By Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb.-Thousands of Nebraskans are caught in the middle of the federal SNAP shutdown, leaving families without food assistance and putting pressure on Omaha’s local economy. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, has been paused during the federal government shutdown. The program provides monthly food benefits to more than
Between the ages of 3 and 5, I fell in love with the movies after seeing my very first one, learned how to read and write, and discovered there was actually a job out there that combined all of those things into one: A film critic. From that point on, I knew what I wanted
By Pablo Perez OMAHA, Neb.- Inside Iglesia Agua Viva, Sunday mornings overflow with music, prayer, and connection. But behind the scenes, something deeper is happening — a passing of the torch. The Omaha church is taking a new approach to leadership transition by mentoring its next pastor from within the congregation. For the year, Pastor Tony
By Isaac Nielsen OMAHA, Neb.- The Best of Omaha Soirée isn’t just an awards party. It’s a night where Omaha’s favorite businesses, performers, and creators come together to celebrate what makes the city tick. Hosted by Omaha Magazine, this year’s soirée filled the venue with activity from the moment guests walked in. In the foyer,
By Paxton DeVault OMAHA, Neb. — At Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, care goes far beyond medicine and daily routines. For the staff here, it’s about finding purpose, connection, and dignity in the smallest moments — what they call their “Moments of Truth.” These moments represent heroic acts of service that transcend daily duties, embodying
By Jade Thornton OMAHA, Neb. – As temperatures drop and the first signs of winter hit the Midwest, Omaha drivers are taking steps to make sure their cars are ready for the cold months ahead. Experts say winter weather can be tough on vehicles, especially on car batteries. According to AAA, a car battery loses
By Mare Pritchard OMAHA, Neb., – A group of young adults have found themselves at the center of internet viralness and creative events. For the last year, the group has amassed nearly 8 thousand followers and over 27 million views across multiple platforms while hosting events that range from lemonade stands to African weddings. The
By Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb. – November is National Adoption Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of providing stable, loving homes for children in foster care. According to the Nebraska Children’s Home Society, in Nebraska, more than 6,200 children are currently in foster care, many still waiting to be adopted or placed in
My eighth-grade teacher’s name was Mrs. Hughes. She always told us not to be a bump on a log if she saw that we weren’t using our energy to its full potential. I thought she’d coined the phrase until we read S. E. Hinton’s The Outsiders as a class. It’s right there on the fourth
Before I was a friend and colleague, I was a fan. In my early and mid-teens in the 1970s, I was a loner jock/pop culture nerd who was obsessed with these pursuits: Playing and watching baseball and football and to a lesser extent basketball, and consuming issues of Sports Illustrated and Sport and Baseball Digest,