Morning
Omaha
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Strong winds on Sunday night knocked down trees in Midtown Omaha, damaging vehicles and prompting emergency crews to begin cleanup (with caution) as residents report ongoing disruptions. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cold Stone Creamery, a national chain (with over 1,000 locations) is set to open a new store at 15602 Whiting Circle on the southwest corner of 156th and State Street in Bennington, and Wetzel’s Pretzels will open next door. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Duck Duck Bottle Shop is opening this week at 4917 Underwood Avenue in Dundee. The backyard bar and tea hangout (also a morning café) offers outdoor seating behind a historic house and serves food through a concession-style window while featuring a bottle shop in the basement (with a small performance stage). Grow Omaha
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Omaha Planning Board approved a special use permit for Beyond Memory Care, a new dependent care facility on the southeast corner of 106th & Fort Street. The facility will include a 14,000 sqft, 1-story building on a 36,000 sqft lot with a garden, chapel & beauty salon. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Realtor Tim Reeder is restoring 6327 Florence Blvd, built in 1869, using local historic artifacts to preserve Omaha’s past. He plans to add a replicated barn plus a history garden to create a community hub for Florence events. KETV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska’s softball team won against #21 Grand Canyon 1-0 in seven innings on May 17, advancing to the NCAA Super Regionals for the fourth time in school history. They will host the regionals for the first time in Lincoln and face the winner of the Stillwater regional. KETV
- ➤ The NSAA moved the state soccer championships to Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 due to severe weather expected on Sunday, while baseball games are set for today starting at 9 a.m. at Werner Park and Fricke Field (Papillion). WOWT
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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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Backline's Best Improv Showcase
7-8:30 p.m. — The Backline Comedy Theatre — Free for students and alumni — Experience the best of Omaha's improv with outstanding performances each week.
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