Our best Omaha staff photos & videos of March 2026
See our best Omaha staff photos & videos from March 2026
People bow their heads for a moment of silence during a candlelight mat ceremony for former student and instructor Noah Tietjens at Martial Arts International in Bellevue, on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, was killed Sunday when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
Grandmaster Julius Melegrito speaks to a class during a candlelight mat ceremony for former student and instructor Noah Tietjens at Martial Arts International in Bellevue, on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, was killed Sunday when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
People bow their heads for a moment of silence during a candlelight mat ceremony for former student and instructor Noah Tietjens at Martial Arts International in Bellevue, on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, was killed Sunday when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
Ahmad Nazar, owner of Ahmad’s Persian Cuisine at 4646 Dodge St. poses for a portrait in his restaurant in Omaha, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
A sign hangs from the barriers surrounding the 16th Street sinkhole in Omaha, on Monday, March 2, 2026. Two vehicles fell into a sinkhole last Tuesday on Pacific Street just east of 67th Street. The 16th Street sinkhole that formed in January 2025 between Harney and Farnam Streets — after swallowing a garbage truck — remains unrepaired, a yearlong closure that has drawn frustration from downtown businesses and residents.
Workers dry off the seats before the first inning a college baseball game between Nebraska and Omaha at Hawks Field in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Nebraska's Dylan Carey (15) slides back into first base during the second inning a college baseball game against Omaha at Hawks Field in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Omaha's Drew Borner (24) throws to first base after forcing out Nebraska's Jeter Worthley (0) at second base during the fifth inning a college baseball game at Hawks Field in Lincoln on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Norris' Ray Wegner (30) and Blair's Madeline Chikos (10) dive for the loose ball during the second half of a Class B Nebraska state girls basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Amherst's Lily Vavra (2) goes up for a 3-pointer against Sutton's Jadlynn Kinney (14) during the second half of a Class D-1 Nebraska state girls basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Lincoln North Star's Korbyn Pierce (22) dives for the ball between Millard West's Londyn Whitney (3) and Kylee Millard (5) during the second half of a Class A Nebraska state girls basketball tournament semifinal game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Gretna East head coach Wade Coulter reacts after a basket against Norris during the first half of a Class B Nebraska state girls basketball tournament semifinal game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Omaha North's Himayajo Metoyer (24) walks off the court after Omaha North lost to Lincoln North Star during the Class A Nebraska state girls basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Dundy County-Stratton celebrates defeating Wynot in the Class D2 Nebraska state girls basketball tournament semifinal game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Dundy County-Stratton celebrates a foul call late during a Class D2 Nebraska state girls basketball tournament semifinal game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Dundy County-Stratton's Emily Schack (11) and Wynot’s Kenna Oligmueller (12) fight for control of the ball during a Class D2 Nebraska state girls basketball tournament championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
The Malcolm bench celebrates a three-pointer during the Class C1 Nebraska state girls basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Jacob Stacy, left, helps Ryan Herrick, 9, with his bike at Community Bike Project of Omaha in Omaha, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
West Point Guardian Angels CC's Luke Guenther (1) fouls Deshler's Peighton Henry (23) during a Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Deshler's Hutch Vacek (24) fouls West Point Guardian Angels CC's Isaac Guenther (4) during a Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Lincoln High's Buay Jock (15) and Omaha Westside's Donnie Barfield, Jr. (5) fight for a rebound during a Class A Nebraska boys state basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Lincoln High's Buay Jock (15) and Omaha Westside's Donnie Barfield, Jr. (5) fight for a rebound during a Class A Nebraska boys state basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Lincoln High's Buay Jock (15) and Omaha Westside's Emre Gedik (3) fight for a loose ball during a Class A Nebraska boys state basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Lincoln High's Buay Jock (15) and Omaha Westside's Emre Gedik (3) fight for a loose ball during a Class A Nebraska boys state basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Lincoln High's Buay Jock (15) and Omaha Westside's Emre Gedik (3) fight for a loose ball during a Class A Nebraska boys state basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Lincoln High's Jaxyn Cruse (0) and Omaha Westside's Emre Gedik (3) fight for a loose ball during a Class A Nebraska boys state basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Lincoln High's Jaxyn Cruse (0) and Omaha Westside's Emre Gedik (3) fight for a loose ball during a Class A Nebraska boys state basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
One of the floors under construction at the new Mutual of Omaha tower being built at 1313 Douglas St. in Omaha, on Friday, March 13, 2026.
The sun rises as a construction worker continues to build the new Mutual of Omaha tower at 1313 Douglas St.in Omaha, on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Stephen Chu, with Ennead Architects, left, and O-pa President Joan Squires walk up stairs next to Untitled (Triple Sphere) by Eva LeWitt hangs in the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement  at 1115 Dodge St, in Omaha, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Stephen Chu, with Ennead Architects, left, and O-pa President Joan Squires talk about the Mammel Foundation Hall during a tour of the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement  at 1115 Dodge St, in Omaha, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Crime scene tape still surrounds 3611 Cass St. the day after John Zak was found dead in Omaha, on Friday, March 13, 2026.
The sun rises as construction workers wait for a elevator on the 40th floor of the new Mutual of Omaha tower at 1313 Douglas St.in Omaha, on Friday, March 13, 2026.
People play basketball at Miller Park in Omaha, on Friday, March 20, 2026.
People play basketball at Miller Park in Omaha, on Friday, March 20, 2026.
