Good morning, Omaha.

AfroCon, a pop culture event (celebrating gaming, science fiction and anime with a focus on Black voices) begins Friday, Oct.

9 at Metropolitan Community College and runs through Saturday, Oct. 10, inviting local fans to join the celebration.

Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra join the Cornhusker Marching Band on its final tour, with planned performances at the Lied Center + during halftime of the Nebraska-Indiana football game.

Grammy-nominated rock band Staind will perform in Omaha with Seether, Hoobastank & Hinder at CHI Health Center on April 9 next year.

Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. for pre-sales and Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. for general sales.

Creighton University renewed a nearly $10.9 million National Institutes of Health grant today to expand its nationally recognized hearing research program — the new funding will support ongoing clinical studies on campus.

After Tuesday, Oct. 6's average frost, Omaha gardeners should cover vulnerable houseplants as cold weather may harm tropical varieties; expert Justin Rink from Indian Creek Nursery says sensitive plants need indoor protection below 45° (for tropical species) while perennials will return next season.

Phillip Rooney (Douglas County’s longtime public information officer) died on Sept.

25 after battling health issues, and county commissioners later passed a resolution honoring his key role during Ebola and COVID-19.

Omaha City Council postponed a Center Mall redevelopment review until Dec.

8 after the VA expressed interest in the site, and Lockwood Development’s attorney urged the agency to avoid interfering while local residents warn that a blight label could trigger unwanted tax increment financing.

Nebraska and Iowa attorneys general are suing TP-Link over its alleged China ties and router safety risks.

Iowa AG Brenna Bird said the suit claims the company hid key product safety details and marks the first step in legal actions against firms linked to China.

Two West Omaha roadways reopened Tuesday, Oct.

6, as Q Street between 192nd & 204th now carries traffic with lane restrictions while U.S. Highway 275 near West Shores Lake opened without the detour, though finishing work continues for full completion in fall.

A new indoor public market is planned to open in 2028 on the riverfront, offering a 20,000 sqft market floor for up to 35 vendors and flexible gathering spaces.

Officials in the Big Ten said Monday that an error affected Nebraska’s final PAT during the Huskers’ 48-23 win over Maryland — a roughing call on Maryland during a missed attempt was mistakenly enforced on the kickoff instead of allowing a retry.

Nebraska high school football statistical leaders through Week 6 have been compiled, tracking top performers in yards, touchdowns and tackles from statewide and Lincoln-area teams.

Nebraska running back Jamal Rule will return against Indiana on Saturday at 11 a.m. after missing playing time due to an injury, as confirmed by NU offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen (he said Rule is back).