Good morning, Omaha.

Bloom Works celebrates Good Neighbor Day today by giving free roses following posted directions.

Neighbors are invited to enjoy a simple gesture that highlights community spirit in Omaha.

Eugene Kowel (FBI special agent) and Will Jimeno (Port Authority police officer) reunited in Omaha to reflect on their rescue efforts and bravery during the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years ago, sharing memories of a day that showed how emergency workers stepped up.

Omaha’s Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue needs foster homes for more than 20 bottle-fed kittens needing extra care.

Local residents are encouraged to offer temporary homes so the kittens can eventually be adopted & receive proper care.

Habitat for Humanity Omaha will host its 20th Brew Haha (a community event) at Heartwood Park on Friday to support building affordable housing.

Omaha dedicated a bronze statue on Monday honoring Rev.

Livingston Wills – known as the Broom Man – at the corner of Farnam and Turner Boulevard in Midtown, following years of effort by local citizens to preserve his legacy.

Local schools, businesses, and volleyball teams are hosting fundraisers—including a 'Play for Payton' T-shirt sale and an animal donation drive—to support the family of 16-year-old Payton Ackerson who died after an e-bike accident on Sept.

6.

Brilliant Brains Learning Center in Benson earned national accreditation for excellence in child-care, making it the state's only minority-owned program with this honor.

The achievement — recognized through detailed review of classrooms and curriculum — unlocks new funding to pay teachers more and support families until 2031.

Mental health professionals Carol Salber and Tori Sorensen reported multiple flaws in Nebraska’s interRAI system for Medicaid aid during a presentation to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee on Wednesday; officials said a third-party review is expected next spring (assessments can be corrected after review).

MUD crews shut off gas meters at about 100 homes in Central Omaha after a gas outage affected the area near 69th and Burt to 70th and Western.

Crews will return later today to re-light appliances and restore service.

Site grading has started on a 2.94-acre lot on the southeast corner of 180th and West Dodge Road next to an existing preschool building.

The Vue180 project will include 118 apartment units in a 5-story podium building (featuring a clubhouse and pool) and a 1-story parking garage.