Good morning, Omaha.

A local men's parlor provided free back-to-school haircuts for kids Sunday, giving families a helpful boost before the school year begins (saving time and cost).

A chalk art festival drew artists from across the region this weekend, with competitors traveling long distances to display their work on Omaha streets.

The event featured public installations (using colored chalk) created by local and visiting artists.

Kate Earnhardt, an academic advisor at UNO's Division of Continuing Studies, was named Advisor of the Month for July by the Academic Advising Council (AAC).

She was recognized for her dedication to student success.

NeighborWorks bought the Azalealand property in fall 2023 and now plans to build 18 affordable homes for first-time buyers & two additional houses to serve local housing needs.

The development will bring new options to the neighborhood.

A building permit shows a carrier hotel data center will be built at 508 South 19th Street — next to the Modus Coworking building — to offer essential network infrastructure for operators, cloud services and internet providers.

The 3-story, 40,500 sqft facility will bolster local connectivity.

Cyclists participated in the 37th Corporate Cycling Challenge today in downtown Omaha — routes ranged from 10 to 42 miles and proceeds benefited the Eastern Nebraska Trails Network as organizers work to boost rider numbers to pre-COVID levels.