Good morning, Omaha.

Farmers across Nebraska delay harvest as continuous rain keeps fields wet; Tekamah farmer Quentin Connealy said his combine and trucks remain parked to avoid compacting soil — forecast calls for up to two inches of rain until Saturday.

UNO alumnus John Morgan will give a $1 million challenge gift for scholarships if 7,000 donations are made during Wear Black, Give Back from noon Oct.

7 to noon Oct. 8, supporting student scholarships, programs, and athletics.

UNO Aviation students Alex Duman and Bernadette Hart received the 2026 NeBAA Academic Scholarship at the NeBAA Scholarship Dinner on Sept.

21. Duman, co-captain of the Flying Mavericks, and Hart, a founding member of Women in Aviation, earned the honor for academic excellence — a milestone for their promising careers.

UNO students, employers and campus partners gathered Tuesday at Milo Bail Student Center for Career Connect 2026 to celebrate paid internships and experiential learning.

Over 200 businesses support opportunities that build career skills and strengthen Nebraska’s workforce.

Yesterday, Czech president Petr Pavel visited Wilber to honor Nebraska's Czech heritage and explore ways to deepen cultural ties; he met with Gov. Jim Pillen, UNL officials, and local business leaders during his visit.

Omaha launched a survey Wednesday to find where families with children 12 and under need childcare help.

Responses are open until Nov. 25 + the city will use the data to shape measures that ease costs and support working parents.

Farnam Street Bridge will reopen to traffic today at 3 p.m., three months ahead of schedule, easing travel on Farnam Street.

On Thursday, Gov. Jim Pillen signed two executive orders in Omaha that grant farmers 90 days of diesel tax relief+ allow vehicles hauling seasonal products and livestock to exceed weight limits by up to 25% to ease rising fuel costs during one of their busiest seasons.

On Thursday, the Team Jack Foundation held its annual Radiothon with support from the Huskers Radio Network across Nebraska, airing family stories on pediatric brain cancer.

The fundraiser aimed to surpass last year’s $170,000 by achieving a $200,000 goal.

Omaha native Jenna Lempke, who shared her mental health recovery journey in a new book, will join the Out of the Darkness Walk tomorrow at Stinson Park (check-in at 8:30 a.m. with the event starting at 11 a.m.).

The walk supports suicide prevention efforts amid a surge in hotline contacts.

On Thursday night, the Omaha women's soccer team defeated St. Thomas 3-2 at Caniglia Field with Lucas scoring the game-winning goal to open Summit League play.

The match highlighted the team's strong start this season.

Elkhorn North volleyball senior setter Millie Mauch was named Athlete of the Week as she led her team to a 15-2 start with 481 assists in 17 matches.

She will play at the state tournament in Lincoln in November and credits her teammates for her success.