavirus outbreak arrived early this morning; 17 passengers are now being assessed at the National Quarantine Unit inside UNMC Davis Global Center (42nd & Leavenworth Street). Grow 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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Perler Bead Palooza
2-4 p.m. — La Vista Public Library — Parental participation required — Create colorful patterns and pixel art using beads in this fun, hands-on activity for ages 5 and up.
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Taste Of Omaha
5-11 p.m. — Heartland of America Park — Free entry — Experience a culinary adventure with a variety of restaurants and live entertainment for all tastes.
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Alpha Wolf Live Concert
5:30-6:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Tickets available — Experience the genre-defying sound of Alpha Wolf as they ignite the stage with heavy, crowd-engaging anthems.
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