Good morning, Omaha.

Project Harmony in Omaha hosts Puerto Rican leaders to see its child advocacy center model that supports children who experienced abuse.

The group tours the facility and meets with training, medical and leadership teams as they plan to launch a center in Puerto Rico.

Residents have a busy weekend with events starting today as Youth Emergency Services hosts its 17th Dance for a Chance fundraiser at The Astro in La Vista – pairing community leaders with dance instructors to support youth homelessness – while local art shows, runs and fall festivals continue through Sunday.

The ice warrior program, founded by recreation therapist Jena Munson in 2020, is the first of its kind in Omaha and is changing the way locals engage with community wellness.

A Midwest entrepreneur launched Sensiil Studios in 2022 to expand Black voices in science fiction and fantasy comics.

His latest release (Parousia, the fourth installment in his flagship series) will be featured at upcoming comic events.

Scary Acres in Omaha uses realistic props and actors to deliver an immersive haunted experience where smartwatches recorded heart rates up to 124 bpm + as visitors walked through its eerie attractions.

The park offers a controlled science twist on fear for local thrill-seekers.

Proven Ventures, an Omaha-based venture capital fund, plans to invest its final $1 million in Nebraska startups — a move meant to bolster local business growth.

UNO graphic design student Sean Metcalf designed a commemorative tote bag celebrating Criss Library’s 50th anniversary through a collaborative service-learning project with his class and library staff.

The tote bag is available today at the service desk on campus for $10.00 + tax.

Nonprofits including the Open Door Mission and Gambling with the Good Life warned this morning that initiatives to legalize online sports betting risk harming vulnerable residents.

Voters will decide on Nov. 3 + critics urge Nebraskans to learn the facts before voting.

On Wednesday, the state Economic Development director defended her team’s management of a roughly $235 million North and South Omaha recovery grant program — aimed at lifting local neighborhoods — during a legislative committee hearing.

Lawmakers and grantees raised concerns over communication, reporting requirements, and staff turnover as officials work to meet state deadlines for project completion.

Omaha caregiver Shannon Willis receives her first car in two years from Nebraska Health Care Foundation - her new vehicle from the Cars for Caregivers program gives her independence to get to work, run errands and share rides with co-workers at Keystone Villas.

The Mavericks will face the (RV) Lindenwood Lions in a weekend hockey series at Centene Center with puck drop at 7 p.m. CT.

Nebraska swept UCLA on Thursday at the Devaney Center, winning 25-19, 25-11+25-16 in three sets.

The Huskers will face USC in the Pink Match tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the same venue.