Good morning, Omaha.

The Omaha NAACP honored local community leaders today under the (We the People) theme to spotlight voting and civic action.

Award winners such as Dr. Cynthia Gooch-Grayson were recognized for their work in mentorship, education, and housing.

Guiding Grace Family Support Network opened a new rapid response home near 75th and Center to give pregnant women housing and support (including case management and baby supplies) if they face challenges such as homelessness, addiction and mental health issues.

The center helps women stabilize while they look for options.

Emily Maxwell, Board President of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, discussed the organization's 100-year legacy during an interview with First Alert 6 in Omaha.

The conversation highlighted the group's role in empowering young women & strengthening community ties.

Native American artifacts from the closed Sarpy County Museum are now on display at the Douglas County Historical Society (a site tied to Omaha's first Native American civil rights trial) and will remain there until the museum reopens.

A new tenant has secured a spot at the Omaha Airport business park, part of the $335 million Economic Recovery Act to revitalize North and South Omaha.

Local officials say the landmark project will support fresh business growth in the area.

Residents in Omaha are facing rising food and utility costs that strain household budgets.

Local community agencies are now offering assistance programs to help ease the burden.

Boys Town has broken ground on a new early childhood development center that will boost language and learning opportunities for children who are deaf + hard of hearing.

The facility is set to open before the 2028 school year.

UNO’s doctoral program in biomechanics and kinesiology was ranked No. 10 nationally by the National Academy of Kinesiology on Oct.

21, reflecting an upward move from a previous No. 20 ranking. Faculty and students conduct interdisciplinary research at the Biomechanics Research Building to advance studies in human movement and health.

Millwork Commons in North Downtown is transforming a historic warehouse district into a mixed use neighborhood featuring renovated buildings, 400 new residential units and public spaces.

A boutique hotel will open in 2027 — the district will soon neighbor a planned 6500 seat soccer stadium for Union Omaha.