Good morning, Omaha.

Sheltering Tree apartments are launching a greenhouse for a farm-to-table gardening program that helps adults with developmental disabilities grow fresh food — United Healthcare invested $30,000 to support the effort.

Morton Design (based in Omaha) will open a showroom and office at 14652 Canopy Avenue in Heartwood Preserve on Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m. The firm said the venue is designed to offer a unique home aesthetic experience for luxury residential clients.

The Durham Museum in Omaha is celebrating 100 years of Nebraskaland magazine (a tribute to outdoor storytelling, conservation, and photography) by hosting a photo exhibition open to local residents.

A mural celebrating North Omaha icons was restored at 30th and Spaulding after vandalism.

The husband+wife team traveled over 1,000 miles from Queens to repair the piece plus an anti-graffiti coating was applied Wednesday morning.

Five Educare centers in Omaha are partnering with nonprofit Whispering Roots to teach kids and families to grow, harvest and prepare food.

The program aims to ease food insecurity by sharing weekly harvests and giving children seedlings to start home gardens.

At the Omaha Immigration Court, a mega master hearing process held hundreds of preliminary immigration hearings starting in June, causing worry as many self-represented individuals risk missing rescheduled dates if they do not update their addresses (200 names were listed).

Judges and legal observers voiced frustration over the short notice.

Gov. Pillen announced federal loan assistance for local farmers and producers hit by wildfires in March and April.

The program is now available to help them recover.

QLI, a local rehabilitation center, announced a $22 million campaign called 'Beyond the Promise' to expand family housing and add community spaces in Omaha.

The project will nearly triple housing capacity and offer versatile community areas, with groundbreaking planned for March 2027.

A new 115,000-sqft sports complex is nearly complete at Levi Carter Park.

The $45M facility will offer soccer fields, 10 basketball courts that convert into 14 volleyball courts, wrestling rooms, and multipurpose spaces, and is set to finish in October.

Nebraska softball head coach Rhonda Revelle signed a contract extension through 2031 after a record-setting 2026 season that saw the Huskers return to the Women’s College World Series.

Nebraska Athletics finalized its 2027 coaching staff changes on Wednesday morning.

More than 600 athletes are competing in the U.S. National Twirling Championships at the Mid-America Center near Omaha today.

Omaha native Lauren Feltner (a collegiate baton twirler) highlighted the growing interest in twirling as the event is hosted in the area for the first time.

Omaha alums and area players are set to compete in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas from July 9—19.

Eighteen players with ties to the 402, including high school standouts and former Creighton players, will aim to earn NBA spots.

Bouncing Souls Concert with The Suicide Machines

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Enjoy an energetic night featuring two iconic punk bands.

Blade 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

5K and 1 Mile options — College of St. Mary campus — Cost not specified — Participate in a scenic run through Omaha with options for all ages.

Jeff Rosenstock with Good Luck

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Tickets available — Experience an indie rock night with Jeff Rosenstock and Good Luck.

Arsenal FC Soccer Camp

8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Omaha Sports Complex — Registration required — Enhance your soccer skills with training from Arsenal coaches at this official camp.

ON Brand 2026 Conference

8 AM - 3:30 PM — Mike & Josie Harper Center — $175 Professional Registration — Engage in workshops and keynotes exploring the latest branding trends and community storytelling.

Backline's Best

7-8:30 p.m. — The Backline Comedy Theatre — Free for students and alumni — Enjoy Omaha's finest improv acts with a rotating lineup every month.

Omaha Girls Rock Amplify Showcase

1-7 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Celebrate the talent of youth bands as they perform original songs after a week of music-making.

The Black Keys Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Astro — Cost info unavailable — Experience the electrifying blues-rock sounds of Grammy-winning duo The Black Keys with fan-favorite hits.

Youth Talent Show Finals

Doors at 5:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Free entry — Witness the top young talents in performing arts showcase their skills in an exciting final showdown.

Mike Thomas Band Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $15 — Experience the raw storytelling of Americana fused with country grooves from Mike Thomas.