A packed room of viewers watched Omaha City Council District 2 candidates answer questions during a primary election debate at Assembly of the Saints church on March 12, 2025. Andrew Smith/The Omaha News By Andrew Smith, OMAHA, Neb. – A group of young community organizers hosted an Omaha City Council District 2 primary debate in
By Andrew Coughlin, OMAHA, Neb. – As summer temperatures rise, so do concerns about the uneven way heat is distributed across Omaha. Experts say a growing number of neighborhoods are experiencing what’s known as the urban heat island effect—a phenomenon where certain parts of the city become significantly hotter than surrounding areas due to human
By Abigail Gocek OMAHA, Neb.- The National Association of Women in Construction, or NAWIC, supports women within the industry. A largely male-dominated field, there are about 1.2 million women totaling 14% of workers within the construction industry, according to CONEXPO CON/AGG. Construction sign Outside the construction site of the new Central Library at Dodge Street
By Grace Huffstetler, OMAHA, Neb. – There’s a common misconception that homeschooled students lack opportunities to socialize. However studies suggest they socialize just as well as their public school peers. Homeschooling has grown steadily over the past decade. According to the Nebraska Department of Education, over fifteen thousand students were homeschooled in the state last
Set in a future world where no one ages, there are no animals and precious few plants, Fleur Fortuné’s dystopian sci-fi drama “The Assessment” follows isolated scientists Mia (Elizabeth Olsen) and Aaryan (Himesh Patel) as they endure an arduous, week-long, and ultimately absurd government-mandated test, led by the wildly unpredictable assessor Virginia (Alicia Vikander), designed
Here’s how you know you’re having a bad night: Your boss dies under questionable circumstances during a State Dinner at the White House, and everyone around you is certifiably out of their minds. The President and his family: unhinged. The President’s unelected advisor: vain and shady. The staff: suspicious. The Australian contingent, including rumors of
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park have once again claimed top national honors in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, securing first place in every category for the third year in a row. Best Zoo – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium (Third consecutive win) Best
Annapurna Sriram’s feature debut “Fu*cktoys,” about a sex worker earning a living while undoing a curse, is farce, psychodrama, theological inquiry, softcore, satire, and tragedy, all at the same time. And in an era when nearly everyone has gone digital, it’s been shot on 16mm color film by Cory Fraiman-Lott (another name film buffs should
Trey Dudley-Giles was named the defensive player of the week as he grabbed two interceptions and helped the Beef extend their winning streak to 23-games as they defeated the Colorado Spartans last Saturday 33-12 at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Dudley-Giles is not tied with Donta Jones for the most career interceptions as a member
Introducing our Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Jennifer Kros-Dorfmeyer. After an extensive search, Jennifer joins the Zoo team with a diverse marketing and business background, spanning retail, eCommerce, manufacturing, business-to-business and business-to-consumer industries, right here in Omaha. Jennifer’s reputation for transforming brands, elevating customer experiences and fostering meaningful connections makes her an excellent fit