Good morning, Omaha.

Residents in the Karen Addition neighborhood continue cleaning up after last week’s flood that damaged about 150 homes and left many without flood insurance.

The Salvation Army is handing out $250 gift cards at Karen Western Elementary School while local officials work with FEMA and the SBA to secure further aid.

Stella's Bar and Grill, a 90-year-old Omaha burger spot, is still rebuilding after a fire damaged the structure — a Wednesday morning Facebook update said the team remains determined to welcome customers back soon.

University of Nebraska at Omaha students can explore the interactive Sensory Yard exhibit at the KANEKO building in the Old Market; the display (designed for those with sensory issues) features five themed rooms where visitors can touch, create, and learn about hidden senses.

A recent Oxford Economics report found that 14.8 million tourists visited Omaha in 2025 + a 0.7 percent rise produced $2.6 billion in spending, showing tourism’s boost to the local economy.

UNO's annual 'Wear Black — Give Back' program aims to secure up to $1.6 million in challenge gifts and matching funds to support scholarships and other initiatives, inviting local community members to contribute to the university’s goals.

A nearly $19M USDA grant will help Nebraska landowners preserve grassland habitats by funding conservation practices through 2030, which aims to protect wildlife including the state bird and greater prairie chickens.

The program partners public and private groups to improve forage and manage invasive trees + boost wildlife tourism.

City of Omaha donated a brush truck to a South Dakota ministry that helps veterans.

Officials say the truck will aid outreach efforts & support the ministry's operations.

The Nebraska Public Power District advised farmers to keep equipment 20 feet (the minimum distance) from power lines during harvest season to avoid electrical hazards.

It said if a power line contacts a vehicle, occupants should remain inside until help arrives.

Global animal health company Phibro Animal Health earned the 2026 Governor’s Bioscience Award Tuesday at a University of Nebraska event — recognizing its long-term support for local livestock care since 2009.

The company has strengthened food-safety standards for local producers.

A new 6 Regions, One Nebraska study found that 25% of homes are vacant across an 18-county region.

Regional leaders say it will help communities target housing needs and plan local solutions.

Plans for Omaha’s first year‐round, indoor, non‐profit public market were unveiled for a site at 8th and Farnam in downtown Omaha.

Beatrice native Cam Jurgens, a two-time Pro Bowl center and former Husker with the Philadelphia Eagles, is joining the Baltimore Ravens and will play his first game on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta.