Good morning, Omaha.

The Black Police Officers Association hosted its 11th annual Student Celebration Day at Gene Leahy Mall Performance Pavilion today, where families, local performers, & officers gathered to share in events that promote education and build trust across the community.

Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands marked 25 years of inclusion Sunday at Baxter Arena by hosting its annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk & Family Festival, where families, supporters and community members took part in a walk, games and face painting to support year-round programs.

A local church has launched a donation drive to help Omaha families facing rising living costs.

Church leaders say the drive (collecting funds and supplies) will support community members in need.

Over a four-day weekend, Lauritzen Gardens raised more than $1.2 million through its Antiques & Design Show, featuring over 25 antique dealers to support the garden’s year-round operations such as lights, irrigation, and plant materials.

This event is the largest fundraiser held for the garden.

Formerly Omaha Standard, Palfinger will celebrate its centennial on Oct.

2 at the Council Bluffs facility at 3501 South 11th Street in honor of National Manufacturing Day. The manufacturer, known for truck bodies + PSC service cranes, serves as a North American hub for PAL Pro mechanics.

Lawless Pilates will open a new studio at a retail strip building at 19220 Q Street, marking its second Omaha location.

It follows the Miracle Hills studio that opened in early June + the company also has studios in Rapid City and Sioux Falls.

Downtown festivities continue at the 4th Street Festival in its 5th year, offering a lively mix of vendors and community fun.

Next year's festival is set for Sept. 23–26 — promising another round of local engagement.

Freshman Forrest Benson led the Omaha men's golf team as they finished the first round of the Badger Invitational on Sunday at the University of Wisconsin Golf Course in Madison + his strong play set the stage for the upcoming rounds.