By: Mitchell Cutcher, Reporter OMAHA, Neb- UNO has chosen Dr. Phil He as the new Senior Vice Chancellor and will be starting this role on Jan. 3rd. Dr. He currently is serving as the vice provost of faculty diversity for Northeastern University in Boston. Dr. He began his career in 1998 at the University of
By: Stephanie Veloso, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – According to an article by BusinessWire, the music streaming market is expected to grow to $45.31 billion by 2026, but a local record store is aiming to keep vinyl’s alive and well in the digital era. Homer’s is just one of the music stores downtown that add to the
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is hosting its first ever Holiday Market and offering a Black Friday Membership Deal this November. The Holiday Market is Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion. Visitors can shop sustainable gifts from 15 local artists and makers who
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is hosting its first ever Holiday Market and offering a Black Friday Membership Deal this November. The Holiday Market is Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion. Visitors can shop sustainable gifts from 15 local artists and makers who
By: Josue Garcia, Reporter After the completion of the Gene Leahy Mall in July, Omaha’s riverfront development continues its second phase of construction at the Heartland of America Park. In 2023, The Heartland of America Park will open its doors to a A Skate Ribbon in the Downtown area. The privately-funded attraction is just a small
By: Faith Staskiewicz, Reporter PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. – Tracy Weaver, owner of Recovery Room Interiors in Plattsmouth, works day to day without worry that he might lose staff; this is because he has figured out how to run his business in a way that prevents the short staffing issue. “The culture here is you get to do
By: Madison Bonin, Reporter OMAHA Neb. – Veteran’s Day was last Friday, November 11th. There were many events happening on and around campus to honor those who have served. UNO’s military connected resource center honored those who served this past Thursday and Friday with an event they had never done before. Assistant Director of the military
Add big sparkle to your season thanks to the dazzling array of fun happening throughout the city. From beloved traditions to festive events, Omaha makes it easy to infuse this time of year with joy and memories thanks to a handful of mainstay celebrations that families and more look forward to year after year. Get
From savoring stacked Reuben sandwiches and stellar ramen to strolling one of the nation’s best zoos, Omaha is a must-see Midwest charmer. In the mid-1850s, Omaha’s reputation as a stop for pioneers migrating to the coast earned it the nickname “Gateway to the West.” Since then, the city has grown into Nebraska’s largest metropolis —
By: Devin Holcomb, Reporter Omaha, Neb. – Don Bacon has won the midterm election. However, The Omaha News was able to interview both Vargas and Bacon before the final ballot was counted about how their campaigns went. Both candidates are grateful for all their supporters and this is what Vargas and Bacon had to said