Our best Omaha staff photos & videos of June 2026
See our best Omaha staff photos & videos from June 2026
Creighton women’s basketball coach Jim Flanery plays freeze tag with Jensen Lindgren Annual Creighton Abilities Basketball Camp at Creighton University in Omaha, on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Grayson Dix, left, and Creighton physical therapy student Weston Hirschi work on a dribbling drill at the Annual Creighton Abilities Basketball Camp at Creighton University in Omaha, on Friday, June 5, 2026.
“The Kiss” by Sophie Ryder is seen in the newly opened Polina Gardens located at 727 S 13th St. in Omaha, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Creighton physical therapy student Nick Friedman and Aiden Keckeisen are greeted with cheers as they arrive at the Annual Creighton Abilities Basketball Camp at Creighton University in Omaha, on Friday, June 5, 2026.
The Polina Gardens located at 727 S 13th St. in Omaha, opened to the public on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Karol Ulmer, right, talks to her grandnephew, Luke Arp, 4, at Polina Gardens located at 727 S 13th St. in Omaha, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Don Janousek, right poses for a picture with his grandson, Ethan Janousek and his Afghan hound, Arctic Storm, at Janousek Florists 4901 Charles St.. in Omaha, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Workers pour concrete on the Farnam Street bridge deck over highway 75 in Omaha, on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Ted Harris rigs his pole while fishing in Benson Park in Omaha on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Hunter Welchert, 7, points towards the next fishing spot as his uncle, Joshua, rigs his pole in Benson Park in Omaha, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
From left, family members Miguel Martinez, Kye Martinez, 3, and Chebna Altimeau spend time at the Cascade Fountain at Gene Leahy Mall Omaha on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
A cyclist bikes from the Field Club Trail to the South Omaha trail near the silos near 35th and Vinton Streets in Omaha, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
North Carolina's Carter French (18) watches Oklahoma celebrate after winning game three of the College World Series championship series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, on Monday, June 22, 2026.
A woman is overcome with emotion as Omaha police are on the scene of a shooting that left a man and woman dead in a suspected murder-suicide near 82nd Avenue and Bondesson Street in Omaha, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Omaha police officers install a car seat into a cruiser for a one-year-old who was on the scene of a shooting that left a man and woman dead in a suspected murder-suicide near 82nd Avenue and Bondesson Street in Omaha, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Oklahoma's Xander Mercurius (23) pitches against Georgia during the fourth inning in game eight of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Monday, June 15, 2026.
West Virginia's Paul Schoenfeld (6) dives for a ball hit by Troy's Sean Darnell (37) during the third inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Flattened corn can be seen in a field after storms left damage in Cass County, Nebraska north of Union, on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
A train is blocked by a fallen tree on tracks north of Adams Street, just west of Highway 75 after storms left damage in Cass County, Nebraska north of Union, on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The Omaha Public Schools plans to offer a limited number of data plans for student devices this fall after canceling the plans earlier this year.
An ordinance to set an Omaha minimum wage of $15 for all ages drew support from residents who criticized a state law setting a lower minimum for younger workers.
Lincoln approved a minimum wage and future increases in line with a successful 2022 ballot initiative that the Legislature diluted. Omaha is considering a similar proposal.
As part of a new initiative, the Westside district is partnering with three different universities to offer summer camps focused on science, math and AI.
The joining of two of the NU system's four campuses under a single banner began with the goal of boosting the university's national standing.
MAPA seeks federal grant funds to equip some local fire departments with tools intended to boost the odds of surviving a crash by bolstering care after.
A 49-year-old Omaha woman pleaded guilty in federal court to fraudulently billing Medicaid and other insurers for medical products intended for patients who never received the products.
Fireworks stands are starting to open across the Omaha metro area, with many stands benefiting nonprofit groups.
Nebraska CD2 candidate Denise Powell wants to restore the Roe v. Wade standard of national abortion rights, while Brinker Harding says the Supreme Court got the Dobbs decision right.
On Monday, the NU Board of Regents will consider agreements laying out a new, temporary structure that would establish the Omaha Community Foundation as a potential partner in Nebraska Medicine.
Before its big blowouts for the Bicentennial in 1976, Omaha celebrated July 4 in style in 1876 and 1926.
The most recent employee arrested was accused of sending explicit text messages and videos to a Douglas County youth confined at the Kearney center. She’s now facing six felony charges.
A group seeking to place a new political party on Nebraska's 2026 ballot started gathering signatures in recent days to start the "Nebraska Working People Party." The move could impact close races.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Nebraska's case alleging Colorado has long violated the South Platte River Compact and withheld water from the state.
The NU Board of Regents approved a temporary structure to to try to reach a longer-term agreement with the Omaha Community Foundation to co-lead Nebraska Medicine.
Six budding soccer players from Omaha's Jackson Elementary had a dream World Cup experience serving as player escorts during a game in Kansas City.
The organization Fairness for Girls is a step closer to letting Nebraska voters decide if the state's Constitution should bar "students of the male sex" from girls sports teams.
It's the second time in three days a vehicle has crashed into the building that used to house Benson Shoe Repair.
Selling pyrotechnics for more pyrotechnics. Two Omaha residents spend two weeks of 16-hour days selling fireworks to fund their own neighborhood shows.
Digital content on Omaha.com is free to all readers Thursday through Sunday.
Parents in the Omaha and Westside districts have formed groups focused on limiting elementary students' iPad use at school as part of a nationwide movement.
