Good morning, Omaha.

Residents in the Florence neighborhood can sign up for Hillside Solutions' Curbside Composting Club this week.

The program offers weekly food scrap pickups starting at $25 a month + bonus soil, with a drop off service available for those whose address is not serviced.

John Cook, retired Nebraska volleyball coach, was named the Aksarben Foundation's 2026 Most Honored Citizen at its annual ball at CHI Health Center in Omaha this past weekend.

He led the Huskers to four NCAA championships and 14 conference titles, and an arena was named for him in 2025.

A two-alarm fire on Saturday destroyed 15 units at ViewHouse Apartments near 27th and Cuming, forcing displaced residents to relocate while North Omaha Community Partnership + Red Cross assist those lacking renters insurance.

Omaha vendors are bracing for a slow season as colder months bring fewer market events.

Sellers like Rose Schneider of Adagio and food truck operator Jennifer Dahir plan to boost sales at the holiday market in Aksarben starting early December — adjustments made to keep business afloat.

Venardos Circus brings a theatrical twist with acrobatics, aerial acts and comedy to Westroads Mall from Oct.

14 through Oct. 18, 2026. Founded by former Ringling Bros. ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show blends classic circus traditions with storytelling for local families (tickets available online).

Kimpton Cottonwood's annual Halloween Hut transforms Pool Club into Hotel Immortale, a pop-up bar with 1930s charm featuring vintage portraits and themed cocktails — it operates Thursdays to Saturdays from 5 to 11 p.m. through Halloween near South 36th and Farnam in Omaha.

UNO senior Ayva Swift received the 2026 Marian Ivers Community Service Leadership Award Monday, Oct.

12 for her service and leadership that began as a volunteer firefighter and continued in various roles at UNO in Omaha.

Creighton University's new quad nears completion on the former baseball field site near 22nd & Burt Street; the 5.7 acre green space will feature natural grass, an amphitheater, pavilion, stage, fountain plaza & art ellipse and is funded entirely by donors with a $22 to $25 million budget.

Invisible Fence of the Heartland donated 24 pet oxygen mask kits to Omaha Fire to help treat animals with smoke inhalation and other breathing issues.

The donation (part of its ongoing Project Breathe that started in 2010) ensures first responders have essential tools during emergencies.

Alan Huss previewed his plans as he prepares for his first season as Creighton men’s basketball head coach, noting a focus on replicating past successes with active defense and adjusted roles for players like Jasen Green and Jackson McAndrew & Isaac Traudt amid a challenging schedule.

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule recapped the loss to Indiana and said his team is readying for Oregon's 10 p.m. kickoff, noting that injuries and benching have complicated Oregon’s quarterback lineup.

He explained the Huskers are preparing all three quarterbacks for the challenge.

Nebraska high school football rankings after Week 7 show Kearney making a move in Class A while Creighton Prep falls out + the rankings point to shifts in local high school football.

Sports Director Clayton Collier won a national Edward R.

Murrow Award for his feature on legally blind hitting coach Mark Wetzel; he joined colleagues Monday morning and attended a gala that honored national winners at WOWT.