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Hi Omaha, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: New roller coaster at Fun-Plex, the Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour, and a candlelight tribute to Fleetwood Mac + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Big thrills are back: Omaha’s Fun-Plex waterpark will debut Mammoth this summer, a new roller coaster reaching 70 feet and stretching 2,000 feet of track. A limited-time four-ticket pack for $99.99 is available — see the ticket deal.

Ambitious hospitality plans revealed: A new 144-room hotel is planned for Omaha’s Millwork Commons with a restaurant and rooftop bar, from Alley Poyner Macchietto and Curioso, slated to open in late 2027 — read the full story.

Financial shift reshapes city priorities: On March 3, Omaha City Council approved a streetcar bond change that reduces interest costs and could free millions for streetcar, bike lanes, and affordable housing, but not construction-impacted businesses — see how funds can be used.

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.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Celebrate St. Patrick’s with The Wellermen
• Celebrate creativity at Hot Shops retreat
• Celebrate 100 years of Globetrotter magic

💎 This week’s top finds

Craving the classics: Omaha mornings stay grounded with Harold’s Koffee House, serving crispy hash browns, the beloved Susie Special, and a Diner Burger that hits just right when lunch sneaks up. Their homemade donuts and pie still deliver the comfort you remember.

Hot dog hankering, solved: Cheeseburgers – A Takeout Joint nails the craving with a legit Chicago-style Party Dog, a saucy chili dog, and a crisp, house-battered corn dog, plus fries and thick shakes. Fast, easy, reliably tasty… a smart move when the week gets busy.

Steaming bowl reset: When inbox chaos meets Midwest wind, find relief in Saigon Restaurant with slow-simmered pho, crisp spring rolls, and unfussy rice plates. Perfect for a no-drama dinner or an easy takeout night, delivering comfort that won’t knock you into an accidental couch nap.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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📆 Sneak peek at next week

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

🏀 The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour @ Baxter Arena | Thursday (3/19) at 7:00 PM – The Harlem Globetrotters bring their 100 Year Tour, with trick shots, comedy, and dunks you watched on TV, plus new fan moments and the Golden Basketball. Ready to feel like a kid again, minus the creaky knees? Bring the kids, or borrow some.

🐟 St. Pat’s 20th Anniversary Fish Fry Season @ St. Patrick Catholic Chapel & School (Elkhorn) | Friday (3/20) at 5:00 PM – St. Pat’s 20th anniversary season delivers fried or baked pollock, shrimp in the gym, and yes, margaritas. Bring the crew for clowns, live tunes, raffles, pickle cards, and the famous Meat Wheel. Adults $17, kids $10, little ones eat free.

🎗 2026 “Reach a Child. Change a Story.” Fundraising Dinner @ Community Bible Church, Omaha, NE | Friday (3/20) at 6:30 PM – Think the next generation is ready to lead? This fundraising dinner celebrates 20 years of CYIA in Omaha, The Next Generation on Mission in action, with stories of kids reached and teens trained. Dinner’s on them, childcare’s covered, so your excuses are officially outnumbered.

🕯 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac @ Alan J Levine Theater Performing Arts Center JCC | Friday (3/20) at 8:45 PM – This Candlelight tribute turns Fleetwood Mac into pure goosebumps, with strings and a soft glow in one of Omaha’s prettier rooms. Think Rumours with ambience, not arena noise. Dress your inner Stevie, sip something nice, and sing quietly like a respectable adult.

🌷 DIY: Spring Container Design @ Mulhall’s | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Patio season calls for planters that don’t give up by July, so head to the Greenhouse for a DIY container design demo with longtime pro Jenny Beukenhorst. She’ll walk you through potting mix, plant pairings for sun or shade, watering, trimming, and summer care.

🛍 The Gold Spot Vendor Weekend – Spring Pop-Up @ The Gold Spot | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Take a breezy lap through a spring pop-up packed with 20 Omaha makers at 1336 Park Ave. Free entry, free to judge candles by scent alone, and yes, there’s food, drinks, giveaways, and raffles. Shop small, feel virtuous, then actually enjoy your weekend.

♀ International Women’s Month Panel & Brunch @ Mrs B’s | Sunday (3/22) at 9:00 AM – Craving brunch with a brain? Join a panel of Omaha powerhouses, from news and nonprofit pros to sports and retail leaders, and refuel with coffee, bites, and a build-your-own bouquet. Tickets are $25, benefit Girls Inc. of Omaha, and come with a women-owned gift.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Omaha report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 42°F – Low: 8°F – Precip: 61%

A chance of snow between 9am and noon, then snow likely and patchy blowing snow between noon and 2pm, then areas of blowing snow and a chance of snow between 2pm and 3pm, then snow likely and areas of blowing snow between 3pm and 5pm, then areas of blowing snow and a chance of snow. Cloudy. High near 42, with temperatures falling to around 27 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 15 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 56 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Later: A chance of snow and patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -11. North northwest wind 22 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 56 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 26°F – Low: 11°F – Precip: 3%

Sunny, with a high near 26. North northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North northeast wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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