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Happy weekend, Omaha!
In today’s happening-today edition: Sitting Bull book buzz, therapy dogs easing hospital stress, and a valve cover race + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Retelling a legend through Native voices: An Omaha historian’s new book on Sitting Bull is turning heads nationwide. Paul Hedren’s 552-page Sitting Bull’s War has hit a second printing and outsold his 13 previous books combined — read the full story.
Bringing comfort to care: CHI Health in Omaha is training employees’ dogs as therapy pups to ease stress for patients and staff, with a Beryl Institute grant. The five-week program is guiding other hospitals — see how the training works.
Interoperability push moves forward: Across the river, Pottawattamie County supervisors approved 3-1 a $6 million bond to upgrade Iowa’s ISICS radio system, improving communication among law enforcement and first responders after a public hearing — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
South O color burst: Need a quick mood lift? Quetzal Mural splashes South Omaha with a bright, feathered burst, a 57-by-17-foot, community-painted tribute to Mesoamerican heritage completed in 2024. It’s a mini reset and a vivid reminder that public art here is alive and thriving.
Stitch-sesh upgrade: Omaha’s ImagiKnit Yarn Shop keeps projects humming with friendly help, low-key meetups, and a wall of squishable color. When your WIP pile needs a nudge or a fresh skein, expect easy inspiration and expert guidance, plus community vibes that make casting on again feel downright doable.
Low-key lager haven: When the week calls for something easygoing, Scriptown Brewing Company keeps it classic in the Blackstone District with crisp, well-made styles and smart seasonal one-offs poured in a cozy taproom, the ideal setting for unhurried sips and easy conversation, a midweek reset.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🎨 Millard South Spring Craft Fair @ Millard South High School | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Clear some trunk space, Millard South’s Post Prom Spring Craft Fair packs 100-plus local makers, $3 entry, and enough concessions and baked goods to justify a second lap. Shop jewelry, décor, and gifts, then try your luck in split-the-pot, all for a good cause.
🕯 Candle Making @ Lauritzen Gardens | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Ready to swap screen time for candle time? Learn to pour a 10 oz soy candle with Telle & Resa at Lauritzen Gardens, pick or blend a natural scent, then wander the grounds. Materials included, $50, members save 20%, preregister a week ahead.
⛸ Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures @ CHI Health Center Omaha | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Disney On Ice glides into town with a whirlwind road trip led by Mickey, Moana, Simba, Aladdin, and the Toy Story crew. It’s the rare family adventure with no traffic, just big songs, bigger spins, shameless nostalgia, and yes, costumes are for the kids.
🏁 Spring Nationals Valve Cover Race @ CHI Health Center | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Bring your valve cover and a healthy respect for gravity, this is the one day it gets to be the star. Inspections first, then sprints in Spec Wheel and Ultimate Speed, run both with different covers. Done in about two hours, brisk, braggy, and satisfying.
🥞 Irish Dance Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser @ IBEW 1521 | Sunday (3/8) at 8:30 AM – Swap your usual toast for a stack of fundraiser pancakes, live Irish dance, and raffles with prizes, all to keep Craoi na Tire’s dancers thriving. It’s carbs for a cause, a little jig with your coffee, and plenty of neighborly cheer.
🍲 Art & Soup 2026 @ Omaha Design Center | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Soup and art at the 29th annual fundraiser at Omaha Design Center. Sample bowls from Omaha and Council Bluffs chefs, snag a piece you want to hang, and support VNA nurses serving maternity homes, domestic violence shelters, and homeless shelters. Come hungry, leave proud.
🎻 Youth Symphony Spring Concert @ Omaha Area Youth Orchestras | Sunday (3/8) at 2:30 PM – Whether you can tell your Barroso from your Bach, or just like a good crescendo, the Youth Symphony’s spring concert delivers. Local prodigies take on Farrenc, Bach, Barroso, and Sibelius with heart, polish, and the kind of energy espresso envies.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Omaha report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 52°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 67°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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