A local nonprofit is gearing up to raise money for a $41.6 million athletic facility to increase access for youth sports in eastern Omaha.

OPS would provide the site.

From Lauren Wagner: omaha.com/news/local/edu… #Omaha #OPS

The Omaha police and fire departments responded to Target at 72nd and Dodge Streets Monday night for a report of a man on the roof. omaha.com/news/local/cri… #Omaha

Lincoln Southwest got a goal near the midway point of the second half, and made it hold up for a win over Gretna Monday night.

From Nick Rubek: omaha.com/sports/high-sc… #nebpreps

Creighton baseball is 8-0 in midweek action.

But none of those midweek opponents compare to this week’s matchup: No. 13 Coastal Carolina.

From Jon Walker: omaha.com/sports/college… #GoJays

Following a missed opportunity in a crucial weekend series, the Nebraska softball team will now enter its most important week of the season. omaha.com/sports/huskers… #Huskers #GBR

Check out Evan Bland's scouting report on Nebraska baseball's Tuesday home game against Kansas. omaha.com/sports/huskers… #Huskers #GBR

No ground has been broken on the $60 million Union Omaha soccer stadium downtown.

But a major piece of the stadium is in place.

Get that and more from Tom Shatel: omaha.com/sports/other/s… #UnionOmaha #OneMeansAll

Trump accused of conspiracy as historic hush money trial kicks off. Here’s what happened in court today omaha.com/news/nation-wo…

Chuck Love said he never pursued an inappropriate relationship with former Husker women's basketball player Ashley Scoggin, but admitted to meeting with her alone in a vehicle. omaha.com/sports/huskers… #Huskers

The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office arrested 10 people in connection with a loud house party allegedly featuring drugs, alcohol and guns.

From Dan Crisler: omaha.com/news/local/cri…

Creighton men’s basketball has hired Trey Zeigler as an assistant, coach Greg McDermott announced Monday afternoon.

From Jon Walker:  omaha.com/sports/college… #GoJays

An Iowa man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of first-degree murder after the vehicle he was driving crashed and was found to be stolen.

From Kevin Cole: omaha.com/news/state-reg…

The College World Series has concluded for three summers with a longtime accomplished coach reveling in Omaha glory for the first time.

Maybe this June it will be the Jim Schlossnagle and Texas A&M.

From Evan Bland: omaha.com/sports/college… #MCWS #RoadToOmaha

An Omaha man accused of strangling a woman to death in her apartment in 2022 pleaded guilty earlier this month to a reduced charge of second-degree murder.

From molly ashford: omaha.com/news/local/cri…

Trucker dies in I-80 crash involving 3 semis in central Nebraska omaha.com/news/state-reg…

Jim Flanery, Creighton's longtime women’s basketball coach, has signed a contract extension. Next season was the last year of his previous deal.

From Jon Walker: omaha.com/sports/college… #GoJays

Former Nebraska guard C.J. Wilcher will spend his final season of college at Texas A&M.

From Wilson Moore: omaha.com/sports/huskers… #Nebrasketball #Huskers #GBR

Ord's Chanticleers are still crowing in a national high school mascot contest, but Omaha Benson's Mighty Bunnies were brought down by a pack of Wardogs.

From Stu Pospisil: omaha.com/sports/high-sc… #nebpreps

The College World Series returns to downtown Omaha this June and limited single game tickets will be available via a presale today beginning at 10 a.m. omaha.com/sports/college… #MCWS #RoadToOmaha

Check out the latest rankings for Nebraska high school girls soccer by Nick Rubek: omaha.com/sports/high-sc… #nebpreps