Good morning, Omaha.

Visit Omaha hosted familiarization tours from Oct.

7–9 at the Omaha Marriott Downtown and nearby venues — including the Gallup campus, zoo and historic hotel — where association leaders from ASAE and Association Forum explored Omaha’s premier hosting capabilities.

Jerk Goin' Berzerk, Nebraska's first Jerk Fusion restaurant, will open spring 2027 at Midtown Crossing (220 South 31st Ave, Suite 3107) in the former Pa Mas Kitchen space.

The restaurant will serve Jamaican-spiced entrees and offer a full bar with cocktails, wines, Caribbean beers, and drink flights.

Country star Thomas Rhett will perform at CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday, Oct.

24 at 7:30 p.m.

A local monument company is restoring 230 historic headstones at Prospect Hill Cemetery by cleaning inscriptions and preserving Omaha’s history — the cemetery is free to visit daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.

Matchbox Omaha, a new live entertainment venue at the Holland Center, will host intimate, curated shows in downtown Omaha this weekend.

Operated by Omaha Performing Arts, the 727-seat space offers fans a unique local experience + closer interaction with performers.

Nebraska’s Department of Labor reported the preliminary unemployment rate for September was 2.9 percent, unchanged from August and the previous September.

Total non-farm employment increased by 4,117 jobs, with gains in other services, manufacturing and private education and health services.

A $130k Nebraska Pick 5 winning ticket was sold at Speedee Mart at 132nd and Grover in Omaha during Monday’s drawing.

Winners must claim prizes over $20k at the Nebraska Lottery headquarters in Lincoln & have 180 days to do so.

One year after new SNAP work requirements took effect, Nebraska families and food banks are facing food insecurity (with nearly 17,000 households losing benefits) as rising costs and long wait times add to the strain.

Advocates say policy changes need to be rolled back while state agencies work to speed up processing.

Grading is underway for a future Menards home improvement store on the western edge of Papillion near I-80 & Highway 370 as part of the Steel Ridge development.

The new store will join five existing locations near several auto dealerships.

Junior forward Derek Johnson was named the Summit League Offensive Peak Performer of the Week Tuesday afternoon in Omaha — his first time earning the award at this level.

MECA will oversee construction and operations for the proposed $140 million Union Omaha soccer stadium in downtown Omaha.

Project representatives said the plan drew no opposition at Tuesday’s public hearing and set the stage for the new development.

Tuesday night, the Omaha men's soccer team (8-3-3) defeated Drake (4-6-4) 3-1 at Caniglia Field, with Jenkins scoring twice to drive the win.

The victory boosts the team's momentum for their upcoming matches.