Good morning, Omaha.

Midtown Crossing will honor Rev.

Livingston Wills (Broom Man) today at Turner Park at 2 p.m. by unveiling a bronze statue that celebrates the blind man’s legacy.

The Bay Omaha is converting a former indoor car dealership in Benson into a 40,000 sqft center for youth programs such as filmmaking and skateboarding.

The non-profit is launching a campaign to raise $500,000 with renovations set to be completed by February.

The University of Nebraska System reported that first-time freshmen increased by 163 to 7,987 at the start of fall 2026, while overall enrollment dropped to 48,948 with declines in international and graduate numbers (data from a six-day census).

University of Nebraska at Omaha announced that 14,810 students enrolled for fall 2026—graduate enrollment reached 3,157 while first-time freshmen increased and summer courses saw 6,640 enrollees.

The figures show modest changes from last fall as the new semester approaches.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha welcomed nearly 15,000 Mavericks for Fall 2026 as enrollment among first-time freshmen, graduate students, and transfers stayed steady (total headcount down 1% while graduate enrollment rose 0.4%) while outreach and new partnerships boost local workforce skills.

After an investigation over the weekend, First Citizens Bank fixed an account access problem that left some Omaha customers with zero balances.

Customers were able to use transition arrangements like debit cards and ATMs to reach their funds after the fix Monday night.

The city confirmed that repairs to the sinkhole at 16th & Farnam in a downtown alley are now complete, ensuring the area is safe for local traffic and pedestrians.

The City of Omaha Parks and Recreation invites residents to share ideas for upgrades at Lake James Park on Bedford Avenue before construction begins in spring 2027—complete the survey by Sept.

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Blood Cancer United’s Light the Night event will take place on Sept.

24 at Stinson Park to honor survivor Tyrone Abdul as he shares his inspiring recovery story and boosts blood cancer research efforts. Neighbors and families will gather + support ongoing treatment advancements.

Nebraska Medicine has partnered with Pink'd to host Get BARE, a breast cancer screening event at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; RSVP is needed by today.

After the 49–21 win over Ohio today, Nebraska’s offensive and defensive coordinators said the team must fix key mistakes to compete well against Bowling Green next week.