Good morning, Omaha.

The Omaha Association of the Deaf is hosting a weekend fundraiser at its clubhouse, a hub where deaf and hearing neighbors meet to support local community programs.

The event will help maintain this vital space for local residents.

Blackstone Fall Fest is scheduled for tomorrow in Blackstone Alley where tents offer shelter and free trolley rides help families bypass streetcar construction while local leaders aim to boost neighborhood business despite forecast rain.

The Center for Legal Immigration Assistance celebrated its 25th anniversary with a fundraiser gala that raised $6,000 to hire more legal reps amid a 50% surge in immigration service demand.

CLIA will host another event Sunday in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Mexican American Student Association.

Starbucks is set to close five stores in Nebraska, including four near Omaha & the action is part of the coffee chain's plan to shutter a number of underperforming locations across North America.

Elkhorn’s Grind Coffeehouse offers a fall menu featuring Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Apple Cider Doughnut Lattes, and seasonal treats (pumpkin muffins and cinnamon rolls) at 1013 S 192nd Street, serving customers from 6 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends.

CK Sports Cardz held a ribbon cutting earlier today for its new store at 14450 Meadows Boulevard near 144th & Giles Road in Millard.

The retail shop, which opened in August, sells sports cards, trading card games, memorabilia and collectibles in-person and online.

The 99th annual Ak-Sar-Ben Stock Show is underway at Fonner Park, featuring a new rabbit show and local vendors +offering hands-on demonstrations+ that celebrate time-honored community traditions.

UNO student Husna Faizi — who serves on several campus leadership teams — was named a Newman Civic Fellow for 2026-27 after Chancellor Joanne Li nominated her for her work expanding educational opportunities and supporting refugee communities.

This national program will boost her civic engagement skills.

Czech President Petr Pavel visited Nebraska Thursday to highlight strong ties between Nebraska and the Czech Republic during stops at UNL, the Nebraska National Guard and Wilber; he also held a work lunch with Gov. Pillen and a brief press conference at the Capitol.

Nebraska and Michigan State will honor Sam Foltz and Mike Sadler with a special coin toss this Saturday, marking 10 years since their fatal crash.

One side of the coin shows Foltz’s image while the other features Sadler’s.

At 4 p.m. today, the Nebraska Huskers begin conference play in East Lansing as they face Michigan State in what marks their seventh road opener in the past decade.