Good morning, Omaha.

Mayor John Ewing Jr. sang a custom jingle to launch a state-aided North Omaha grocery store on Saturday, Sept.

19 (a project set to offer fresh, affordable food and community jobs in a 25,000 sqft facility at 25th and Lake). Public funds of $1.5M are part of the $7M budget.

82-year-old Bob Elkins leads a volunteer crew to revive gardens along 24th Street in South Omaha — an effort that brightens the neighborhood with blooming colors.

Haven Animal Rescue hosted a pet memorial event at Elmwood Park Pavilion on Sunday where over 400 guests gathered to honor lost pets and support future events — the fundraiser featured food trucks, live music, vendors, a silent auction, and raffle.

At the September Academic Advising Council meeting, UNO College of Business Administration (CBA) advisor Brody Frieden was named Advisor of the Month for August; he received a certificate and $50 on his MavCARD for his dedication to student success.

Nebraska Humane Society says daily walks help dogs behave better and stay healthy (with 30-minute walks recommended) and will soon share guidelines to support local pet owners.

Omaha moms are pushing for stillbirth prevention after Rachel Foran, nearly two weeks overdue with her first baby, suffered a heartbreaking loss.

Advocates plan to urge health experts to review current protocols & offer better support for grieving families.

South Omaha state Sen. Margo Juarez is recovering after recently undergoing a double mastectomy for breast cancer and awaits a lymph node biopsy update by Friday; she urged women to have regular screenings as her children helped her through surgery (offering support during her recovery).

Nebraska volleyball beat FGCU 3-1 Sunday afternoon at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center — improving to a 10-0 record with key plays from Teraya Sigler, Harper Murray and Ryan Hunter.

The Huskers will host Missouri Wednesday at 6 p.m. on BTN.

Nebraska football improved to 3 to 0 with a 34 to 7 win over North Dakota as sports analyst Andy Kendeigh and insider Sean Callahan praised the Huskers' run game + depth on the Two Minute Drill; the team will travel to Michigan State next Saturday for Big Ten play.

In Omaha, Creighton volleyball dropped its match against No. 15 Texas A&M in four sets — marking a fifth straight loss — and will travel to face Seton Hall at 4 p.m. Friday.

Omaha men's golf is set to send four players — Barth, Carter, Korver and Steichen — to compete individually at the Bluejay Invitational.

Nebraska football stayed undefeated at 3-0 with a 34-7 win over North Dakota Saturday night, with sports analysts Sean Callahan and Andy Kendeigh praising quarterback Anthony Colandrea and noting strong defense plus upcoming Big Ten play starting next Saturday at Michigan State at 4 p.m.