Jeremy Turley

UNO Flight Team co-captain Tyler Thieman prepares to take off before one of the landing events at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s SAFECON event on May 20 in Moline, Ill.

High above an Illinois cornfield, the plane with the "O" on its tail sliced through the cloudy blue sky.

UNO Flight Team member Shay Sinnard crushes a Red Bull can at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association's SAFECON event.

UNO’s Flight Team took eighth place overall in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s preeminent competition. The school had never won an event at nationals, but the Flying Mavs did twice.

High above an Illinois cornfield, the plane with the “O” on its tail sliced through the cloudy blue sky.

Across Omaha and Nebraska, concerns have been heightened among parents, law enforcement and policymakers. Following the death of a Bennington boy, many agree something needs to change.

Jack Shotbolt was driving through his west Omaha neighborhood in early June when a girl, maybe age 10, shot out in front of him on an electric scooter.

Across Omaha And Nebraska, Concerns Have Been Heightened Among Parents, Law Enforcement And Policymakers. Following The Death Of A Bennington Boy, Many Agree Something Needs To Change

Two children ride a motorized bike through the intersection of South 168th and Q Streets on Aug. 4bin Omaha.

Jack Shotbolt was driving through his west Omaha neighborhood in early June when a girl, maybe age 10, shot out in front of him on an electric scooter.