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Omaha
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bellevue Food Pantry broke ground last Friday at the former Bellevue Public Library (1003 Lincoln Road) for a new facility 20 times larger than its previous 1,000 sqft space. Renovations will add a 3,000 sqft pantry, coolers, community meeting areas and a garden, with an expected opening this December. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Drivers in South Omaha faced route changes as 24th Street closed for the Cinco de Mayo Festival starting Thursday at 8 p.m.; the five-day closures also affected M and N Streets (between 24th and 23rd Streets), prompting commuters to use JFK or 13th Street as alternate routes. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ L.L. Bean announced plans to open a new store in West Omaha for outdoor apparel and gear. The brand expects the location to open soon (details pending). WOWT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Smithsonian exhibit on Green Book safe havens made its final stop at the Durham Museum — highlighting 30 local sites that once welcomed Black travelers during segregation. Local students and historians presented research to help bring these invisible histories to light. WOWT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Blanca Brownmiller, a soldier and mother, graduated from UNO today after balancing full-time military service, school, and family life for over a decade. She will begin Officer Candidate School with the Nebraska Army National Guard soon (her degree meets the 90-credit requirement for commissioning). University of Nebraska Omaha
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha's Oma-Gro compost program is moving from its south Bellevue site to near 60th and Harrison streets — the facility will close May 30 as production halts for 18 months, though bagged compost is available until May 22 and bulk until May 29, with increased sales expected after reopening. WOWT
- ➤ Today, Waste Management is opening a new plant that converts landfill gas to renewable natural gas and supports efforts to modernize local waste recovery. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha Mavericks beat South Dakota State 10-7 in Summit League baseball on Thursday at Tal Anderson Field. Senior Sam Beck’s first home run, a three-run shot by Chase Diggins (playing in a leg brace), and Jackson Trout’s two-run homer helped secure the win. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Nebraska softball enters the NCAA tournament as the top-ranked team and will host its regional opener against the Coyotes in Lincoln today while riding a 21-game winning streak. The dominant pitching trio of Jordy Frahm, Alexis Jensen and Hannah Camenzind has earned 45 of the Huskers’ 46 wins. KETV
- ➤ Five Omaha softball student-athletes earned NFCA Midwest All-Region honors this season, marking the most regional awards in coach Mike Heard’s tenure (Maddia Groff, Marra Cramer, Katherine Johnson, Taylor Sedlacek, and Bailey Sample). University of Nebraska Omaha
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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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Lucy Darling Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Lucy Darling at the iconic Orpheum Theater.
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Disney's Mary Poppins Musical
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Omaha Community Playhouse — Tickets available at discounted prices — Enjoy the enchanting story of Mary Poppins brought to life in this delightful musical.
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