Morning
Omaha
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ I Be Black Girl launched the Bring Her Home Nebraska campaign Monday at the Anarcha Center courtyard in Omaha to raise awareness and improve responses to missing Black women and children, with over 700 cases reported each year — LB 751 directs a statewide study for better tracking. KETV
- ➤ Heartland United Way established the United After the Storm Fund to help families affected by the May 17 tornado near St. Libory + donations now support rebuilding efforts across the community. WOWT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mina Grocery plans to open this summer at 8717 Countryside Plaza in Countryside Village (between KOJI and Countryside Wellness Studios) as it seeks partnerships with Midwest bakeries and restaurants. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Allegiant Travel Company announced eight new nonstop routes from Eppley Airfield, including flights to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International starting Oct. 2 and Gulf Shores kicking off this week. The discount airline already offers nonstops from Omaha to Destin, Las Vegas, Orlando Sanford, Mesa, Punta Gorda, Sarasota & St. Petersburg. Grow Omaha
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Omaha leaders revealed plans to transform Malcolm X’s birth site with a $120M revamp including a 30,000 sqft cultural center and museum set to break ground mid-2027 near 35th and Evans. The project is partly funded by a $20M state grant + local capital efforts aimed at spurring economic growth. Nebraska Examiner
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent rains across Nebraska did not resolve drought concerns, and climatologists say multiple good rains and cooler temperatures will be needed to improve soil moisture. The UNL drought monitor is set to update Thursday morning to show changes in areas like the southern panhandle. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Nebraska Public Service Commission approved a merger between Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy Group. The companies agreed to a moratorium on rate hikes until May 1, 2027 for NorthWestern and May 1, 2028 for Black Hills & will not pass merger costs to customers. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska tax receipts fell 8.2% short of forecasts in April as higher-than-expected refunds contributed to a projected $129 million budget deficit for 2027 — lawmakers plan to review spending and tax policy adjustments. Nebraska Examiner
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska baseball ended its season with a record 23 wins and honored key players, with Dylan Carey named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Drew Grego declared Freshman of the Year & the Huskers will play in the tournament quarterfinals Friday at 5 p.m. at Charles Schwab Field. KETV
- ➤ Omaha Marian girls soccer defeated Elkhorn South to secure their first Class A state title since 2017 (a milestone that ends a long gap between wins). WOWT
- ➤ No. 2 seed Omaha Baseball begins the Summit League Championship today at the University of Minnesota with a 6 p.m. CT game against Northern Colorado. The Mavericks enter postseason play after winning three straight games to close the regular season. University of Nebraska 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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Season To Risk Concert
8-11 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — $15 ADV / $18 DOS — Experience the genre-blending sounds of Season to Risk, a first wave post-hardcore band adding dark synth to their evolving musical style.
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