By Peighton Yoakam OMAHA, Neb.- Midtown Crossing’s Turner Park went to the dogs this weekend — literally. Woofstock: Halloween in the Bark brought hundreds of pups and their owners together for an afternoon of costumes, games and community fun. Dogs playing at the enclosed area at Woofstock. (Photo/ Peighton Yoakam) A dog-friendly tradition with a
When we look back at John Cusack’s expressive and bruised-heart romantic Rob Gordon in “High Fidelity” a quarter-century after the film’s release, there’s little doubt Rob was often a petulant and immature narcissist who filtered nearly every life experience only through what it meant to him. At times, it seemed like it would shock Rob
Collectors of physical media need to get their hands on Criterion’s box set of the year, a beautiful collection of the first ten films by writer/director Wes Anderson. Criterion has released Wes Anderson films before, but this is the first time they’ve assembled them into a box set, and they’ve marked the occasion with new
Nourishing Wildlife, Protecting Habitat A partnership between The Nature Conservancy and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium benefits both Zoo animals and local grasslands Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are partnering to provide high quality nutrition in the form of fresh browse for Zoo animals while protecting one
By Mary Mitzlaff OMAHA, Neb.- This month, Omaha’s Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) hosted its first ever Welcome Fest, joining cities across the country in celebrating immigrant and refugee communities during national Welcoming Week. Welcome Fest filled Omaha with music, food and culture, featuring live performances, local food vendors and rows of booths
By Bayleigh Koch OMAHA, Neb.- The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s School of Communication is launching a new way to help students get ahead on graduate school. The Fast Track program, recently adopted by the school, allows undergraduates to take graduate-level classes that count toward both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Administrators and students say
By Sean Keating OMAHA, Neb.- The statistics paint a troubling picture: nearly half of American youth suffer from a mental disorder, suicide ranks as the third leading cause of death for those aged 12 to 25, and adequate mental health care remains financially out of reach for many. According to the National Institute of Mental
By Isaac Nielsen OMAHA, Neb.-With fall underway, classrooms and workshops across Omaha are filling with students. But learning doesn’t stop after graduation. At Hot Shops Art Center in downtown Omaha, one retired radiologist proves you’re never too old to master a new skill. For Jon Bleicher, golf was never going to cut it. “I started
By Myah French OMAHA, Neb.- With Fire Prevention Week set to begin next week, Omaha firefighters are using the time leading up to it to remind families of the small steps that can save lives. Connecting With the Community Fire Prevention Week is a national campaign focused on fire safety, but for crews at Offutt
By Jade Thornton, OMAHA, Neb. – Competitive video gaming, better known as esports, is gaining momentum worldwide, and Omaha is no exception. From college programs to community events, Omaha esports is growing fast. Esports has transformed from casual play to organized competition. Universities like the University of Nebraska Omaha and Midland University have invested in