By Davion Scott-Bell OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s uBEATS program is redefining how middle and high school students explore science and health care careers. Offering more than 100 free online learning modules, the program gives students in grades 6-12 a head start in STEM and health science education, all from the
By Isaac Nielsen OMAHA, Neb. – Rachel Ware is one of Omaha’s most recognizable comedians, and her influence extends beyond the stage. For more than a decade, she has been turning everyday moments into humor that audiences can relate to, while helping foster the next generation of local performers. “The good news for me is
By Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb. – A new study from LendingTree ranks Omaha first in the nation for the highest rate of DUI charges, with more than four out of every 1,000 drivers facing a DUI. That’s more than double the national average of 1.9 per 1,000 drivers. The study analyzed data from the nation’s
By Wyatt Lehr OMAHA, Neb. – A new exhibit at The Durham Museum is using science and history to teach visitors about hockey and its lasting impact on communities like Omaha. The traveling exhibit, “Hockey: Faster Than Ever,” explores the science and history of the sport and connects fans to the game’s evolution. Despite not
By Peighton Yoakam OMAHA, Neb. – Every Wednesday night, the NOMA Café in North Omaha transforms into a midweek escape filled with rhythm, laughter and a sense of belonging. The sweet sounds of the saxophone, piano and smooth R&B fill the air, and at the center of it all is saxophonist Chad Stoner, who performs
By Pablo Perez OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Aviation Institute is expanding hands-on training to prepare students for one of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields: aviation. With a nationwide pilot shortage and rising demand for aviation professionals, UNO has invested in new flight simulators that strengthen training for students pursuing careers
“If the devil’s alive, he lived here.” — Quote in the Chicago Tribune, attributed to a worker who was involved in the demolition of John Wayne Gacy’s house. While working as a news columnist in the 1990s, I had one of the most macabre experiences of my life when I was granted access to the
One of the more popular sections of the Chicago International Film Festival each year is the After Dark sidebar, a collection of films from around the world that are just a bit different from the usual fest fare—something a little stranger and wilder and containing plenty of sex, violence, and straight-up weirdness to appeal to
Documentary is a filmmaking approach inherently designed for remembrance. In fact, it’s the approach that most closely aligns with photography and the desire to capture a moment, a person, or a thing before the forces of time overcome and erase its existence. So, you know, usually with these films, you’re going to get a topic
The 61st edition of the Chicago International Film Festival has boasted an unusually strong lineup of high-quality titles from around the world, including such significant works as “The Secret Agent,” “The Mastermind,” and “It Was Just an Accident.” However, if I had to pick just one favorite, I would have to go with “Silent Friend.”