Good morning, Omaha.

The Banana Ball Championship League will feature the Firefighters and Party Animals at Charles Schwab Field on Sept.

3-4, 2027 with tickets via lottery + the University approved an expanded Project Health hospital as Midtown parking work is underway.

Haven Express Lounge opened on Oct.

17 at 1217 Leavenworth; Mi Tierra will soft open near 129th and Maple on Oct. 20. Assemble Omaha and Drybar launched in Little Bohemia and Village Pointe as O’Leaver’s Pub reopened (after flooding) while closures were reported, with Arhaus filing permit in west Omaha.

Omaha Public Schools is hosting its 26th annual Lights On Afterschool event today in Omaha to celebrate the impact of afterschool programs as part of a nationwide initiative.

The Visiting Nurse Association hosted a drive-by flu shot clinic at its headquarters near 125th and Center, urging Omaha residents to get vaccinated early for flu season.

Attendees were reminded to bring their insurance details.

Omaha Hockey took a strong start in its home opener at Kemp Ice by scoring the first two goals and pushing No. 15 Augustana into overtime before losing 3-2.

On Saturday, after Nebraska lost to Oregon, Coach Rhule said the team did not get the plays needed and a weak run game hurt performance + injuries to key players added to the challenge.

He added that QB Colandrea made big plays but will review the tape for improvement.

Omaha men’s and women’s Swimming and Diving beat South Dakota State at H&K Pool Saturday in the year’s first meet against a Summit League foe.

Fans in the Capitol District wore Husker red on Saturday ahead of the Nebraska game against the Oregon Ducks at a 10 p.m. start—some expressed concern over former quarterback Dylan Raiola’s recent performance while others embraced the late kickoff.