Good morning, Omaha.

Nebraska Humane Society is offering a $25 adoption special for dogs over 25 pounds and cats over one year old, including senior pets like Mrs. Moustache and Neo.

The sale runs for a limited time and the shelter opens at noon on weekdays and 10 a.m. on weekends.

Scooter’s Coffee secured the top national ranking in Newsweek's 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards today by beating major chains including Starbucks and Dunkin’ & its CEO Joe Thornton praised local franchise teams for their role in its success.

Fifth House Omaha, the popular vegan restaurant in Blackstone near 39th and Farnam streets, will reopen on Sept.

2 — an anonymous donation helped it overcome sales and equipment challenges during streetcar construction.

Opera Omaha is launching its season with Opera Outdoors at Stitson Park (a popular local venue), inviting locals to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs to watch world-class artists perform opera’s greatest hits.

Sarpy County ranks as #55 among America’s 100 fastest counties for internet speed according to Faro and AI readiness company.

Internet speeds in Nebraska increased 59.5 percent since early 2023 compared to a 55 percent rise nationally, while Douglas County ranked #134.

Lindsay Wilkinson, Ph.D. is now the chair of UNO’s Department of Gerontology, bringing nationally recognized research on aging, health + social inequality to guide the department’s teaching and research.

She will lead efforts that connect rigorous studies with real community needs.

The University of Nebraska Foundation reported record private support of $532.8 million and 58,433 donors for fiscal year ending June 30 — the milestone boosts Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future, a multiyear effort to support students, faculty, and research.

University of Nebraska at Omaha held Welcome Week events that included MavFest on Aug.

23, First Day of Class Kick Back on Aug. 24, Movie Night on Aug. 25, and a glow-in-the-dark dance party on Aug. 27 — all designed to build community spirit as students began the fall term.

A community walk to raise awareness for Huntington’s disease is scheduled at Lake Zorinsky Park, inviting local members and affected families to learn about research and find support.

Organizers plan a day of unity and health education to help those impacted by the condition.