Good morning, Omaha.

Residents reported slippery spots on the Elk Ridge trail near 195th and Elk Ridge Drive after runoff from sprinklers made walking risky even on sunny days.

City workers blocked a dangerous segment and will power wash the trail + assess drainage options to reduce hazards near Youngman Lake.

A local nonprofit is planning to build a new 35,000-square-foot aquatics center near 110th and Blondo that will feature an Olympic-size pool and a lesson pool; the blueprints reveal a design set to enhance community recreation.

UNO is hosting ArteLatinX 2026 — an exhibit celebrating Hispanic identity through art with a featured photo gallery on Exposure that engages students and community members.

Metropolitan Community College will unveil its multimillion-dollar biotechnology training lab today on campus.

The new facility will provide hands-on biotech training for students.

Remnants of Pacific Hurricane Polo brought historic rainfall to Omaha overnight as four to seven inches fell in two to three hours, flooding streets & creeks.

First responders managed the impacts today while residents cleared water and stranded cars off key roads.

Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park earned continued accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ independent Accreditation Commission, affirming its standards for animal care, (veterinary services), conservation, safety, and operations.

The park, located along Interstate 80 near Ashland, has held accreditation since 1998.

Omaha’s Right Babe Body Club, led by Missy Magnuson, uses retro VHS workout tapes to run fun weekly classes — blending camp humor with fitness to build healthy habits and social ties.

The club welcomes all levels and focuses on social connection through exercise.

UBT will host the annual Breakthrough T1D Walk on Oct.

4 at Heartwood Preserve, expecting 2,000+ participants to support diabetes research and advocacy efforts. The event marks its standalone return after combining with Lincoln's during the pandemic.

Archbishop Bergan’s balanced offense, averaging 45.2 points per game +, is set to test its strength against unbeaten Bishop Neumann on Friday.

The game will mark a key challenge as the team looks to build on its scoring success.