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Outdoor cats need a helping hand in colder months of the year – The Omaha News

By: Hannah Wheelock OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha had over 60,000 feral cats in 2018, and many rely on caretakers to give them the resources they need. In the winter, those resources become much more valuable.  As temperatures begin to drop, outdoor cat colony caretakers have been taking extra care to help them through the winter.  

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Israel’s militant response to Hamas’ attack sparks protests on 72nd and Dodge  – The Omaha News

By: Andrew Kusleika OMAHA, Neb. – Hamas fighters and military attacked Israel and as a response Israel has retaliated in a militant way. According to Al Jazeera, there are over 4,600 casualties in Gaza and over 1,400 casualties in Israel. As a result, protesters gathered on 72nd and Dodge to support Palestine.  The pro-Palestine protesters

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Westside Football seeks historic fifth-straight Class A title game – The Omaha News

By: Max Garvey Omaha, Neb. – Omaha Westside have been the defending Class A state football champions, having won two titles in the last three seasons. The Warriors have made it to the past four state championship games. Westside lost to Gretna in the 2021 Class A title game but the result was vacated due

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Movie Reviews

Leo movie review & film summary (2023)

Vijay’s last few action movies have also served as overstuffed showcases for the chipmunk-cheeked leading man. Vijay (“Beast,” “Varisu”), a former child actor, still doesn’t have much range, but he doesn’t really need to. He’s an action star, and he looks good whenever he’s dispatching scads of heavies with his feet, fists, and various mallets

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Omaha News

Council Bluffs library showcases Lincoln Highway exhibit – The Omaha News

By: Gracie Goos The Council Bluffs Library partnered with Prairie Rivers of Iowa to bring in their Lincoln Highway Heritage exhibit. The exhibit will showcase how the highway got started and how it helped with the development of Council Bluffs and brought in tourism.  Lincoln Highway Heritage Coordinator Jeanie Hou said her favorite part of

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Omaha News

An unexpected and harmonious treatment to improve health – The Omaha News

By: Dee Warren OMAHA, Neb. – Music has been a cornerstone for cultures globally throughout history and has always had a strange, yet delightful way of bringing creators and listeners together for centuries.   In addition, according to a 2020 Harvard health study, listening to your favorite music has been shown to improve health and mental

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Drink of the Week

Drink of the Week: Autumn’s Embrace

Hello Omaha! With October painting the town in its warm, earthy hues, we bring you a drink that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of this enchanting month – introducing, Autumn’s Embrace! Crafted with the cozy aromas of cinnamon and the crisp, sweet flavors of apple and pear, this cocktail will wrap you in the nostalgic comforts

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Omaha Zoo

New Male Indian Rhino Makes Public Debut in Asian Highlands

Brian, a six-year-old male Indian rhino, made his public debut in Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s Asian Highlands exhibit Sunday, October 15. His arrival marks an exciting step forward in Indian rhino conservation. Brian arrived from Ohio’s Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Tuesday, September 26. His move to Omaha was recommended per the Association

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Movie Reviews

NYFF 2023: AGGRO DR1FT, The Sweet East, Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus | Festivals & Awards

Korine’s vision of the future of cinema follows an assassin (Jordi Mollà) who seemingly spends most of his day repeating his inner monologue, assuring the audience that he’s “the world’s greatest assassin,” opining about how difficult his life is, and how he just wants to come home to his hot wife and kids. On a

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Omaha News

Local small business owners and professionals gather for early morning event – The Omaha News

By: Andrew Kusleika OMAHA, Neb. – A myriad of local business owners and businesspeople gathered at Beacon Hills Bar and Grille in Aksarben Village for an early morning event. The Omaha Empowerment Breakfast is an event that is held once a month to serve the local business community.   The small business owners that comprise the

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