Good morning, Omaha.

Take2’s annual consignment pop-up sale kicks off on Sept.

2 at the former Mega Market on South 138th and Q Street with an adult-only pre-sale on Sept. 1. Nearly 200,000 gently used items, including back-to-school clothes, will be offered at deep discounts (unsold items will benefit the Open Door Mission).

United Way of the Midlands launched its annual fundraising campaign on Thursday at the University of Nebraska Omaha with a breakfast + panel discussion aimed at supporting over 150 local programs through community partnerships.

Omaha Street Percussion will perform at Dundee Day and Waterloo Days, showcasing unique rhythms produced from buckets — trash cans and other street gear.

The performance offers locals a creative way to enjoy live music at community events.

Omaha's Original Greek Festival brings live music, tasty food + local culture to the metro area as First Alert 6 interviewed organizers Yanni Pappas and Stavros Piperis who say the event celebrates community heritage.

The Midwest Pirate Festival returns at Bellevue Berry Farm with five stages of live entertainment, over 40 artisan vendors, fencing, and over 20 rum tastings — the event will also feature a 2 p.m. parade with a cash treasure hunt.

Henry Doorly Zoo celebrated its loggerhead sea turtle Harold’s 31st birthday on Thursday — the zoo said he enjoys sleeping, swimming through the Shark Tunnel and occasionally interrupting diver cleaning sessions.

Starting in spring 2026, UNO's Grace Abbott School of Social Work in Omaha teamed with Category One Consulting to study Nebraska’s rural social work workforce; the project gathered feedback from over 100 stakeholders (including social workers and community partners) to shape future recruitment and retention plans.

University of Nebraska leaders announced an investment in a new USDA research center at Nebraska Innovation Campus — aimed at improving precision agriculture, resilient crops, livestock systems and conservation — that will help develop new tools for modern farming.

Omaha Public Schools' Moonshot initiative enters its second year with plans to boost literacy by giving teachers more learning time and increasing library resources (including more books and guidelines to limit iPad use).

The program, which began last school year, aims for all students to read at grade level by 2030.

Omaha mayor and police chief met with Omaha Public Schools leaders Thursday afternoon to discuss equipping school resource officers with shock gloves for enhanced security in schools.

A downtown street in Omaha will be renamed to honor former Mayor Jean Stothert as officials recognize her service; details on the timing are pending (date to be announced).

Health Sec. RFK, Jr. visited Omaha on Thursday to tour the National Quarantine Unit at UNMC (a key facility for managing infectious diseases) as officials review public health preparedness.

A local children's vaccination program saw a 39% drop, and health officials are on alert as they plan to review strategies and boost participation to protect community health.

Omaha Men's Soccer staged a comeback on Thursday night at Caniglia Field, scoring four unanswered goals for a 4-2 win over Eastern Illinois.

Junior forward Mikey Stukenholtz & freshman defender Matt Hosty helped secure the win, & the Mavs host FIU Sunday at 7 p.m. CT.