Good morning, Omaha.

First Alert 6 (in partnership with The Salvation Army) is gathering donations to help Omaha metro flood victims with restoration costs, supplies, and temporary housing.

Residents can donate online to support recovery efforts.

After flooding hit Grand Ridge Apartments, dozens of residents are receiving help from Heartland Hope Mission while the City of Omaha still assesses the total damage.

Families without insurance are taking recovery one day at a time as officials offer hotline and basic needs support.

Heavy rain quickly flooded basements near 35th Street and Frederick by Hanscom Park on Saturday morning, forcing residents to haul water + prepare for potential mold and foundation leaks in the coming weeks.

Heavy rain on Wednesday flooded basements near Hanscom Park and Gov. Pillen signed a disaster declaration for affected areas, while fire crews contained an apartment blaze near Midtown around 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

Popular comedian Tom Segura will bring his 'Preposterous' tour to the Orpheum Theater on Jan.

16 next year, with tickets available since Oct. 2 & performances set for downtown Omaha.

Here for Food Fest returns to bring local chefs and new flavors to community members eager to experience fresh culinary offerings.

The event promises a lively celebration of neighborhood food traditions that supports local talent.

ArteLatinX returns for its 10th year at El Museo Latino until Oct.

16, featuring 30 selected works from over 200 submissions by Latinx artists across the Midwest. Guest speaker Lalo Alcaraz (Sept. 23) and future sessions include a floral workshop with a talk from Clover24.

The State Board of Education approved $2 million in leftover funds to contract healthy food transportation services & a website that connects schools with suppliers; the grant must be obligated by Oct.

30 to support systems for 62 schools with full funding requests.

Yesterday, Oct. 2, Metropolitan Community College celebrated the opening of its new $3.1 million biotechnology lab at its Elkhorn Valley Campus.

The facility supports a biotechnology program developed with input from local industry and offers training for entry-level technicians.

Omaha homeowners reported basement flooding that may include sewage after heavy rain stressed local drainage systems.

City crews are checking the situation to prevent further issues.

Recent storms raised water levels by six feet at Sergeant Mad Bear Recreation Area in Gretna, but the Papio-Missouri River NRD reservoir system limited flooding across the metro.

Officials said decades of flood control investments helped minimize damage and water levels are expected to recede in the coming days.

The Annual Breakthrough T1D Walk returns to Omaha today with a 1-mile route, food trucks, and brief ceremonies to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research.

Organizers expect the event to boost community support for advancing research.