Good morning, Omaha.

West Omaha's Cryer Park will be renovated with a new playground, basketball court + picnic shelter by the end of next year, though neighbors in Skylark Cryer question the long delay; parks planner Kate Boren said the phased plan ensures quality.

Former Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook was named the Aksarben Foundation’s most honored citizen Saturday at its annual ball, recognizing his long-standing community contributions.

The event celebrated his impact on local sports and civic pride.

Residents of Millard Woods Estates still affected by the Oct.

1 floods will receive housing aid Tuesday at a resource center about half a mile from their neighborhood, offering targeted help to speed recovery.

On Saturday at 2 p.m., Omaha fire crews fought a blaze at an apartment complex near Creighton University on 27th and Cuming streets; no one was injured and everyone evacuated safely.

CLAAS opened its new 45,000 sqft research and development center on the southwest corner of its West Omaha campus on Thursday to boost engineering, testing, and logistics capabilities, marking a $10 million project within a broader $100 million plan for North American operations.

Omaha's Tri-Faith Initiative celebrates 20 years by uniting Christians, Jews, and Muslims on its interfaith campus to mark a milestone anniversary.

Families can enjoy Dusty’s Pumpkin Fest as seasonal colors and festive displays brighten Buffalo Bill State Historical (a local favorite).

The event builds on family traditions and offers outdoor fun for all.

Nebraska officials and Dr. Mehmet Oz held a news conference at the State Capitol Saturday to say that $177 million has been used from the Rural Health Transformation Program’s $218.5 million allotment to ease rural healthcare gaps + Gov. Jim Pillen outlined next steps to expand local services.

Nebraska's football team fell to No. 7 Indiana on Saturday, extending its losing streak against ranked opponents to 31 games & will travel to face the Oregon Ducks on Oct.

17 in a bid to turn things around.

Sam Roberts (20) is one of Nebraska’s youngest full-time varsity football officials who overcame a nearly four-inch arm length difference.

He has worked games in rural areas like Laurel and Beemer, and his training and focus have earned him praise.

Harper Murray led Nebraska to sweep Wisconsin 25–23, 25–14, 25–20 at the Devaney Center as he logged a season-high 20 kills — boosting the Huskers to their 58th consecutive home win.

They will face Northwestern on the road Thursday.