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Omaha
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A fallen World War II soldier from Omaha was laid to rest Friday with a 9 a.m. funeral at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church and a 10 a.m. committal service at Omaha National Cemetery; Governor Pillen ordered flags to fly at half-staff to mark Peace Officers Memorial Day. WOWT
- ➤ The Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha is hosting a dog adoption event this weekend where all dogs 6 months and older have a $25 fee (including over 80 dogs like Baby Blue, Chico, and Zorro). NHS opens at 10 a.m. on weekends. KETV
- ➤ Staff Sgt. Robert Keuchel was honored Friday with a private service at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church and a procession along 168th Street to Q, then 144th Street to Schram Road that escorted him to his final resting place at Omaha National Cemetery, with Omaha police and the Patriot Guard ensuring a safe route. KETV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Maine-based L.L. Bean signed a lease to open a new store at Avenue One in the Good Life District. The nearest locations are in Minnesota, Colorado + Indiana, according to Jasper Stone Partners and Poag Shopping Centers. Omaha World-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chippy's Omaha owner announced that the Nebraska British Brass Band will perform its final concert of the season today in the city. The performance marks the season's conclusion and is set to excite local music fans. WOWT
- ➤ Cinco de Mayo Omaha returns this weekend with its 106th annual festival along South 24th Street from L to O, offering music, food and celebration for residents to enjoy. WOWT
- ➤ Omaha's new Central Library will host the Dragon Boat Festival as part of Celebrate Omaha, featuring live music by the Nebraska Chinese Association Guzheng Players that highlights Chinese traditions. The event will take place soon and is expected to draw community members eager to enjoy cultural performances. WOWT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Entrepreneurs say Nebraska’s startup ecosystem in agriculture, robotics and emerging technology could help keep talent here. Investor Brennan Costello and entrepreneur Stephen Kaniewski note that more local startups may reverse the brain drain by creating new job opportunities. 3 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Blanca Brownmiller, a National Guard soldier and new mother, completed her bachelor’s degree at UNO with support from the Military-Connected Resource Center. Her achievement highlights UNO’s commitment to helping local service members reach their education goals. Omaha World-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Starting July 1, UNO will include five covered office visits per academic year at the UNO Health Center via the student health fee + after five visits, standard charges will apply. This decision was made jointly by UNO and Nebraska Medicine to support long-term care sustainability. University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ Two additional MV Hondius cruise ship passengers arrived at UNMC’s National Quarantine Unit this afternoon, raising the total under assessment to 18. They had been transferred from Emory University Hospital in Atlanta after arriving from the Canary Islands Monday morning. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Omaha won 11 to 3 over South Dakota State at Tal Anderson Field while honoring retiring head coach Evan Porter and clinching the No. 2 seed in the Summit League Championship. The team will hold Senior Day Saturday (first pitch moved to 5 p.m. CT due to weather). University of Nebraska Omaha
- ➤ On Tuesday, Omaha Women's Tennis players Khayli Buckels (from Ballwin) and Katelynn Kock (from Cedar Rapids) were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team in Greenwood. They earned the honor by maintaining at least a 3.50 GPA and meeting game play requirements. University of Nebraska Omaha
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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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Movies on the Green
7-9 p.m. — Granary Green — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly movie night under the stars with themed activities and local involvement.
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