Good morning, Omaha.

After a week from the flood, a family in Karen Addition is still fighting basement mold and lost 93% of its belongings—including their furnace—while aid groups pass through without providing direct help.

Mayor John Ewing advised residents to call 2-1-1 or the hotline for further assistance.

UNO hosted its second 60 Minutes of Service event on Wednesday, letting students interact with the disabled community through a mosaic-making activity at the Milo Bail Student Center as part of Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Monroe-Meyer Institute staff said the event built essential skills for inclusion.

Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 is urging Omaha drivers to slow down and stay alert when sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists.

The nonprofit’s message — underscored by a personal loss — reminds drivers that safe choices protect lives in our community.

PetRock (a local tribute band) will join the Omaha Symphony today at Holland Center for a '70s rock concert featuring classic favorites.

Enrollment at the NU System dropped by 690 students this fall, with first-time freshmen rising by 163.

NU seeks extra state funding (an additional $166 million) as budget cuts and lower graduate and international enrollment follow national trends.

Douglas County residents with library cards can explore local attractions for free with the Discovery Pass Program offered by Omaha Public Library.

The service, funded by Friends of Omaha Public Library, makes cultural experiences like visits to The Durham Museum and Kiewit Luminarium easily accessible.

UNO's Wear Black, Give Back campaign raised a record $2,327,247 in a 24-hour giving day as over 5,000 donors made 8,139 gifts — surpassing its 7,000 gift goal.

John Morgan fulfilled his $1 million challenge gift to support scholarships.

Deer are moving more frequently this fall as bucks search for does and harvested crops leave them with less cover, increasing the risk of collisions on local roads.

Nebraska Game and Parks advises drivers to slow down near shelterbelts and woodlots, especially at dawn and dusk.

Omaha’s deputy planning director Eric Englund explained that a flood impact map shows the Millard mobile park near Papio Creek is now in a zone where new buildings are not permitted.

Residents of 22 homes in Millard Woods Estates will be evacuated within 10 days due to flash flooding from last week as city officials assess damage and provide cleanup and temporary shelter services.

The Omaha City Council will vote on Oct.

20 on a $60M plan to demolish a vacant building at 25th and Center St and build 198 affordable housing units (including 18 townhomes) with demolition set for March 2027, aiming to boost neighborhood reinvestment.

Rising rents in Omaha challenge renters, including first-timers and growing families, as affordable apartments remain scarce — new complexes do not guarantee budget-friendly options amid increasing operating costs.

Renters like Andrew Allen say larger units push budgets tighter, forcing them to adjust their living arrangements.