People play basketball at Miller Park in Omaha, on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Omaha North players react after falling to Lincoln North Star, 51-35, in the Class A Nebraska state girls basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Howells-Dodge's Nathan Tomcak (3) and teammates celebrate after defeating McCool Junction, 57-39, to win the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Nebraska fans walk around outside the Paycom Center prior to a NCAA men's basketball tournament first round game between Nebraska and Troy in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) dunks the ball during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Troy at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Nebraska players celebrate after defeating Troy, 76-47, in a first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Texas A&M's Rashaun Agee (12) celebrates after a basket against Saint Mary's during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Visitors walk around the Oklahoma City National Memorial where the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building once stood in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) celebrates after defeating Vanderbilt to advance to the NCAA men's basketball tournament Sweet Sixteen at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) goes up for a layup against Vanderbilt's Devin McGlockton (99) during the second half of the second round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Frager's layup lead the Huskers to win, 74-72.
A look inside the Paycom Center as Nebraska takes on Vanderbilt during the first half of the second round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The Army Corps of Engineers has started gathering feedback on the planned Perkins County Canal with meetings in both Colorado and Nebraska.Â
After 30 rounds of spelling, Sarah Fernandes emerged victorious in a tiebreaker at the Omaha Sports Commission's regional spelling bee on Saturday, punching her third ticket to the national stage.
Nebraska officials describe challenges fighting massive wildfires, but assure they have the resources they need.
Nebraska's largest public employee union negotiated for six weeks of paid maternity leave. An Omaha lawmaker wants to make that guarantee state law and extend it to all permanent state workers.Â
Mark Moore's rare blood cancer affected so many parts of his body that it required an unusual amount of medical tag-teaming to get him back on his feet.
A Nebraska bill that would increase the taxes on skill games commonly found in bars and gas stations received second-round approval.Â
Nebraska may impose a 25% tax on money sent from the state to people in countries like China, Iran and Russia.
A portable isolation unit intended to protect patients and providers — developed with the help of Nebraska researchers and backing from Nebraska investors — has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration and is beginning to roll out to hospitals and emergency response systems.
Gov. Jim Pillen has backed a bill that would facilitate partnerships between public power systems and private generators that supply massive power users like data centers.Â
Omaha State Sen. John Cavanaugh's bill to protect Nebraska health professionals who recommend medical cannabis got first-round approval, but it will need more support to be adopted.Â
A tax incentive bill linked to keeping Union Pacific in Nebraska advanced after a lengthy legislative debate.
Beautiful buildings designed to improve lives defined Thomas Findley’s award-winning career with Omaha’s Leo A Daly architecture firm.
Despite a small increase in teacher pay in the Omaha Public Schools' latest contract, the district will remain the highest paid in the state.Â
James Leuschen of Omaha announced he is suspending his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.Â
A scuffle involving shouting broke outside the courtroom after the man was sentenced from 60 to 75 years in prison in connection to the October 2024 shooting.
Nebraska lawmakers are calling for a pause on plans to move incarcerated youths from Omaha to Lincoln.
April showers are forecast this week for the thirsty landscapes of Omaha, eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
A jury convicted a Council Bluffs man in the 1989 disappearance and death of Barbara Lenz, a case that went unsolved for nearly four decades.
The bill in the Nebraska Legislature contains provisions related to domestic violence, offenses by foster parents and mail fraud.
State Sen. John Cavanaugh said the ad is an example of conservatives meddling in the Democratic side of the closely-watched Nebraska 2nd Congressional District race.
Fires have devastated ranchers across Nebraska, destroying land and scattering livestock. But scientists say the grasslands are built to recover.
Jean Baptiste Roy, misidentified in histories of Omaha for many years, had a stockage and trading post on what is the block northwest of Ninth and Dodge Streets in the late 1820s.
Too Good to Go app lets Omahans buy food from certain establishments at discounted prices.
An Omaha police officer was injured by shrapnel Friday during a training exercise.
Ruby the orangutan gave birth to two dead babies, devastating staff at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo.
State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha proposed a bill to protect health professionals who recommend medical cannabis. He pulled the bill after other lawmakers attached "poison pills" to it.Â
Union Omaha, Nebraska's professional soccer team, last fall announced an agreement with the City of Omaha to develop the stadium, which would have 6,500 fixed seats and an overall capacity of about 8,500.Â
The Nebraska Legislature will not adjourn Sine Die this week.Â
Omaha State Sen. Kathleen Kauth proposed bills this session that deal with bathrooms, treatment for youth with gender dysphoria andÂ
Eaton, a Fortune 500 firm, plans to carry out its expansion by refurbishing and retrofitting a manufacturing plant at 10601 S. 15th St. in Bellevue.Â
A free drop-in event at the Tenaska Center offers visitors the chance to experience the building in action.
Bills passed toward the end of the Nebraska legislative session touch on retaining big business, making was for power generators, school meals and safety in the Capitol.Â
La Vista's Easter egg hunt brought bundled-up kids to search for over 20,000 eggs while collecting donations for a local food pantry.Â
With the rain last week, be careful about working in the wet soil.
A very active weather pattern flowing through eastern Nebraska this week will bring chances for severe storms on the tail of some unseasonably warm temperatures.
Recent rains end concerns that drought conditions mean another poor season for morel mushrooms.
An SUV crashed into a North Omaha house and hit the house’s natural gas meter late Thursday morning, leading to a gas leak and briefly leading to a neighborhood evacuation.
Nebraska Auditor Mike Foley said multiple no-bid contracts in recent years would have raised alarm to him had they come across his desk.Â
Gov. Jim Pillen implored lawmakers to work with him on property tax reform next session. He also asked them to file fewer bills.Â
Douglas County sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a 34-year-old man who was chasing two young girls in a "menacing manner".
Ahmad Nazar, who runs an Omaha restaurant, hasn't been able to contact any of his relatives in Iran since the conflict started.
Esther Silver, who died at 101, talked about the Holocaust and what it did to her family. She felt it was her duty.
