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Skatepark Gets a Fresh Look Thanks to Skaters and the City – The Omaha News

By Jade Thornton OMAHA, Ne.- Skaters in South Omaha are getting more time on their boards this fall after Lynch Park Skatepark got a major upgrade. Over the summer the city worked with local skaters and the Nebraska Public Skateparks Council to fix up the old park. With help from a grant by The Skatepark

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What it means for local journalists  – The Omaha News

By Elise Gaines OMAHA, Ne.- Censorship within the media has caused concern across the U.S., particularly local journalists. Late night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel was recently suspended due to his comments on the recent death of podcaster, Charlie Kirk. The suspension caused an uproar as viewers believed Kimmel’s suspension was an indication of threatening

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How Persnickety Pig Keeps a Father’s Spirit Alive  – The Omaha News

By Bayleigh Koch COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Every time Tom BeVirt lights his grill, he still hears his father’s voice — a quiet nudge, a laugh, a reminder to “get to work.”  What began as a weekend experiment between father and son has grown into something much bigger: a small business seasoned with memory, grief,

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Omaha Advances Vision Zero Plan to Eliminate Traffic Deaths by 2045  – The Omaha News

By Katie Gomez OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha is two years into its Vision Zero Action Plan — a citywide initiative that aims to eliminate all traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2045.  Mayor Jean Stothert formally committed Omaha to the Vision Zero program, joining more than 40 communities across the United States that have adopted

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Athletes Unlimited Brings Pro Volleyball Championship to Omaha for the First Time  – The Omaha News

By Myah French OMAHA, Ne.- For the first time, Omaha hosted the Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship, bringing the top volleyball players in the country and passionate fans together for fast-paced, high-energy competition at Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Ralston.  Athletes Unlimited, founded in 2021, is a professional women’s volleyball league that flips the

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Midtown Crossing Chili Crawl Brings Omaha Together with Food, Fitness, and Fun – The Omaha News

By Peighton Yoakam OMAHA, Neb. — Midtown Crossing turned up the heat last Saturday during its annual Chili Crawl, where residents sampled local recipes, met new people, and celebrated community spirit on a perfect fall afternoon.  For Maggie Thomas, general manager of Bloc Fitness, the event was more than a chance to enjoy chili —

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Smile on the Run brings orthodontic care to the community – The Omaha News

By Davion Scott- Bell OMAHA, Neb.- For many people, getting to the orthodontist isn’t as simple as it sounds. Whether it’s not having a vehicle, balancing school and work, or living with mobility challenges, traditional dental care can be hard to access. Smile on the Run, an Omaha-based mobile orthodontic service, is working to change

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Chaz Ebert Launches National Awards to Honor Acts of Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness as Siskel & Ebert Approaches 50th Anniversary | Chaz’s Journal

The FECK Awards spotlight the power of everyday heroes and bold visionaries who elevate humanity through action, proving that compassion and kindness aren’t just ideals, but powerful forces reshaping lives and communities Chicago (October 15, 2025) – Chaz Ebert—CEO of RogerEbert.com, humanitarian, film producer, and wife of the late Pulitzer Prize-winner Roger Ebert—today announced that

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“Battlefield 6” Seeks to Reclaim the Front Line of Multiplayer Shooters | Video Games

“Battlefield” has been around for over two decades. Still, even its most diehard fans would probably argue that it’s been a bit of a non-factor in the first-person shooter conversation for much of the second half of that timespan, after the disappointing “Battlefield V” in 2018 and “Battlefield 2042” in 2021, a game so broken

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CBS Wants Your Sitcom Time to Be Spent at the “DMV” | TV/Streaming

There’s something comforting about a well-done workplace comedy. It’s the relatability of people sanded down by capitalism, forced to go into cubicles or other office spaces like so many viewers do every Monday, which usually allows for a bit of perspective. Think your job sucks? At least you don’t work at the DMV. That’s the

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