Good morning, Omaha.

Heart Ministry Center will build a new 25,000 (sqft) grocery store near 25th and Lake in North Omaha, set to open in early 2028.

Groundbreaking is planned for Sept. 19 and construction will take 18 months with features like a butcher shop, community meeting space, and staffed checkout lanes.

Omaha Performing Arts will update the marquee sign at the Orpheum Theater today and tomorrow at 16th & Harney Street as the first step in preparing for the centennial celebration.

Construction crews near completion on new gates and dining and shopping spaces at Eppley Airfield, as The Mill and other upgrades open this fall and winter + work will continue until 2028.

Denise Kjeldgaard received a Kudos Award from the University of Nebraska System Board of Regents last week for leading Auxiliary Services at UNO—her work in dining, parking, and student organizations has strengthened campus support and built strong partnerships across divisions.

Lincoln transportation officials announced that a new private charter service will replace StarTran’s Big Red Express shuttle on Husker gameday and expanded service to Omaha — customers must reserve rides through iPronto while current pass holders receive refunds mailed Sept.

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The Nebraska Department of Health is urging Omaha residents to update their MMR vaccine as measles cases rise in surrounding states.

Dr. Sydney Stein advises calling a health care provider to confirm protection (especially for those not recently vaccinated).

First Alert 6 recently interviewed Omaha Dog Bar's owners Eden Mazon + Leah Thrasher as they celebrated National Dog Day and discussed plans for pet events that will delight local dog lovers.

Developers and city leaders provided an update yesterday on the troubled Crossroads project near 72nd and Dodge streets.

They outlined plans to address challenges — aiming to boost progress in the project.

Omaha women's soccer captain Charley Kort (a Lincoln Southwest graduate) will play at Nebraska's Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium today at 7:05 p.m. after a short bus ride from Green Bay, and former teammates on both sides add a sentimental touch to the match.