Good morning, Omaha.

Maria Cade and Elaina Riley interviewed Dina Becirovic, CEO of The Bloc, Inc., about the 50 over 50 Nebraska Awards that honor local changemakers over 50 — the event spotlights community contributions.

A lost ferret nicknamed 'Ferret Bueller' wandered into Fire Station No. 5 — near 22nd Street and Florence Boulevard — where firefighters worked with the Nebraska Humane Society to return him to his owners last week.

Matt Geiler previews live musical improv at the Omaha Comedy Festival — a multi-day event featuring local and national performers.

The festival will start this weekend at downtown venues.

Ralston Public Schools will vote on their budget tonight.

Rising diesel prices have led the district to plan a roughly 5% increase in the transportation budget to cover higher fuel costs while keeping bus routes, field trips & athletic travel unchanged.

UNO named Kolby Brock, assistant director for student leadership, Employee of the Month for September 2026 for his dedication and support of over 200 student organizations on Tuesday, Sept.

29; he received a certificate, tumbler, monetary award, game tickets, and parking space — earning the nickname 'Coach K.'

Omaha Public Schools will host a brainstorming session Monday at the TAC building to plan a literacy drive that aims for all students to read at grade level by 2030.

The workshop will review proposals on lesson plans (attendance and classroom factors will also be considered) during a Board meeting.

Omaha’s District Judge Timothy P.

Burns blocked part of the ordinance that would remove the $13.50 youth minimum wage set on July 18, keeping the lower rate + permitting a future raise to about $15.55 above the state-mandated increase.

The Nebraska State Patrol partners with local agencies for its annual Pink Patch Project to honor cancer fighters in a statewide effort — the initiative aims to boost community awareness about cancer care.

Event details, including timing and location, will be shared soon.

Today, the Omaha City Council will consider a redevelopment agreement for the old grain silos on Vinton Street that could bring 233 apartments + townhomes to the area.

If approved, demolition using special equipment will start in December and finish by the end of 2029.

The Omaha men's soccer team (4-2-3) will host seventh-ranked Creighton (9-0-2) tonight at home as it faces its toughest test of the season.

Nebraska football will face Indiana at 11 a.m. on Oct.

10 at Memorial Stadium, with the game shown on Fox and the Huskers Radio Network (the Huskers have won six of the past eight matchups against Indiana).

Coach Matt Rhule said there is no update on injured players Jamal Rule and Jacory Barney and more details will be available Wednesday while Maryland is expected to be ready to play this weekend.