Good morning, Omaha.

Ralston Middle School opened a food pantry inside its building Tuesday to help local families with food insecurity through a joint effort by Hy-Vee and Food Bank for the Heartland.

It is the fourth school-based pantry launched by Hy-Vee in the past year.

Porchfest OMA returns for its 10th annual celebration on Sunday, Oct.

4 in Gifford Park (11 a.m.-6 p.m.). The free festival offers over 90 performances on 13 porches with local food trucks, a beer garden, free parking, and pedicabs to help travel between venues.

One year after 2nd Lt. Blaine Wilcox was laid to rest in Glenwood, his long-lost Purple Heart was returned to his family when forensic scientist Carrie Brown (at Offutt Air Force Base, 10 miles away) confirmed his identity and memorabilia collector Kim Jorgenson reached out to nephew Art Sahlstein.

Kinaara Indian Cuisine is launching its traditional family recipes and bold spices at Regency Court in West Omaha, and Chef Ashish Sathyan shared the inspiration behind the new spot.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha has launched its first Doctor of Social Work program (a three-year, fully online course) to train experienced social workers to lead in behavioral health, and details on applying will be shared on the Grace Abbott School of Social Work website soon.

The Stitchcraft club meets every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Criss Library theater, where students, staff, and local community members work on stitching projects + share ideas.

The club began as a small pilot and now averages about 12 attendees.

Omaha City Council is considering using $4.6 million from the Omaha Parks Foundation to update drainage-affected fields at Levi Carter Park for local sports teams.

Turf installation is expected to finish by mid-November + is part of a larger $44 million park renovation.

Yesterday, Governor Pillen announced a plan to boost Nebraska's economic growth by increasing competitiveness in key sectors.

He said the strategy will support local businesses and create more jobs.

The Nebraska State Patrol will join the Pink Patch Project in October to honor local cancer fighters by selling pink patches for $10 at NSP offices in Omaha & other cities, with proceeds going to Nebraska’s Hereditary Cancer Foundation.

The Alpine Inn in Ponca Hills attracts diners with its signature fried chicken dinners and the charm of local raccoons and other wildlife gathered outside during mealtimes.

The family-owned restaurant, operating since 1973, welcomes guests daily (11 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.) for a unique dining experience.

The No. 4 Creighton MSOC Bluejays defeated rival Omaha by a score of 4 to 2 on the road, keeping their unbeaten record intact this season & setting up a key matchup ahead.