By Peighton Yoakam , OMAHA, Neb—Legacy Chophouse, a newly opened modern-rustic steakhouse, is quickly making a name for itself—not just for its locally sourced menu but for its commitment to community involvement. Since opening its doors in November 2024, following the closure of Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, Legacy Chophouse has embraced the metro area by giving
By Mare Pritchard, OMAHA, Neb. – According to a recent study 223.6 million people are reading magazines. Omaha natives George Stephens and Luke Koester alongside Grace Porter and Justin Cunningham are finding their way in the magazine industry. The quartet all graduated from University of Nebraska Omaha’s creative writing program. The idea to create a
By Isaac Nielsen, OMAHA, Neb. – If you’ve ever wondered what Antarctica looked like millions of years ago, you don’t have to travel to the South Pole to find out. From now until May 4, Omaha’s Durham Museum is offering visitors an unprecedented look at the prehistoric past with its latest exhibit, Antarctic Dinosaurs. This
By Andrew Coughlin, OMAHA, Neb. – Parents across Omaha are facing an increasingly dire childcare shortage across the metro, with long waitlists, costs increasing by the day, and staffing shortages that push many families to scramble. As demand for daycare services skyrockets, working parents are being compelled to make difficult choices, including cutting back hours
Horror is a big part of Austin, Texas. It’s not just the wonderful Fantastic Fest that unfolds every September, but the genre has been a major part of every SXSW I’ve ever attended. Even the Headliners here have an adults-only edge to them from the gore of “Death of a Unicorn” to the murderous betrayals
Want to relive your Omaha Fashion Week experience? We’ve rounded up all the photos, blog features, and press coverage from the February 2025 season…all in one place for your viewing pleasure! Stay up-to-date as we share more coverage from the season by following us on Facebook and Instagram. IN HOUSE Runway Photography by Heather &
Colorado Spartans @ Omaha Beef March 15th – 6:30pm CT Liberty First Credit Union Arena vs The Omaha Beef are currently 1-0, maintaining a 22-game winning streak as they prepare for their home opener at Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Ralston on Saturday. The visiting Colorado Spartans are also 1-0, having secured a road
At this year’s SXSW, I’ve found that it’s easier to spot the thematic throughlines across projects. It’s a testament to the programmers for creating a line-up where the films feel in conversation with each other. Where else do you get films like “Together” and “Friendship,”–both of which explore the physical and mental toll of codependency–have
By Andrew Smith, OMAHA, Neb. – A large crowd gathers in the AMC theater’s parking lot in Council Bluffs to shop Florida strawberries on March 7, 2024. Andrew Smith/The Omaha News For Strawberries — Full News Package by Andrew Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIKdhRamLNE It’s not the best time of year to grow strawberries in the Midwest. Locally,
Dodge Street and 72nd Street Intersection, Omaha, Nebraska, Saturday. March 15, 2025. (UNO/Abigail Gocek) By Abigail Gocek OMAHA, Neb.- Traffic crashes within Omaha, resulting in both fatalities and serious injury, have risen in Omaha. Typically varying by year, the city of Omaha Fatal Crash Dashboard reports over 30 fatal crashes per year since 2022. So