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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.
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.
Ryan Nembhard, who went undrafted into the NBA, just broke a Dallas Mavericks franchise record with 21 assists in a single regulation game. The rookie point guard's historic night shows that determination and talent can shine through, even when you're not picked first.
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 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.
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.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg just made NBA history with consecutive 40-point games, becoming the first teenager to score 50+ points and matching a feat last seen with Allen Iverson in 1997. The 19-year-old's electric performance is bringing hope to a struggling team and thrilling basketball fans nationwide.
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.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg became the first teenager ever to score 50 points in an NBA game, erupting for 51 in a display of pure talent that had fans on their feet. After his coach and teammate were ejected defending him from a missed call, the 19-year-old responded with an unforgettable fourth quarter that rewrote the record books.
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.
When Maverick's leash broke during a walk, the dark-colored dog became nearly invisible against a cliff face 25 feet above the ground. Bend firefighters used high-angle rope rescue techniques to bring him home safely.
When journalist Tony Jackman faced a sudden heart condition requiring surgery, his employer's response proved how workplaces can get kindness right. Daily Maverick told him to stop working entirely until he fully recovers.
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A month after Daily Maverick exposed a personal trainer's secret past, police arrested the internationally wanted drug trafficker hiding in plain sight at a Cape Town gym. The investigation shows how dedicated journalism protects communities.
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