Good morning, Omaha.

Omaha’s Open Door Mission is struggling to keep its food pantry shelves stocked as it faces a 34% rise in daily demand from 1,200 residents.

The organization encourages residents to donate food or volunteer—providing a vital lifeline during these challenging times.

Eppley Airfield warned passengers on Thursday afternoon, Aug.

6, 2026, of flight delays and one cancellation caused by equipment issues with air traffic control, affecting Omaha & other regional airports. Airlines are gradually resuming operations, so travelers should check with their carriers for the latest updates.

The Salvation Army’s North Corps Community Center in North Omaha completed a $30M two-year renovation funded by local donations.

It now offers a new technology center, gym, classrooms + upgraded kitchen for everyday and emergency meals, and will consider adding a baseball field or splash pad.

Omaha Home for Boys uses its Community Impact Kitchen to teach teens important cooking and job skills through meal preparation and community outreach.

The program delivers 60 meals a day to a nearby youth service using fresh local ingredients including beef from its on-site farm — empowering teens for a brighter future.

Today, 360 family members of American service members missing from the Korean and Cold Wars gathered at the Doubletree hotel downtown to receive updates from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, which said it is still searching for lost heroes and promising new identification techniques.

The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation is promoting the free WanderNebraska heritage tourism program featuring 254 sites and a new mobile app for tracking visits, and travelers who hit 10 sites can earn a koozie plus prizes — the initiative runs until Sept.

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Seven artists will perform at Maha Festival on Saturday, Aug.

8 at the Riverfront from 1 to 11 p.m. Organizers say the show will go on rain or shine with an evacuation plan ready (delays will occur if high winds or thunderstorms appear).

Adelitas Way is set to perform at Matchbox Omaha (a new standing-room-only venue) on Nov.

12; tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m., and the band will be joined by Kingdom and Aranda.

Several Omaha-area school districts will begin classes next week while others remain on summer break — families should confirm local start dates.

Gretna City Hall approved AT&T fiber installation with Forged Fiber 37, marking the first rollout in the area — residents will receive a notice 7 to 14 days before construction begins and a dedicated email is set up for concerns.

NU regents will consider a budget request for a 4.25% increase for the University of Nebraska System and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture on Thursday, Aug.

13 (9 a.m.) in Lincoln. It also seeks funds for the Presidential Scholars Program, biomedical research and an upgraded ERP system.

Andy Frasco Live in Omaha

7-8:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Ticketed event — Experience high-energy performances blending rock, funk, blues, and soul from Andy Frasco and The U.N.

Willow Avalon Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Tickets not provided — Experience the electrifying talents of Willow Avalon, a rising star in country music.