Morning
Omaha
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation announced phase 2 of its cultural campus at 3448 Evans Street with construction in 2027 & opening in 2030, Joslyn Castle’s Carriage House Café opened May 21, and Sunflower Grant Writers will launch Scholar School along with a city ordinance vote on June 2. Grow Omaha
- ➤ Muddy Paws hosted its second Tattoos for Tails event Saturday at Black Squirrel Tattoo, where eight artists offered ink sessions and raffle prizes as three rescue dogs were available for adoption. Organizers said they hope a third event will happen next year. KETV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dundee Barber, the historic barbershop with two chairs at 50th & Dodge Street, has doubled in size by expanding into a space once used by Merle Norman. The shop added staff and updated its space to offer an upscale, classic and traditional look for the neighborhood. Grow Omaha
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index fell to 45.7 in May from 47.9 in April, marking the fourth consecutive month below growth neutral and the 15th drop since January 2025. The index is based on surveys of rural bank CEOs from a 10 state region tied to agriculture + energy. Grow Omaha
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha is enjoying spectacular weather today with warming skies and light winds, though a few spotty showers are forecast tonight; local graduates received congratulations as they celebrated a top ten day with community and family support. KETV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Omaha streetcar construction will bring new downtown and midtown lane closures the week of May 25 while some previously closed lanes reopen, affecting travel flow as work continues on the project. Omaha World-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Creighton baseball defeated Xavier 7 to 4 to advance to the Big East Championship title match and will now face St. John's today at 8 a.m. The Jays must win two games against the Red Storm to secure the title. KETV
- ➤ High school baseball state championships were played Saturday at Werner Park in Papillion. Millard North secured its first title since 2005 with a 6-5 win, while Skutt Catholic claimed its first championship since 2017 and Lincoln Lutheran earned its first-ever title with a 3-2 win. WOWT
- ➤ Nebraska baseball defeated Michigan 6-4 in a late night game — they advanced to the Big Ten Tournament semis and will face the winner of the Oregon-Washington game in Game 16. KETV
- ➤ On Sat, May 23, Nebraska softball defeated Oklahoma State 9-1 in five innings in the Lincoln Super Regional, advancing to its first Women’s College Series since 2013. Hannah Coor led with a double and solo home run that tied the game and extended Nebraska’s lead. KETV
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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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IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha
6:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Lake Cunningham Recreation Area — $524.31 — Experience the spirit of the Midwest with a unique triathlon journey through nature and urban charm.
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