Donna Kush reflects on 9/11’s lasting impact, urging service, gratitude and community involvement through the Heartland Honors 9/11 campaign in the Omaha area.
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- Omaha Community Foundation
The Omaha Community Foundation has opened applications for the Ignite STEM: Hubbard Classroom Grant, offering up to $500 to K-6 Nebraska public school teachers.
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
UNO outlines move-in dates, parking, services, and what to bring or leave for Dodge and Scott campus residents as Mavericks prepare to move into on-campus housing.
- Douglas County Sheriff
Deputies found a missing man’s vehicle near Orondo, WA, then later recovered remains in steep terrain; the Douglas County Coroner will confirm identity.
- Douglas County Sheriff
Community town hall will connect Chelan Hills residents with local agencies and recovery partners offering disaster recovery information, resources and support.
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
Project BEST at UNO expands intensive coursework and supervision pathways to increase Nebraska’s addiction counseling workforce and improve access to treatment.
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
Project BEST at UNO expands intensive summer courses and supervision pathways to grow Nebraska’s licensed alcohol and drug counselor workforce and treatment access.
Donna Kush reflects on 9/11’s lasting impact, urging service, gratitude and community involvement through the Heartland Honors 9/11 campaign in the Omaha area.
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Shirley Street and multiple Aksarben-area streets in Omaha will close August 7–8, 2026, for the Aksarben TIRC event hosted by the Omaha Sports Commission.
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Street closures on August 7, 2026, will affect Military Avenue, North 62nd Street, and North 59th Street in Benson for Benson First Friday events.
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Omaha announces Aug. 6, 2026, street closures and lane restrictions on North 171st, South 156th at West Center, North 42nd, and Military Avenue.
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Leavenworth Street and South 50th Street in Omaha will see lane restrictions and a closure starting Aug. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. for seven days of MUD utility work.
The Omaha Community Foundation has opened applications for the Ignite STEM: Hubbard Classroom Grant, offering up to $500 to K-6 Nebraska public school teachers.
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Omaha will impose temporary lane restrictions and street closures starting 9 a.m. Aug. 4, 2026, at four locations for utility, signal and sewer maintenance work.
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Omaha announces August 2026 lane shifts and closures on Dodge Street, North 30th Street and South 90th Street for sewer repairs and street paving work.
UNO alumnus Takeaki Ando used English training and a graduate athletic training program in Omaha to launch a career as head athletic trainer for the Space Cowboys.
UNO alumnus Takeaki Ando used English training and athletic training graduate studies at UNO as a springboard to become head athletic trainer for the Space Cowboys.
UNO alumnus Takeaki Ando used English training, graduate study, and clinical rotations in Omaha to become head athletic trainer for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
Omaha names veteran coach and NJCAA Hall of Famer Rob Fournier as head baseball coach, bringing more than 1,100 wins and extensive recruiting success.
UNO track standout Emma Klein caps a record-setting jumping career while completing her degree and preparing to teach first grade near her hometown in Missouri.
Montana State University–Northern upset Bellevue 83-74 in the Frontier quarterfinal, shooting 52% and closing strong at the line to advance to Sunday’s semifinal.
UNO’s three-year-old curling club reached the College Nationals quarterfinals in Schenectady, New York, highlighting the sport’s growth and welcoming team culture.
No. 22 Bellevue scored 26 runs in a doubleheader at No. 25 Central Methodist, taking 15-5 and 11-9 wins to complete a four-game road sweep and move to 12-2.
The Durham Museum’s exhibition highlights 100 years of Nebraskaland magazine, featuring historic photography, art, interactive displays and anniversary programming.
Plan August in Omaha with riverfront parks, hot air balloons, zoo adventures, river tubing, golf, nature trails, and more family-friendly outdoor activities.
Plan a soccer-focused Omaha trip with top bars, neighborhoods, The RiverFront, Capitol District watch parties, steakhouses and cultural stops during 2026 tournaments.
Union Omaha captain Conor Doyle shares his favorite Omaha spots for brunch, date nights, coffee, zoo trips and why visitors should catch a Union Omaha match.
UNO student Tala Serhan’s Bloom Beyond repurposes donated event flowers into bouquets that brighten assisted-living and memory care facilities in Omaha.
The Durham Museum in Omaha offers $5 admission after 5 p.m. on Tuesday nights June–August, including access to its Disney costume exhibition and all galleries.
Plan a summer trip to Omaha with hot air balloon shows, sunflower fields, farm festivals, cider tastings and cultural celebrations showcasing food, music and art.
Explore Omaha ice cream shops, from classic parlors and custard stands to gelato, rolled ice cream, Italian ice and boozy shakes across the metro area.