Morning
Omaha
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Omaha residents can join Blue Bucket Project's flash trash mobs for one-hour clean-ups today, helping keep community spaces tidy. The initiative offers an easy way for locals (participation is free) to connect and make a visible difference. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Omaha public pools will open for summer on June 1, except Camelot, Karen, Hanscom & Spring Lake pools, which are set to open on June 5. Papio Bay is already open to offer another option for local swimmers. WOWT
- ➤ At Pleasant Hill Cemetery, descendants, neighbors & friends honor a Memorial Day tradition that began in 1889. The gathering celebrates 137 years of remembrance and community spirit. Omaha World-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A former honorary hockey member at UNO, who was diagnosed as a child with CANDLE Syndrome (a rare auto-inflammatory disease), graduated today in a milestone ceremony on campus. WOWT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Reserved Road to Omaha tickets are on sale as the College World Series begins on June 12 with finals from June 20 to 22; Omaha City Council updated the scalping ordinance to limit resale to face value within a half-mile of the ballpark + the rule will affect future sales. KETV
- ➤ Nebraska Baseball earned the No. 13 overall seed and will host the NCAA Baseball Regional for the first time since 2008, setting the stage for an exciting tournament. WOWT
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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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