Good morning, Omaha.

The Brannen family hosted the fifth annual Pollinator Party on Sunday in North Omaha at their 1.5-acre backyard farm — the event featured local vendors, live entertainment, and homegrown products like wildflower lemonade.

Organizers said native plants help reduce erosion while providing wildlife habitat.

Omaha youth met at Gene Leahy Mall on Sunday to discuss violence concerns with local leaders as they urged more youth activities and better police engagement.

Organizers said they will hold a follow up event to continue the conversation.

Members of Omaha’s Venezuelan community are collecting donations to support earthquake victims in Venezuela, where at least 1,400 people died; the drive will continue this week as organizers seek local support.

Davey Firework Shop, a family-owned business in Omaha, is hosting a fireworks safety demonstration ahead of July 4 celebrations.

Community members can learn safe handling tips before purchasing fireworks.

Omaha’s Venezuelan community is collecting donations for earthquake relief in Venezuela after a quake killed at least 1,400 people; the drive is ongoing at local centers + community events.

Muddy Paws Rescue hosted a kitten shower at Shadow Lake Towne Center on Sunday afternoon to help cats in need find forever homes—visitors played, fed and learned about fostering and adoption.

Audience and their pets arrived as early as 5 a.m. today to secure spots at the Memorial Park Concert, where they will enjoy performances by Smokey Robinson and CAKE in Omaha.

Crews are demolishing part of Loveland Elementary School at 8201 Pacific St — the site for a new 50,000 sqft, $23 million modern building.

Students will attend classes in another building while the District 66 campus is rebuilt and the original Tudor-style section is preserved.

A portion of Holdrege Street will close for a water main repair — LTU recommends a detour while local access to homes and businesses remains available.

The Salvation Army in Omaha opens two cooling centers today through Thursday, one at Heritage Place (3612 Cuming St., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and one at North Corps (2401 Manderson St., 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to offer air conditioning, cold water and phone charging as relief from extreme heat.

The Nebraska Humane Society highlights dogs’ extraordinary abilities, noting that their sense of smell is 10,000-100,000 times stronger than ours (along with keen hearing and the ability to detect human emotion) and research shows they align with the Earth's magnetic field when relieving themselves.

The Omaha Storm Chasers will welcome their 5 millionth fan at Werner Park today at 5:05 p.m. as the team gives a custom jersey, hat, first-pitch ball, team-signed bad, gift cards and more prizes.

Whiskey River Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $10 ADV / $15 DOS — Enjoy an evening of great music in a lively local venue.

Movie Storm

7-8:30 p.m. — The Backline Comedy Theatre — Free for Backline students/alumni — Enjoy playful improv acts with Tornado Warning and BCU creating spontaneous stories to lift your spirits.

Derek Hough Performance

7-10 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of dance and music with Derek Hough, complete with VIP packages and a preshow Happy Hour.

The Mezcal Brothers Farewell Show

6-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $20 — Celebrate the legacy of The Mezcal Brothers with their final performance and the release of their last album.

Bouncing Souls Concert with The Suicide Machines

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Enjoy an energetic night featuring two iconic punk bands.

Blade 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

5K and 1 Mile options — College of St. Mary campus — Cost not specified — Participate in a scenic run through Omaha with options for all ages.

Jeff Rosenstock with Good Luck

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Tickets available — Experience an indie rock night with Jeff Rosenstock and Good Luck.

Arsenal FC Soccer Camp

8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Omaha Sports Complex — Registration required — Enhance your soccer skills with training from Arsenal coaches at this official camp.

ON Brand 2026 Conference

8 AM - 3:30 PM — Mike & Josie Harper Center — $175 Professional Registration — Engage in workshops and keynotes exploring the latest branding trends and community storytelling.

Backline's Best

7-8:30 p.m. — The Backline Comedy Theatre — Free for students and alumni — Enjoy Omaha's finest improv acts with a rotating lineup every month.