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Volunteers from Heal Omaha are braving subzero temperatures to deliver medical care directly to people living on the streets, meeting patients wherever they are. The nonprofit has now served nearly half of all unsheltered individuals in the city.
A food rescue organization in Omaha has redirected 10 million pounds of perfectly good food from landfills to hungry families over the past 12 years. Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue proves that hunger isn't about food shortage but better distribution.
Omaha is inviting neighbors to help maintain city parks through a new volunteer program that trades time for funding. The Pitch In for Playgrounds initiative lets residents clean equipment, pick up litter, and beautify the parks their families use most.
When David Jacobson lost his wallet containing $500 in bill money on an Omaha bike trail, he thought his savings were gone forever. Three days later, fellow cyclist Leo McIntosh delivered it to his door with every dollar intact.
Two colorful small homes in Omaha are proving that affordable housing doesn't have to mean compromise. At 802 and 618 square feet, these modern homes offer first-time buyers a fresh alternative to overpriced starter homes.
After a rocky start, Nebraska's $90 million business park project just welcomed its first company, bringing 150 well-paying jobs to North Omaha. Pacific Engineering Inc. will create positions averaging $74,000 per year over the next five years.
The University of Omaha softball team earned the number one seed in the Summit League Championship after going undefeated at home for the first time in program history. Six teams will compete May 6-9 in Minneapolis for an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament.
Within 24 hours of a devastating tornado hitting Enid, Oklahoma, dozens of volunteers from Omaha drove 400 miles south to help strangers rebuild their lives. The disaster relief team knows firsthand what it means to lose everything to a tornado.
Two Omaha high schools dominated Nebraska's state wrestling championships, with one team claiming its first title in 13 years and another securing its fourth straight crown. The victories showcase years of dedication finally paying off for young athletes across the state.
Alyssa Moheiser has been volunteering with youth lacrosse clinics since high school, teaching kindergarteners through sixth graders the basics of the game. Her dedication just earned her USA Lacrosse's Emerging Leader Award.
A team of Kansas high school baseball players just won a national championship at the same legendary Omaha stadium where college baseball crowns its champions. Five players from the Wichita area helped lead Team Kansas to a 6-1 victory over Florida on national television.
A former insurance executive who left his high-paying career to find purpose is now helping hundreds of Omahans get to work. Chariots 4 Hope's biggest fundraiser of the year celebrates the freedom that comes with reliable transportation.
Steve Jensen battled stage 4 prostate cancer by discovering a new passion that changed his outlook. His story shows how community and staying active can transform a cancer journey into something unexpectedly joyful.
Eighteen Americans exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship are spending their 42-day quarantine in Omaha, where hospital staff and locals are showering them with Midwest kindness. From local food deliveries to sandhill crane lessons, Nebraska is proving that even isolation doesn't mean being alone.
Taryn Smith had never been in a rowboat before signing up to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. After 46 days at sea, the Nebraska woman became the first American woman to complete the World's Toughest Row alone.
When pregnant Kelsey Kelley volunteered for a training ultrasound expecting to relax, the instructor spotted a life-threatening bowel blockage that doctors would have otherwise missed. Baby Bennett needed three surgeries and 70 days in the NICU, but thanks to that volunteer scan, medical teams were ready and waiting.
Two college basketball players didn't hesitate when a sinkhole swallowed two vehicles at a busy intersection in Omaha. While others recorded on their phones, Esra Kurban and Olivia Borsutzki jumped out of their car to pull trapped drivers to safety.
A University of Nebraska Omaha student turned her three internships into a full-time cybersecurity career, showing how university partnerships create real pathways to success. Hafso Ibrahim graduated in May and starts as Nelnet's newest cyber threat intelligence analyst this summer.
David Hill, a 6-year-old cancer survivor, surprised with trip to Omaha to watch his beloved UNC Tar Heels compete in the College World Series. The heartwarming journey came through Team IMPACT, which pairs children facing serious illness with college sports teams.
Owen Hull's clutch ninth-inning hit sent the North Carolina Tar Heels to the College World Series after an incredible comeback from the brink of elimination. The team overcame a 3-2 deficit in the final inning to win 4-3 and earn their 13th trip to Omaha.
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