We’re thrilled to announce Jeff Ewelt as the new Chief Zoological Officer at our Zoo. With over 14 years of leadership at ZooMontana and decades of experience in animal care and the zoo and aquarium industry, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven ability to inspire teams and advance organizational goals. In this
Apple TV’s new comedy-drama “Government Cheese” boasts a talented cast. The story is witty, filled with religious references and commentary on 1960s culture. The sprightly soundtrack features well-chosen soul, krautrock, and pop. Why, then, does this series not rank amongst the best things to air on TV this year? The problem isn’t lead actor (and
The latest film by David Cronenberg is his most personal in decades. Written after the death of his wife of 43 years, it’s about the unending nature of grief, the strange ways that people suffer, and what constitutes the truth in a world of endless, meaningless possibilities. In “The Shrouds” (in theaters April 18), an
Omaha Beef @ Beaumont Renegades April 13th – 6:00pm CT Doggett Ford Park Arena The Beef return to action after another bye week and head to Beaumont Texas to take on the Renegades for the first all-time meeting between the clubs on Sunday. Omaha defeated the Idaho Horsemen 28-24 on March 29th while the Renegades
A case can be made that the recent announcement of Amazon gaining creative control of the James Bond series from producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, its caretakers of the last thirty years, should be welcome news. After all, there hasn’t been a new film since “No Time to Die” opened in 2021, and
Anchors Jayme Bridie and Anthony Blue close The Omaha News’ first newscast on Nov. 25, 2003. File photo By Andrew Smith, OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha News has been around for some time now. It actually predates the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media by a couple years, which
By Abigail Gocek OMAHA, Neb.- The world of fast fashion is ever-changing with new trends replacing old ones at increasing speed. The answering slow fashion movement can trace its roots back centuries, with the modern focus on sustainable wardrobes emerging heavily in the early 2000’s, according to the American University of Paris. Uniform Market states
By Paxton DeVault, OMAHA, Neb. – From a majestic monarch butterfly to a beautiful hummingbird hovering over a flower, the Sean Kenney Nature Connects exhibit at Lauritzen Gardens features 18 extraordinary sculptures built from just LEGOs. With more than 275,000 LEGO bricks, this vibrant and spirited exhibit not only conveys the beauty of nature but
(Alex Tippets working on Japanese homework. Alex is a student at the University of Nebraska Omaha enrolled in Japanese language courses. (Photo by Jade Thornton, 2025) By Jade Thorton, OMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) will officially launch a new Japanese Minor this fall, answering years of student interest and expanding
Growth milestone marks a turning point for housing, infrastructure, and regional planning By Grace Huffstetler, OMAHA, Neb.- The Omaha metro area has officially joined the ranks of mid-sized U.S. metro regions with more than one million residents—a milestone experts say comes with big implications for the city’s future. MAPA map of Omaha Metro transit system