The question of whether online sports betting should be legal in Nebraska will likely come before voters this November.
Students can now apply for federal funding for four workforce training programs at Omaha's Metropolitan Community College through a new Pell Grant initiative.
Police say the U-Haul veered off Northwest Radial Highway, hitting three vehicles and a building struck for the second time in four days. The driver reported a seizure.
Nebraska's regulations for medical cannabis take effect July 6, but advocates say officials set up a program that's "too weak to succeed." Meanwhile, Iowa just expanded access to out-of-state residents.
Jacquelyn Morrison's appointment as interim parks director comes nearly a year after the departure of the previous parks director and after a challenging search for a new one.
In 1925, Omaha had bustling municipal pools but transitioned to spraygrounds over the years, maintaining 16 traditional pools today.
The Nebraska Working Families Party and the America First Party are working to become official in Nebraska. It's still unclear who is behind each party.
Nebraska-based Scooter’s Coffee continues its fast growth by launching a third distribution center in the Omaha area, where the operation nearing 1,000 nationwide stores was born.
Omaha's debut of First Fridays at The RiverFront has been canceled and a country concert with the Omaha Symphony has been postponed to Sunday due to severe weather.
It’s not immediately clear how many employees will be affected by the closure of the plant near 110th and I Streets in southwest Omaha.
Gov. Jim Pillen initiated a rule change regarding Nebraska's Pure Food Act that would outlaw any food or drink with THC.
Two children, ages 3 and 4, were taken to a hospital in critical condition Wednesday after an apparent overdose on THC gummies.
Iris Herse, a 100-year-old original Rosie the Riveter, tells her story and experiences during World War II and how she remains humble after playing a role in American history.
A house fire in south-central Omaha on Friday displaced five people.
Southbound lanes on 84th Street from Harrison Street to City Centre Drive in La Vista remained closed Sunday as the city monitored the area "for settling" due to recent rains.
Omaha Steaks has gone from an average delivery time of just more than six days nationwide for its frozen meats and prepared foods to fewer than two days.
The two people participated in a sex trafficking operation involving two victims who were female minors. The operation took place at an Omaha hotel.
A new North Omaha development hub is taking shape, with plans for housing, jobs, research and a creative construction campus.
Workers at the new South O Sandwich Co., many overcoming homelessness or addiction, are gaining workforce experience. The collaboration with the Stephen Center keeps selling out, too.
Celebrate a century of outdoor storytelling, conservation and photography with the Durham Museum's "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 years Outdoors."
A 19-year-old man pleaded guilty last month to criminal conspiracy and no contest to use of a firearm to commit a felony connected to a Dec. 12, 2025, shooting death.
One licensed medical cannabis cultivator north of Omaha is feeling growing pains as his county has forced him to halt work on his farm.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau previously ordered Cash App to pay up to $120 million back to customers affected by fraud or who did not receive adequate customer support.
A shooter, now 18, was sentenced in Douglas County District Court Wednesday to 50 to 60 years in prison. The September 2024 shooting killed a 26-year old.
Gov. Jim Pillen wants more cuts from state agencies after two years of Nebraska lawmakers addressing massive budget gaps. They expect another in 2027.
Immigify, a startup that has found a home in Nebraska, offers a digital platform to help consultants, businesses, students and individuals track and fulfill visa and green card requirements.
Austin Ahlman, a nonpartisan in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District race, says he has enough signatures to join the November ballot by petition.
After receiving a tip that a zebra and some other domesticated animals were receiving inadequate care, the Nebraska Humane Society confiscated around 60 animals Thursday from a west Omaha home.
Grizzly Joe, a bear, and a bull fought in 1867 Omaha, sparking controversy and outcry against animal cruelty.
Sharon Olson, a prolific, behind-the-scenes neighborhood advocate, died Sunday at 83. She was a lifelong resident of the Minne Lusa area.
Have extra towels? They help Nebraska Wildlife Rehab care for the animals during their stay, and they need more.
Police say a Papillion man fled a crash, assaulted a woman, took her gun and fired toward bystanders at an Omaha bar. Three people were hospitalized. One is critical.
Omaha and eastern Nebraska are forecast to receive a week or more of extremely hot weather. with a heat index often bumping or surpassing 100 degrees.
Omaha State Sen. Ashlei Spivey has proposed a study of Nebraska's economic development programs, policies and incentives.
Cameron Logsdon will perform Tuesday night on "America's Got Talent" and hopes to advance to the next round.
Ty and Dell Nared founded Melanin Market Omaha so people of color could showcase their businesses while inviting the community to discover and support local talent.
An Omaha man faces felony charges after a message posted on a Columbus Catholic School's website threatened students and Gov. Jim Pillen's children.
The Justice Department said an Omaha-based agricultural supply company authorized more than $400,000 in bribes to Mexican border officials between 2013 and 2019 to clear its shipments.
Investor to founder: Nebraska Angels executive director looks to use AI to improve private investing
Working for Nebraska Angels, Josh Bartels decided to develop a software solution to make compiling data from portfolio investments easier to manage. Gather has garnered interest from startup ecosystem stakeholders.
A heat advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday for Omaha and south-central Nebraska as temperatures are expected to top out at 101 degrees.
Cooler weather is returning to eastern Nebraska, with high temperatures falling back into the 80s and even some 70s on Thursday.
The Nebraska City library will have access to the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo.
