Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of September.
Good morning, Omaha.
Volunteers and club members worked together to design and build a playground at the Bruce Fellman North Omaha Boys & Girls Club on Saturday.
Community partners (Pacific Life and KaBoom) funded the project, and Mayor John Ewing Jr. led the ribbon cutting in North Omaha.
Omaha first responders & community leaders spoke at the 'Before the Casket' event on Saturday, urging young people to avoid dangerous choices.
They shared firsthand experiences showing how violent encounters can affect families and the community.
Students from every grade at Bluffs Middle School met first responders (their local heroes) on Friday morning during a Day of Service marking the 25th anniversary of Sept.
11.
Omaha hosted the World O Water event where residents learned how everyday choices help protect local water quality.
Jim Kee from the Public Works Department said simple actions like picking up litter can prevent pollution from reaching nearby waterways.
Dunham House, a new assisted living facility for combat-injured vets, was dedicated Friday on the anniversary of 9/11 near 60th and State in Omaha and will open to tenants before year's end.
The $10M, 27,000 sqft project was funded entirely by private donations to support veterans with severe injuries.
Yesterday, Sept. 12, the Huskers defeated Bowling Green 56-7 to improve to a 2-0 record; press conferences with Clayton Collier and team voices provided insights into the win.
On Saturday afternoon, Nebraska volleyball rallied from an early setback — defeating Georgia Tech in four sets in Lincoln and keeping the Huskers unbeaten at 7-0.
They will face Creighton on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
After Saturday's game against Bowling Green, Husker coach Matt Rhule said he was happy with the cleaner start and highlighted Malcolm Simpson’s sack after surgery, a blocked punt and improved ball touches, though he wished more players had been on the field.
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