Good morning, Omaha.

According to a building permit, the Highlander mixed-use development in north Omaha will add a food pantry to the Burdette + Wade building on 30th Street; the site, known for housing, career development, retail and community spaces, aims to support local residents.

Groups in Omaha counted people experiencing homelessness and delivered supplies across three counties (Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie) Tuesday night to connect them with housing and services.

Volunteers from nonprofits, shelters and hospitals plan to publish the count soon to support ongoing outreach.

Tuesday, a convoy of 30 school buses and a semi-truck disrupted traffic in southwest Omaha when Project Harmony launched its anti-child trafficking campaign to raise awareness of local risks and support at-risk youth.

The initiative partners with police + community agencies to guide future training and education.

Crystal Jade, a Chinese restaurant at Cedar Street since 2008, will move in September to Clocktower Village, filling the former Karnali Indian Cuisine space at 843 North 98th Street (east of Westroads Mall) after Karnali closed last month.

Mannheim Steamroller will perform a two-day holiday show at the Orpheum Theater on Dec.

22 and Dec. 23 (tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. with presale starting Wednesday at 10 a.m. via texting 'opa' to 833-407-0477).

NU's EPSCoR received a $10M federal grant and will use the funds to link Nebraska public and private colleges with students and teachers (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research).

The project will boost STEM education statewide.

Omaha Public Schools officials presented a plan Tuesday to close a $50 million budget gap—detailing measures to adjust spending and review revenue options to stabilize operations.

KETV Sports tested the Pinnacle Bank Championship course at Indian Creek in Elkhorn ahead of the tournament — Nate Vontz and station reporters praised its smooth, fast greens that challenge players.

Coach Jessica Hessel announced the 2026-27 schedule for Omaha Swimming and Diving which features six home meets at H and K Pool and a return to the Summit League Championships in February.

The season opens on Sept. 25 at the Good Life Relays.

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.

Meteorik Presents: WRATH Vol.2

7-11 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Tickets start at $32 — Experience an unforgettable evening at Wrath: Vol. 2 in Omaha.

Omaha Orchestra Finale

4-6 p.m. — University of Nebraska Omaha — Free entry — Experience the Festival Orchestra's vibrant new music inspired by the beauty of birds and motion.

Little Stranger Concert

7-8 PM — The Admiral Theater — $ — Experience the uplifting tunes and positive vibes brought by Tropidelic's frontman Matthew Roads.