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
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
“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
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
To the Academic Planning Committee and University Leadership: I am urging you to reconsider the proposed elimination of the Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design (TMFD) program. While recent enrollment declines are concerning, cutting TMFD entirely would be shortsighted and would ignore the significant opportunities this program brings to UNL, Nebraska, and the global marketplace. 1.
Basic training in the United States Marine Corps is a lonely business. So lonely, in fact, that 18-year-old Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer, “13 Reasons Why”), the central protagonist of Netflix’s new series “Boots,” frequently has conversations with his hidden queer self. Though dressed alike, Cope’s concealed persona is blunt, witty, and encouraging, while the Cameron
By Pablo Perez OMAHA, Neb.- After years of struggling with officer shortages, the Omaha Police Department (OPD) is finally seeing new momentum in its recruiting efforts. Applications have nearly tripled in the past year, marking a hopeful shift for a department that’s been operating below full strength. At one point earlier this year, OPD was
By Wyatt Lehr OMAHA, Neb.- Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are scheduled to take effect in 2026. Here in Omaha, this is raising concerns as levels of food insecurity are already at historic highs. President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” passed on July 4, 2025, will reduce SNAP funding by $186
By Mary Mitzlaff OMAHA, Neb.- It’s no secret that animals can lift our spirits, but research shows they can also improve mental health. Here in Nebraska, where nearly one in five people faces a mental health challenge, therapy dogs are helping bridge the gap. After more than 30 years as a mental health therapist, Holly
By Mare Pritchard OMAHA, Neb.- Over the summer, UNO’s Chancellor JoAnne Li along with Vice Chancellor and Athletic Director Adrian Dowell released a statement that said the university would opt out of the House vs. NCAA settlement. Nicknamed the House Settlement, the lawsuit was brought forth by former ASU swimmer Grant House aiming for the