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An Omaha woman with Down syndrome was denied a boarding pass at Eppley Airfield last month.

Fifth House Omaha (located near 39th and Farnam) permanently closed after low sales and costly equipment repairs hurt business in Blackstone.

The restaurant cited repeated HVAC and kitchen equipment failures as key factors in its decision to close its doors.

Longtime Omaha news anchor John Knicely, known for his five-decade career, was inducted into the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Tuesday evening - he acknowledged family support during the ceremony.

Laura Blumenthal, a third grade teacher at Blumfield Elementary in Ralston, shares classroom prep tips to boost learning and fun ahead of the new school year — she advises new teachers to keep calm if the setup is not perfect at first.

The Nebraska Board of Education approved Identity Preparatory Academy, the first Black-founded all-girls school in the state, at a special meeting held virtually and in person.

The academy in North Omaha will open Aug. 19 as it meets all state requirements despite concerns over its curriculum language.

Researchers at UNO and UNL are developing national assessments to test K-12 student personal finance knowledge using updated standards.

Data collection will occur fall 2026 with early findings shared at conferences and a final report expected early fall 2027 (NEFE partnership).

Ariana Ortega, who attended Crestridge Elementary as a child, is now a first-grade teacher and will teach English alongside her former teacher Amanda Dowling in the dual-language program.

She returns to her old classroom as she begins her teaching career.

Omaha's Buffett Institute is partnering with local school districts to launch early efforts aimed at explaining kindergarten readiness.

The initiative will help families and educators prepare for the upcoming school year (dates may vary by district).

DEA warns parents that drug traffickers are targeting kids online as nearly 95% of teens use smartphones & officials urge increased vigilance as school resumes.

A CHI Health expert advised families to ensure children wear backpacks that sit at or above the waist as school begins.

The guidance recommends keeping heavy items near the back and limiting weight to 10 to 15% of a child’s body weight (tips to reduce discomfort during growth spurts).

Head coach Brian Rosen previewed Creighton volleyball’s season with First Alert 6 as the Bluejays aim to build on last year’s Elite 8 run — he is entering his second year at the helm.

The UNO volleyball team began its 2026 season by volunteering at Open Door Mission’s Hospitality Center yesterday, where players helped prepare meals and pack lunches—then the Mavericks will compete against Wichita State in an exhibition match at Baxter Arena this Saturday.