By Bayleigh Koch OMAHA, Neb. – Recent cartel-related violence in Puerto Vallarta is beginning to affect travel decisions, with Omaha travel agents and local workers in Mexico reporting a slowdown in tourism. Puerto Vallarta has long been a popular destination for travelers looking for affordable beach vacations. But after the recent violence, some travelers are canceling
An emotionally autobiographical work in line with the filmmaker’s previous short films, which straddle the world of creative nonfiction, Sophy Romvari’s debut feature film “Blue Heron” mines her family’s own painful history to craft a tender film that expands the potential of what a coming-of-age film can be. Blurring the lines between the past and
It’s wild to think, going into the fifth season of Apple TV’s lush, sorely underrated science fiction series “For All Mankind,” that Ronald D. Moore‘s alt-history saga began with a simple premise: What if the Russians beat us to the Moon by just a few weeks back in the 1960s? In the seasons since, Moore,
In “Mercy,” Chris Pratt plays a police detective accused of murdering his wife. It takes place in the future, when the judicial system is turned over to an AI “judge” played by Rebecca Ferguson. Until the final third of the film, everything takes place in a cyber-courtroom. He is trapped in a chair and has
By Jacob Lesley OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha community gathered at Baxter Arena for another year full of family fun, supporting a good cause in the process. The First Responders Foundation hosted its fifth annual “Guns and Hoses” charity hockey game on March 15 at Baxter Arena, featuring a matchup between local firefighters and police officers. The
By Rhett Ashton Uleman OMAHA, Neb. – Recent U.S military action in the middle east is having a real effect as gas prices rise around the country. Gas prices in Nebraska have risen from $2.68 per gallon to $3.37 over the past month. According to AAA. Prices displayed outside a popular Omaha gas station. The rising prices
By Olivia McArthur Lincoln-based PenLink provides technology used by local and federal agencies, sparking questions over public safety and personal privacy. OMAHA, Neb. – A Nebraska-based surveillance company is raising questions as artificial intelligence reshapes how law enforcement collects and analyzes data. PenLink, a Lincoln-based digital intelligence company founded in 1987, provides software used by local and federal agencies to
By Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb. — New federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are now being implemented in Nebraska, expanding work requirements and removing exemptions for some groups. Beginning in October 2025, adults up to age 64 are required to work, train or volunteer at least 20 hours per week to maintain SNAP benefits. The changes also remove previous exemptions for veterans
By Denise Valdez-Alvarez OMAHA, Neb – Pollinator education is increasing through informative events hosted by organizations around the Omaha metro area including Green Omaha Coalition and Nebraska Extension in Douglas and Sarpy counties. The Master Gardner Volunteer Program at Nebraska Extension in Douglas and Sarpy counties has partnered with the Omaha Public Library to host pollinator planting workshops across library branches. These workshops are free to attend and participants learn
By Joe Sutton A show beyond the game The Harlem Globetrotters brought more than just basketball to Baxter Arena last Thursday night, delivering a high-energy performance that blended skill, comedy and fan interaction. Known for their unique style of play, the Globetrotters turned the court into a stage, keeping fans engaged from start to finish. From trick