Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of September.
Good morning, Omaha.
Omaha Police said the couple who dropped off a baby at the fire station near 33rd and Q Streets last Friday were the newborn’s parents.
They acted in line with Nebraska Safe Haven law and will not face charges.
Residents near 42nd and Center Mall oppose a proposed 'blighted' designation (necessary for tax increment financing for a 500-unit development) and city officials are holding meetings to update the community on the plan.
On Sept. 1, MCAC held its first meeting at (UNO) urging students and community partners to register to vote and share ideas on local issues.
Leaders Anna Spethman and Toni Monette said the (ask-every-student) initiative aims to boost voter registration ahead of upcoming campus events.
The Omaha Public Library offers free workshops for community members, and library representative Courtni Kopietz shared details during a First Alert 6 interview with Maria Cade and Elaina Riley.
UNO’s Office of Engagement partnered with Sheltering Tree at Milo Bail Student Center on Wednesday for the 60 Minutes of Service event; students prepared info packets + handmade cards to support residents learning independent living skills through the GOALS program.
Fifth House reopened Wednesday after receiving a grant to help businesses affected by Streetcar construction, with chef Jason Pruitt saying it feels like a second chance.
A free Rally on the Route party will run Saturday from 2 & 8 p.m. at 16th Street between Farnam and Harney.
Le Peep signed a lease for a space at 1501 Mike Fahey Street in the Builders District to open its fifth outlet, and renovations are set to begin soon while the opening date remains unannounced.
The Omaha Children’s Museum has named Dr. Richard Kissel (with 30 years of museum experience across North America) its new CEO.
The museum will rebrand this fall, expanding exhibits and launching a 10-dollar annual pass program for families while pausing its riverfront project.
Omaha Public Library's Midwest Lit Fest will feature best-selling authors, book signings and talks for families, teachers and fans at Central Library and The Joslyn Museum (Friday, Oct.
2 through Saturday, Oct. 3).
Omaha's city council approved a new policy Tuesday to protect affordable housing in TIF-funded projects, and the city plans to invest $80 million; four projects will add 446 units at new construction from Park Ave & 24th or Dodge and preservation at former City View and old market apartments.
Good Scan Cans held its first golf tournament at Elmwood Golf Course to fund cancer research and assist the Family Assistance Fund at the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; the event exceeded expectations with over 30 teams playing.
Nebraska’s top-ranked volleyball team swept South Dakota State on Wednesday at First Bank & Trust Arena, drawing 5,113 fans for a new record while standout plays from Teraya Sigler and Bergen Reilly led the win; the Huskers will face DePaul in Chicago on Friday.
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