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Omaha Robberies – The Omaha News

By: Matt Detlefsen, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – In 2021, Nebraska had 238 reported robberies, according to Statista. In fact, two suspects have recently been arrested for a bank robbery in Omaha from January. Bank robberies are at record lows, but they’re still a high prolific crime. Liberty First Credit Union Branch Manager Zach Lake said

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Dominik Danis – Journey as a Maverick – The Omaha News

By: Geiler Damian, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – From training with the first team of a professional club in Slovakia to playing Division 1 soccer in the United States. That’s the story of center-back Dominik Danis. Born in Banovce nad Bebravou, Slovakia, Danis completed a part of his soccer formation at AS Trencin and was later

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News: Beef 60 Tropics 22

Omaha Beef 60 @ Topeka Tropics 22 April 1, 2023 – 7pm Stormont Vail Events Center April 1, 2023 The Omaha Beef continued its winning ways with a 60-22 victory over the Topeka Tropics.  The Beef improved to 3-0 in Champions Indoor Football and will next host the Gillette Mustangs in a battle of unbeatens.

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The ongoing fight for Medical Marijuana in Nebraska – The Omaha News

By: Madison Bonin, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – LB 588 is the newest piece of legislation looking to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska. Reporter Madison Bonin sits down with two moms whose sons’ lives would be completely changed with the legalization of medical marijuana. Teddy Bronson and Jayen Hochstein are two normal little boys living with

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The Harlem Globetrotters Visit Omaha for their 2023 World Tour, Celebrate nearly 100 Years as a Team – The Omaha News

By: Faith Staskiewicz, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – According to History.com, The Harlem Globetrotters originated in Chicago in 1926. They continue to play around the world today, including right here in Omaha. The Harlem Globetrotters made a stop at the Baxter Arena for their 2023 World Tour. They claim to be a show you can’t look

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Omaha Zoo

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Announces Giraffe Calf’s Name

A female Reticulated giraffe calf born on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been named Hope.  The name was inspired by long-time supporter Peg Pease, who has been volunteering at the Zoo as a docent since 1995. On Tuesday mornings, Pease can be found in the Syd and Betty

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Gaming

The Best (And Worst) April Fools’ Jokes In Gaming For 2023

April Fool’s Day has finally come to add a little bit more chaos to the week, as jokes and lies fly around unrestricted. But we understand what April 1 is all about—a chance for developers to sneak in some humor in our favorite games. These April Fools’ jokes are getting a little more advanced and

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A Mad, Mad, Mad March: The History of March Madness

March Madness – the term alone sends a rush of excitement through the veins of basketball fans everywhere. It’s that special time of year when college basketball teams from across the United States come together to compete for the ultimate title – NCAA Division I Basketball Champion. But how did this annual tradition begin, and

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Gaming

All The Battle Royales That Died After Fortnite & PUBG Blew Up

Image: Epic / Square Enix / Boss Key / Kotaku / LadadikArt (Shutterstock) It’s almost poetic that, in a genre built on many people fighting to stay alive until just a few remain, so many battle royale games have launched, flopped, and died over the last few years. Not every new battle royale can find

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Omaha Zoo

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Mourns Loss of Beloved Rhino

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium sadly announces the death of Jontu, a male, Greater one-horned rhino, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from complications related to a gastrointestinal illness. He was 15 years old. Jontu arrived at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in May 2011 and was a popular resident of the Zoo’s Asian

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