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Hey Omaha, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Ponca Tribe health center proposal, BRCA2 gene study changing lives, and The Price Is Right Live + lots of fun things to do for free.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Omaha protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Expanded health services envisioned: The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska plans a 42,000-square-foot Fred LeRoy Health and Wellness Center near its Omaha headquarters with community space, awaiting City Council approval after a Planning Board recommendation — learn what’s in the proposal.

Business retention takes center stage: Omaha Inland Port Authority met with North Omaha leaders on Feb. 19 about growth and workforce needs. The agency will seek proposals soon for housing and an innovation district — see what’s planned next.

Family testing uncovers hidden risk: A Nebraska nurse practitioner credits a Nebraska Medicine gene study with catching her BRCA2 cancer risk early, as the program aims to enroll 100,000 Nebraskans through blood or saliva kits — learn about the program.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Experience live blues brunch with Tom Pevear
• Shop local indoors at Omaha Winter Market
• Come on down for big prizes
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Pasta night, solved: When midweek carb cravings hit, Pasta Amore delivers the homemade pasta vibe: silky noodles, rich sauces, and cozy neighborhood energy that makes you breathe easier. Ideal for lingering catch-ups or a solo treat you totally deserve, this spot keeps it simple, satisfying, and unpretentious.

Retro wardrobe refresh: Old Market neighbors, swing through Flying Worm Vintage for an easy win: eclectic racks of retro finds, friendly energy, and pieces that make your jeans-and-tee feel intentional. It’s a mini treasure hunt you’ll actually finish, with surprises tucked between well-loved denim, bold prints, and quietly cool staples.

Quick cold, big reset: Feeling creaky? West Omaha Cryotherapy serves up a three-minute whole-body freeze, plus light therapy, infrared sauna, and compression to revive you. Locally owned since 2017, it’s an easy, no-pressure way to shake off winter sluggishness without overthinking it.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

📖 Storytime with The Rose Theater @ Omaha Public Library – Benson Branch | Tuesday (3/3) at 10:30 AM – Bring the kids to Benson Branch for storytime with a teaching artist from The Rose Theater, Chloe Hug, reading Green is a Chile Pepper, plus theater games, singing, and dancing. You get quality time, they get to wiggle with permission, and yes, you stay.

👶 Nebraska Diaper Bank March 7 @ Nebraska Diaper Bank | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Saturday morning at the Nebraska Diaper Bank means rolling up sleeves and bundling diapers for families in need with the St. Joseph’s crew. Julie’s carpool keeps it easy, kids 12+ can help, and your good deed pairs nicely with a coffee, not a selfie.

🐶 Furever Home Pet Adoptions @ Nebraska Furniture Mart | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats finding your new co-pilot between washers and widescreens. Swing by NFM’s Appliance and Electronics building for a laid-back adoption scene with Bullies-N-Beyond ResQ, and let a blockheaded sweetheart pick you. Warning: you’ll leave with fur, joy, and zero regrets.

🎭 Paint Ware House Comedy Theater! @ Ware House Comedy Theater | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Help christen the new comedy theater with paint brushes, step stools, and a few questionable bits. Be first in, tackle some painting, chair setup, cleaning, curtains, and light fix-it glory, then score pizza, chips, and soda, plus a group photo immortalized behind the bar.

🌳 Prospect Hill Volunteer Work Day @ Prospect Hill Cemetery | Saturday (3/7) at 11:30 AM – Grab your gloves and head to Prospect Hill Cemetery to patch up critter burrows after the pros did the evicting, protecting markers, monuments, and ankles. No skills needed, just layers and a willingness to help. Winter is the humane time, and yes, neighbors are quiet.

🖼 OMA ARTalks @ Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – OMA ARTalks is turning Bemis into your smartest neighbor’s living room, with local artists, creatives, and community leaders walking us through the exhibitions that hit them hardest. Expect fewer buzzwords, more aha moments, and a little friendly debate. It’s free, reserve a ticket.

🥕 Omaha Winter Farmer’s Market @ Fowling Warehouse Omaha | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Winter Sundays mean one thing, hiding from the wind at Fowling Warehouse while shopping 50-plus local vendors, snagging food-truck eats, and pretending a Bloody counts as a salad. Kids craft, you play Fowling or Cornhole, everyone goes home happy, and your cabin fever shuts up.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Omaha report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 52°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 24%

A slight chance of drizzle before 7am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of drizzle between 7am and noon, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. East northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 28%

A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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