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
By Katie Gomez OMAHA, Neb.- As the Omaha Farmers Market nears its final weekend of the season in mid-October, local growers say the work never really stops. From planting seeds in the dead of winter to tending greenhouses in the spring, farmers spend the entire year preparing to bring fresh produce and local goods to
By Davion Scott-Bell OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Nebraska at Omaha is celebrating a milestone in Maverick athletics: the first graduating class of student-athletes from its co-ed swimming and diving program. At the same time, the Mavericks have already launched their new season and are set to compete in their opening meet this weekend.
By Peighton Yoakam, WATERLOO, Ne.- When a powerful storm ripped through Waterloo earlier last month, residents like Walt Getze were left stunned by the damage. “Oh, God. The tree was down,” he recalled. “It was just like a tornado going through.” The storm toppled trees, damaged fences and gardens, and left many neighborhoods cleaning up
By Mary Pritchard, OMAHA, Neb- On May 29, at the 7th annual Omaha Sports Commission Awards Show (OSCAS), history was made. That night, surrounded by fellow sports casters, journalists, athletes and coaches Ana Bellinghausen became the first woman nominated and awarded the Steve Pivovar Sports Media Person of the Year. The prestigious award, presented by