Skip to main contentSkip to main content
Omaha World-Herald
78°
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • user icon Guest
  • Logout
Read Today's E-edition
  • AI Answers
  • Site Search
  • News
    • Local
    • Crime
    • State & Region
    • Education
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Nation & World
    • Markets & Stocks
    • News Tip
  • Obituaries
    • Share a story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
  • Opinion
    • Submit a letter
    • Letters
    • Columnists
  • Sports
    • Huskers
    • Bluejays Today
    • Mavs Today
    • Prep Zone
    • Local Sports
    • Professional
  • Lifestyles
    • Event Calendar
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Food & Cooking
    • Movies & TV
    • Music
    • Omaha Dines
    • Contests
    • Comics
    • Puzzmo
    • Puzzles
    • Play
    • Home & Garden
    • Health
    • Parenting
    • Fashion
    • People
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Faith
  • Sponsored Content
  • Join the community
    • News tip
    • Share video
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Print Edition
    • E-edition
    • Today's Ads
    • Special Sections
    • Omaha World-Herald Archives
  • Our Properties
    • Airpulse
    • Sarpy County Times
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Jobs
    • Auto Sales
    • Marketplace
    • Shop Local
    • Fareway’s Weekly Ad
    • Today's Deal
    • OWH Store
    • Public Notices
    • Submit a Public Notice for Omaha World-Herald
    • SNI Public Notices
  • Shopping
  • Customer Service
    • Manage Omaha Subscription
    • Activate Digital Subscription
    • Newsletter Signup
    • Subscribe
    • Goodfellows
    • Newspaper in Education
    • Contact Us
    • Help Center
  • Gift Subscriptions
  • Mobile Apps
  • Weather: Live Radar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
  • AI Answers
  • Site Search
Omaha World-Herald
News+
Where your story lives
  • AI Answers
  • Site Search
Subscribe
Read Today's E-edition
Omaha World-Herald
News+
Where your story lives
Subscribe
  • Log In
  • user icon
    Welcome, Guest
    • My Subscription
      Help Center
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Huskers
  • Puzzmo
  • Puzzles
  • Business
  • Public Notices
  • Jobs
  • Autos
  • 78° Sunny
LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Gretna

This section includes stories from community providers that we’re proud to provide for free without a subscription.

Provided
Newly listed homes for sale in Omaha area — Updated Sep. 4, 2026

Newly listed homes for sale in Omaha area — Updated Sep. 4, 2026

    Browse through recently listed homes in the Omaha real estate market and find your next home!

    Provided
    Newly Listed Homes near Elkhorn, NE — Updated Sep. 3, 2026

    Newly Listed Homes near Elkhorn, NE — Updated Sep. 3, 2026

      A look at the newest homes for sale near Elkhorn, NE. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

      Provided
      Newly Listed Homes near Gretna, NE — Updated Sep. 2, 2026

      Newly Listed Homes near Gretna, NE — Updated Sep. 2, 2026

        A look at the newest homes for sale near Gretna, NE. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

        Provided
        Updated press release: Case 26D02987 Chelan Hills Fire

        Updated press release: Case 26D02987 Chelan Hills Fire

        • Douglas County Sheriff

        Douglas County officials update Case 26D02987, confirming the Chelan Hills Fire victim as Robert M. Lister and noting the ongoing wildfire death investigation.

        Provided
        Angie Centarri named 2026 academic advisor of the year

        Angie Centarri named 2026 academic advisor of the year

        • University of Nebraska at Omaha

        Angie Centarri, a psychology academic advisor at UNO, is honored as the 2025-2026 Academic Advisor of the Year for her exceptional service to students.

        Provided
        Faculty and staff training catalog now live in Bridge

        Faculty and staff training catalog now live in Bridge

        • University of Nebraska at Omaha

        The Faculty and Staff Training (FAST) catalog in Bridge offers flexible courses for UNO faculty and staff, supporting lifelong learning, careers, and UNO values.

        Provided
        The power of simply showing up for youth mentors

        The power of simply showing up for youth mentors

        • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands

        More than 150 youth in Omaha, Council Bluffs and Lincoln are waiting for mentors. A few hours a month with a caring adult can help them grow and stay connected.

        Community News

        Provided
        Updated press release: Case 26D02987 Chelan Hills Fire

        Updated press release: Case 26D02987 Chelan Hills Fire

          Douglas County officials update Case 26D02987, confirming the Chelan Hills Fire victim as Robert M. Lister and noting the ongoing wildfire death investigation.

          Provided
          Angie Centarri named 2026 academic advisor of the year

          Angie Centarri named 2026 academic advisor of the year

            Angie Centarri, a psychology academic advisor at UNO, is honored as the 2025-2026 Academic Advisor of the Year for her exceptional service to students.

            Omaha City Council agenda for Sept. 1, 2026 meeting

            • Provided

            Omaha City Council’s Sept. 1, 2026 agenda features TIF-linked affordable housing, school resource officer contracts, land use changes, and major public safety grants.

            Omaha Board of Equalization to hear 2025 BID assessment protests

            • Provided

            Omaha’s Board of Equalization will meet Sept. 1, 2026, to hear protests over 2025 Business Improvement District assessments and consider related recommendations.

