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Our best Omaha staff photos & videos of October 2023
Omaha police investigate an officer-involved shooting near 60th and Jaynes Streets on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.
Creighton's Dominic Briggs (12) watches a shot sail past Omaha's Nathanael Sallah (30) and wide of the goal during the second half of a men's college soccer game at Morrison Stadium in Omaha on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.
From left: Omaha's Ede Gramberg (8), Omaha's Gonzalo Cuevas (2) and Omaha's Theo Klein (10) celebrate Klein's goal during the second half of a men's college soccer game at Morrison Stadium in Omaha on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.
Husker fans celebrate as Nebraska's Jaylen Lloyd (19) runs in for a touchdown against Purdue during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) tries to keep his knees off the turf while being tripped up by Purdue's Nic Scourton (5) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
Jackie Incontro leaves off of a sidewalk in Dundee on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Incontro works for Planet Green.
A downy woodpecker in a tree as fall colors are on display at Meadow Lane Park in Omaha on Thursday.
Nebraska head coach John Cook celebrates with fans following the Wisconsin vs. Nebraska college volleyball match at the Devaney Center in Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Huskers won in five sets.
Morning rush hour speeds by on Highway 75 as "Starseeds,"a mural by Sarah Rowe on silos at the Ardent Mills Omaha South Mill located at 2900 C St, is almost finished.
Northwestern's Devin Turner (9) wraps ups Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
Nebraska's James Williams (90) signs autographs for fans after defeating Northwestern during a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
Northwestern's Garnett Hollis, Jr. (2) keeps Nebraska's Jaidyn Doss (85) from catching a pass during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) celebrates a sack late in the fourth quarter during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
Millard North, left, and Papillion-La Vista stand during the National anthem before playing in the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship at Connie Claussen Field in Omaha on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.
Papillion-La Vista celebrates their win over Millard North for the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship at Connie Claussen Field in Omaha on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.
Looking north on 48th Street, towards Center Street, Omaha fire and rescue investigate the scene of a car accident where a vehicle landed on its roof on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. No one was seriously injured.
Omaha Westside's Anthony Rezac (5) leaps over Millard South's Javonte Walker (1) into the end zone in the Omaha Westside vs. Millard South football game at Millard South High School in Omaha on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Omaha Westside won the game 31-14.
Omaha women are brought to tears during a rally in support of Palestinians at 72nd and Dodge Streets in Omaha on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.
Omaha Creighton Prep's Tony Coniglio (5) tries to get away from Papillion-La Vista's Payton Prestito (21) in the Papillion-La Vista vs. Omaha Creighton Prep football game at Omaha Burke High School in Omaha on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
Elkhorn's Charlie Lamksi, right, celebrates catching a pass behind Blair's Ethan Baessler during the second half at Elkhorn on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.
Blair's Brock Templar sacks Elkhorn quarterback Kayd Matthews during the first half at Elkhorn on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.
Bob Kerrey walks under the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
Bob Kerrey gives a speech in front of the pedestrian bridge that bears his name on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
Lincoln Pius X players celebrate their victory following the Millard West vs. Lincoln Pius X district A-6 softball championship at Millard West High School in Omaha on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Lincoln Pius X won the title 4-3.
