Morning
Omaha
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Morning Omaha.
Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students and local community members joined a splash-kickball event at Elmwood Park on Sept. 6 organized by Blue Bench Crew, where teams paid a five-dollar fee and the winning team, Water Nuggets, received a cash prize. Founders Carnell Aflagah and Fredy Kadjo planned the event to unite UNO students and residents—more creative events like a fashion show are coming soon. The Gateway
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An accident caused a house fire near 21st and Arbor streets in South Omaha Saturday night, and the Omaha Fire Department responded just before 10:45 p.m. to quickly extinguish the blaze with no injuries, as a work light placed too close to combustibles triggered the fire & damages are estimated at $18,500 while no one was home. WOWT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people were arrested in Omaha for a fatal stabbing that happened Thursday night — authorities identified the victim. WOWT
DRINK NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Optimal hydration isn’t just about water. LMNT’s zero-sugar electrolyte mix is formulated with sodium levels aligned with new hydration research without added sugars or fillers. A favorite among athletes and intermittent fasters, each sip supports better performance, energy, and recovery. Try it risk-free with LMNT’s no-questions-asked refund policy and get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase.* LMNT
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Morning Omaha.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Up to 30 MCC students will compete this fall to design spaceflight experiments for the International Space Station—registration is open to all MCC students, including high schoolers in dual enrollment programs. Grow Omaha
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Omaha neighbors gathered at Werner Park in Papillion for the 10th annual Rally for Life to honor organ donors and raise awareness for life-saving transplants. Participants walked a 1-mile route or ran a 5K run—demonstrating long-standing support for donor heroes. WOWT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity is planning to build 27 new homes on vacant lots near 26th & Corby in north Omaha, adjacent to the fleet maintenance facility. The for-sale units range from 2 to 4 bedrooms with an average value of $230,000, and construction will begin this October and finish by August 2026 after a $1.7 million TIF is applied to support the $7 million project. Grow Omaha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team swept California 3-0 at Bob Devaney Sports Center—recording a .419 hitting percentage, 49 kills, and a .088 from Cal. The Huskers will host Utah on Friday and Grand Canyon on Saturday at 6 p.m. CT. WOWT
- ➤ A Husker football player scored his first career touchdown with three catches in a Saturday night win over Akron. After the game, the La Vista tight end proposed on the Memorial Stadium turf to his NU Dance Team girlfriend, Kailyn. KFAB
- ➤ Local bars in Omaha are hosting Husker football fans for their first home game as bar managers use Instagram — a key tool — to build a lively game-day atmosphere. Fans appreciate the warm setting that makes them feel as if they are at the stadium. WOWT
-
Simon Joyner Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Tickets online — Experience the underground sounds of Omaha’s renowned singer-songwriter, Simon Joyner.
-
Team Lead / Project Manager - Omaha Studio
BVH Architecture is seeking a Team Lead and Project Manager with a passion for guiding others through design and professional development. This role leads a team of 10 to 12 professional architects and designers through project management, resource allocation, team building, financial performance, client relationships, quality of service, and clear communication while inspiring, motivating, mentoring, and coaching the team toward design excellence through servant leadership, efficient workflows, and strong team relationships.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
A new take on hydration
For those tracking hydration, sodium intake is key. A growing wave of research suggests that optimal health may require sodium levels two to three times higher than traditional guidelines.
That’s where LMNT comes in. This zero-sugar electrolyte mix offers a science-backed boost without the additives. Popular among athletes, intermittent fasters, and wellness-minded parents alike, it's redefining how people stay hydrated.
Try LMNT totally risk-free and get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase. Pro tip: If you don’t like it, they’ll refund your order, no questions asked.
Start my hydration journey
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Morning Omaha.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Morning Omaha
Welcome to the Morning Omaha, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Omaha, Nebraska community. If you like the Morning Omaha, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Omaha.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Omaha and across Nebraska. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Morning Omaha
A free Omaha community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://morningomaha.com/sitemap