Good morning, Omaha.

Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. awarded Angie Norman of Benson with the Year of The Neighbor Award in June.

Norman, Dahlia House owner (recognized for welcoming tourists during the College World Series), received a key to the city.

Omaha nonprofits partner with iCan Shine to run the iCan Bike Camp, which teaches kids with developmental disabilities to ride using specialized roller bikes (allowing gradual progress to a two-wheel bike).

The camp builds confidence for independent biking and is held annually.

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium reported this week its 11-year-old cheetah, Chafu, was humanely euthanized after suffering from a hiatal hernia.

The animal served as an educator on conservation efforts, and the zoo now mourns his loss.

The City of Omaha made signal changes at 114th & West Center Road after a July 9 crash that killed two children, converting left turns for eastbound and westbound traffic to always display green arrows while replacing the flashing yellow arrow with a red arrow.

Mootz Pizza, a family-owned pizzeria known for its Neapolitan-style pizza, returned as a food truck after closing its Countryside Village restaurant at 8725 Shamrock Road on Jan.

31 — it originally launched as a food truck before opening its brick-and-mortar location in Aug. 2023.

United Airlines will launch a daily flight from Eppley Airfield + Newark Liberty International Airport starting Sept.

24. The new route expands travel options for local passengers.

Gym Class Heroes will headline a downtown concert featuring Lupe Fiasco and B.o.B at Steelhouse Omaha on Sept.

24. Tickets are now available for the fall event featuring the award-winning rap rock band.

Heartland Pride will celebrate love and inclusion downtown today from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. with daytime events at the Holland Performing Arts Center and Tenaska Center plus an evening show at Steelhouse.

Downtown Omaha will host The Legend of Korra in Concert on Jan.

10 at the Orpheum Theater — featuring a live orchestra performing the award-winning score — as part of a 15-year celebration; tickets are now on sale.

Artist Frank Hiffernan from Shelby County left a career in medicine and battled cancer to pursue his dream — using muffler shop scraps to build art.

His work, recognized internationally, includes a local summer installation in Blair and a solo exhibition in December at Clover 24 in Omaha.

Friends and colleagues will gather today at 3 p.m. at the corner of Woolworth Avenue (near Field Club Trail) to honor former congressman Brad Ashford with a street naming by the new VA center.

The Omaha City Council approved the resolution on June 30.

Creighton Soccer held its second Abilities Camp at Morrison Stadium on Friday, welcoming about 40 local kids for a day of inclusive soccer practice and skill-building — the camp provides an opportunity for all children to enjoy the sport.

Nebraska women's basketball will begin non-conference play with an exhibition game against Wayne State on Oct.

23 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. It is the first matchup between the teams since 2014 and tipoff time will be announced later.

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.

Nordic Soundscapes with ííS

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Joslyn Castle & Gardens — Free entry — Experience a blend of Nordic folk melodies and soundscapes with Eric Higgins and Marie Sønderskov.

Matt Geiler Improvised Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Backline Comedy Theatre — Free for students/alumni — Enjoy a fast-paced, interactive concert where audience suggestions fuel hilarious songs and jams.

2026 BluesEd Season Finale

1-7 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Free — Experience the best of local blues with live performances from four exciting bands.

Heart to Heart Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — BLUEBARN Theatre — Check the website for pricing — Experience an intimate evening of love songs performed by festival artists.

Anthony Green Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Slowdown — Tickets starting at $66 — Experience an unforgettable night with Anthony Green in Omaha.

System Of A Clown - Tribute to System Of A Down

7-11 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — $20 ADV / $25 DOS — Experience an unforgettable tribute to System Of A Down with clown-themed antics and energetic performances.

Meteorik Presents: WRATH Vol.2

7-11 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — Tickets start at $32 — Experience an unforgettable evening at Wrath: Vol. 2 in Omaha.