Good morning, Omaha.

Matt Dorsey will return to Ground Zero on Friday to honor his sister Jennifer, who died 25 years ago during 9/11 — she was 34 and five months pregnant.

At Hilton Omaha Downtown, leaders hosted a Luncheon of Honor where retired Port Authority police officer William Jimeno (a 9/11 survivor who spent 13 hours under rubble) recounted his experience while a recorded message from former President George W.

Bush was played.

Two festivals are set to disrupt weekend travel at key Omaha metro locations as increased crowds may slow traffic.

Residents are encouraged to check travel plans during the events.

Volunteers are restoring a community garden at 48th and California — once cared for by Emily Strauss for over 15 years — as neighbor Ann Sawatski said the revived space shows Dundee's community spirit.

KETV and Hy-Vee are hosting Operation Tailgate at high school football games to support the Food Bank for the Heartland in Omaha.

The event kicks off at 4 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Omaha Westside High School, with more dates on Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and Oct. 9.

Yuck! at Kiewit Luminarium invites locals to explore exhibits that showcase quirky, icky and sticky creations while local reporters interview participants (highlighting creative fun in town).

Manley's Lofte Community Theatre is wrapping up its run of A Few Good Men this weekend.

A performance was held Friday at 7 p.m., today features a show at 7 p.m. and the final act is set for 2 p.m. Sunday.

In 9/11’s 25th anniversary, UNO’s Office of Military and Veteran Services set up a flag display (on Dodge Street) honoring those lost in combat through Sept.

14 while Nebraska Memorial Stadium in Lincoln hosted a stair climb Friday to honor first responders as flags flew at half-staff for Patriot Day.

Nebraska will get at least $140 million from Meta’s settlement over 10 years, with the first payment by the end of September. $6 million a year may come if settlements with TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube finalize — funds to address the state’s budget gap — as agencies face spending cuts.

First Alert 6 reporters Maria Cade and Elaina Riley interviewed Bomb Taco owner (Juan Magana) on Friday, Sept.

11 about his restaurant’s Latin culinary flavors as the venue invites locals to try its authentic dishes.