Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of September.
Good morning, Omaha.
💼 Business
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opened at 6625 South 205th Street in the Coventry development today, located northwest of 204th and Harrison Street between Taco Bell and Hyper Energy Bar.
It is the company’s eighth Omaha metro location.
🎭 Culture
The Archdiocese of Omaha will hold a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.- honoring Father Flanagan, founder of Boys Town, as he advances on his path to sainthood with his designation as venerable.
The event will be livestreamed and broadcast on Spirit Catholic Radio.
First Alert 6's most viewed video roundup from August featured an update at an Omaha metro high school, a flight denial at Eppley Airfield, and a standoff at Westroads Mall following a shoplifting incident.
The report was published Sept. 13.
🎓 Education
Omaha water education event focused on water conservation while highlighting concerns over local data center operations and their water needs.
Organizers said the mission remains unchanged even as new issues emerge.
🏥 Health
Local veterinarians advise gradual weight loss for overweight pets to improve overall health.
They recommend pet owners work with professionals (for proper diet and exercise) to safely taper pet routines.
📰 Real Estate
Partners for Livable Omaha debuts affordable small homes today in Benson that help first-time buyers and aging residents with easy access and energy-efficient features.
The ADUs, designed by Nebraska architecture students (600 and 800 sqft), will be showcased at a ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m.
A building permit was filed for a new 6-story multifamily project at Heartwood Preserve that will offer 168 studio, one-, and two-bedroom units.
The project is at 14665 Heartwood Row, southwest of the Olsson office building and south of the planned Elowen hotel.
🏈 Sports
The Huskers beat Bowling Green 56-7 on Saturday night with key plays by quarterback Anthony Colandrea and a defense that forced turnovers, noted sports experts Sean Callahan and Andy Kendeigh.
Nebraska will try to improve to 3-0 next week when North Dakota visits Lincoln.
The Omaha men's golf team will compete in the 2026 Wildcat Invitational at Colbert Hills in Manhattan on Monday and Tuesday.
The tournament will mark an early-season test for the team.
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