Good morning, Omaha.

Rib Shack Smokehouse owner Jackie Robbins (a community favorite) hosted a back-to-school event yesterday at Miller Park by combining her For the Love of BBQ celebration with a community day organized by North Omaha Community Partnership.

Hundreds received free food, school supplies, and hygiene products.

A local baker sold homemade treats from his front porch then brought them to a local market.

The move shows a creative way to connect home baking with community offerings.

Omaha Walk Thru Plans will open in October at 240th and Blondo Street in Waterloo to help homeowners visualize their custom design plans (locally owned by the Lichtys and the Gustafsons) as they work with architects and builders.

Curry in a Hurry will open soon at 16919 Audrey Street.

More details on the menu and operating hours are expected to be announced.

Comic Con Nebraska returned to CHI Health Center Omaha this weekend as a family-friendly two-day event featuring comics, collectibles, cosplay, and interactive panels; organizers expanded fan experiences based on feedback, adding voice actor Christopher Sabat (voice of Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z).

The new Central Library has welcomed over 172,000 visitors in its first three months of operations + drawing a diverse crowd that includes both regulars and newcomers.

EPA officials touted the Omaha cleanup as a success after spending hundreds of millions on lead removal, but local soil tests (by Flatwater Free Press and ProPublica) show many yards still contain harmful lead levels.

Local Huskers defensive lineman Dillon Parrott, who battled Burkitt lymphoma as a child, now mentors 7-year-old Cade Parrish after meeting at Nebraska’s annual Fan Day; their shared experience gives neighboring families hope.

Grading and dirt work have begun on the southeast corner of 8th & Farnam at the public market site overlooking Heartland of America Park, where Heritage Omaha is leading a project with Project for Public Spaces for a nonprofit indoor market that will open in 2028.

Creighton volleyball coach Brian Rosen said his team is preparing early after last season's Elite Eight run — focusing on strong defense and teamwork to steadily improve with the goal to reach San Antonio this season.

Frankie Harris shot a historic 59 on Sunday at The Club at Indian Creek, clinching his first Korn Ferry Tour title with an 18‑foot birdie putt in a playoff — his sixth start this year.

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.