Good morning, Omaha.

Green Line Café has opened at 1540 North Saddle Creek Road in the former Saddle Creek Breakfast Club space and now serves breakfast, lunch and grab-and-go items.

The café is part of Blue Line Coffee’s expansion that includes its Dundee location at 4924 Underwood Avenue.

Omaha Public Schools will hold three public meetings next week to explain planned budget cuts after a state aid shortfall caused by a tax error; meetings are Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. at the TAC building, Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m. at Buena Vista High School, and Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m. at Burke High School.

The latest drought monitor shows that areas north of I-80 (including parts near Omaha) received nearly 4.5 inches less rain than average and face worsening conditions.

Forecasted spotty t-showers over the next few days will likely not bring the widespread rain needed to ease the drought.

Nebraska Task Force 1, which has 43 members (including personnel from Lincoln, Omaha, Papillion, Council Bluffs, and civilians), is set to leave Thursday afternoon for San Antonio, Texas to assist with flood response caused by heavy rain.

Access Period gave away its 5 millionth menstrual product at On Brand at Creighton University on Thursday morning — the giveaway marks over 1 million worry-free days for people in Nebraska and nearby areas as the company marks five years of easing period product insecurity.

On Thursday, Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services marked 988’s fourth anniversary at its Boys Town call center near Omaha.

In FY25, the lifeline handled over 39,000 contacts, directing callers to crisis support & reducing emergency responses, which showed its vital role in local mental health care.

With school starting soon, CHI Health urges families to schedule full annual checkups for children because sports physicals alone do not cover all health needs, as expert Dr. Lillia Cherkaskiy notes a complete exam supports overall care & early issue detection.

Douglas County health officials aim to make the area the healthiest metro by 2040 after a new assessment revealed rising infant mortality — with Black infants dying at three times the rate of white infants — and low HPV vaccination completion among children.

The department is working with hospitals and community partners to review cases and use back-to-school physicals as a chance to boost preventive care.

Omaha Girls Rock Amplify Showcase

1-7 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Celebrate the talent of youth bands as they perform original songs after a week of music-making.

The Black Keys Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Astro — Cost info unavailable — Experience the electrifying blues-rock sounds of Grammy-winning duo The Black Keys with fan-favorite hits.

Youth Talent Show Finals

Doors at 5:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Free entry — Witness the top young talents in performing arts showcase their skills in an exciting final showdown.

Mike Thomas Band Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $15 — Experience the raw storytelling of Americana fused with country grooves from Mike Thomas.

Nordic Soundscapes with ííS

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Joslyn Castle & Gardens — Free entry — Experience a blend of Nordic folk melodies and soundscapes with Eric Higgins and Marie Sønderskov.

Matt Geiler Improvised Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Backline Comedy Theatre — Free for students/alumni — Enjoy a fast-paced, interactive concert where audience suggestions fuel hilarious songs and jams.

2026 BluesEd Season Finale

1-7 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Free — Experience the best of local blues with live performances from four exciting bands.

Heart to Heart Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — BLUEBARN Theatre — Check the website for pricing — Experience an intimate evening of love songs performed by festival artists.

Anthony Green Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Slowdown — Tickets starting at $66 — Experience an unforgettable night with Anthony Green in Omaha.

System Of A Clown - Tribute to System Of A Down

7-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $20 ADV / $25 DOS — Experience an unforgettable tribute to System Of A Down with clown-themed antics and energetic performances.