            Provided
            Faculty and staff training catalog now live in Bridge

            Faculty and staff training catalog now live in Bridge

              The Faculty and Staff Training (FAST) catalog in Bridge offers flexible courses for UNO faculty and staff, supporting lifelong learning, careers, and UNO values.

              Omaha council to vote on 2027 budget, CIP and development

              • Provided

              Omaha City Council will consider 2027 budget revisions, a six-year capital plan, major development projects, public safety contracts, grants and zoning items.

              Omaha City Council to vote on 2027 budget and capital plan

              • Provided

              Omaha City Council will consider the 2027 budget, capital plan, tax shifts, grants, major contracts, and multiple redevelopment and public safety items on Aug. 25.

              Provided
              Peanut butter and jelly food drive 2025

              Peanut butter and jelly food drive 2025

                The Foodies PB&J Food Challenge runs Sept. 11–25, collecting peanut butter, jelly and monetary donations to support school-age children and Heartland families.

                Community Sports

                Provided
                UNO alumnus becomes Sugar Land Space Cowboys trainer

                UNO alumnus becomes Sugar Land Space Cowboys trainer

                  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.

                  Provided
                  UNO alumnus becomes Sugar Land Space Cowboys trainer

                  UNO alumnus becomes Sugar Land Space Cowboys trainer

                    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.

                    Provided
                    UNO alumnus becomes Sugar Land Space Cowboys trainer

                    UNO alumnus becomes Sugar Land Space Cowboys trainer

                      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.

                      Provided
                      Fournier named Mavericks head baseball coach

                      Fournier named Mavericks head baseball coach

                        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.

                        Provided
                        Emma Klein balances track success and elementary teaching

                        Emma Klein balances track success and elementary teaching

                          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.

                          Provided
                          Lights knock out Bellevue in Frontier quarterfinal

                          Lights knock out Bellevue in Frontier quarterfinal

                            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.

                            Provided
                            Uno curling club reaches first national quarterfinal

                            Uno curling club reaches first national quarterfinal

                              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.

                              Provided
                              Bruins complete four-game sweep at No. 25 CMU

                              Bruins complete four-game sweep at No. 25 CMU

                                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.

                                Community Entertainment

                                Provided
                                Newly listed homes for sale in Omaha area — Updated Sep. 4, 2026

                                Newly listed homes for sale in Omaha area — Updated Sep. 4, 2026

                                  Browse through recently listed homes in the Omaha real estate market and find your next home!

                                  Provided
                                  Newly Listed Homes near Elkhorn, NE — Updated Sep. 3, 2026

                                  Newly Listed Homes near Elkhorn, NE — Updated Sep. 3, 2026

                                    A look at the newest homes for sale near Elkhorn, NE. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

                                    Provided
                                    Newly Listed Homes near Gretna, NE — Updated Sep. 2, 2026

                                    Newly Listed Homes near Gretna, NE — Updated Sep. 2, 2026

                                      A look at the newest homes for sale near Gretna, NE. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

                                      Train photography exhibition opens with Common Senses Festival

                                      • Provided

                                      The Durham Museum partners with Common Senses Festival to present Blair Bunting’s One-Track Mind train photography exhibition and a free lecture in Omaha.

                                      Provided
                                      The power of simply showing up for youth mentors

                                      The power of simply showing up for youth mentors

                                        More than 150 youth in Omaha, Council Bluffs and Lincoln are waiting for mentors. A few hours a month with a caring adult can help them grow and stay connected.

                                        Provided
                                        A generous pour 2026 benefits Food Bank for the Heartland

                                        A generous pour 2026 benefits Food Bank for the Heartland

                                          Join the Foodies on Nov. 12, 2026, at Scoular for A Generous Pour, featuring wine tasting, appetizers and auctions to support Food Bank for the Heartland programs.

                                          Provided
                                          A century outdoors: Showcasing the history of Nebraskaland magazine

                                          A century outdoors: Showcasing the history of Nebraskaland magazine

                                            The Durham Museum’s exhibition highlights 100 years of Nebraskaland magazine, featuring historic photography, art, interactive displays and anniversary programming.

                                            Provided
                                            10 things to do in August in Omaha

                                            10 things to do in August in Omaha

                                              Plan August in Omaha with riverfront parks, hot air balloons, zoo adventures, river tubing, golf, nature trails, and more family-friendly outdoor activities.

                                              Omaha World-Herald
                                              • Facebook
                                              • Twitter
                                              • Bluesky
                                              • Instagram
                                                Prefer us on Google

                                                Sites & Partners

                                                • Air Pulse
                                                • Sarpy County Times
                                                • Public Notices
                                                • Inspire Omaha
                                                • Big Red Brunch

                                                Services

                                                • Manage Subscription
                                                • Contact us
                                                • Advertise with us
                                                • Join our Team
                                                • Newsletters
                                                • Become a Carrier
                                                • Licensing
                                                • Shopping
                                                • Dealer Returns

                                                © Copyright 2026 Omaha World-Herald, 2301 N 117th Ave., Suite 201 Omaha, NE 68164

                                                A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group.

                                                Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences

                                                Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.

                                                • Notifications
                                                • Settings
                                                You don't have any notifications.

                                                Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.

                                                Topics

                                                all

                                                Breaking News

                                                Huskers Breaking News

                                                News Alert