By Andrew Coughlin, OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha voters are gearing up for a competitive mayoral election, with the mayor’s seat as the prize. Incumbent Mayor Jean Stothert, who has served since 2013, is seeking a historic fourth term. She officially filed for re-election on February 21, solidifying her place in the upcoming race. Stothert faces
By Sean Keating, OMAHA, Neb. — For many young buyers, the dream of homeownership can feel out of reach, as a competitive market continues to drive up prices. In Omaha, the median sale price for homes recently hit $262,000—a 3% increase from the previous year. This meteoric rise over one calendar year is symptomatic of
What if minorities helped billionaires become better people? That’s a tad reductive, but the basic premise of “Running Point,” a fictionalized take on the life of Los Angeles Lakers co-owner Jeanie Buss, is little more than a combination of “Succession” and “Ted Lasso” (with a tiny dash of “Arrested Development”), only, this time, the rich
No matter how dragged-out Oscar season can seem, I’m a fan of this time of year—mostly because the focus is on the quality of films, not how much they make at the box office. But there is one aspect of these months of build-up that can be really wearying: Once the Academy Award nominations are
As he sits on the throne as the King of the Streaming Era, writer/director Taylor Sheridan has sometimes been accused of being pretentious and even misogynistic. Whatever criticisms can be levied at his output, he is arguably the creator who has most earned the right to his pretensions today. He is more of an industry
In a time of great international anxiety, the television ground seems fertile for a bit of soapy escapism. Enter NBC’s highly-promoted “Grosse Pointe Garden Society,” which may not exactly wither and die, but struggles to grow in its four episodes sent to press, lacking in most of the key departments needed to make a network
Before we’re introduced to the characters and concept of Hulu’s new series “A Thousand Blows,” we’re told that “The following is inspired by real characters who lived and fought together in London’s East End.” These characters, despite the slight differences between them, all harbour a darkness within them, ranging from childhood traumas to the murder
A visionary at the intersection of style and sustainability, Maria Corpuz is reshaping the landscape of branded merchandise through her company Bel Merch & Design. As founder and creative director, she crafts elevated product collections that merge innovative design with environmental consciousness, challenging the industry’s status quo. Her distinctive eye for curating high-end, sustainable merchandise
DJ Riz | WEDNESDAY STUDENT NIGHT I’ve played OFW once in 2024 as a Preparty DJ. I love to play House music! The high energy, the urge to dance and really let loose is addictive. That’s the joy I want others to feel. I make sure the party stays live by playing music guests didn’t know
After nearly two years, Showtime’s hit series “Yellowjackets” is finally back for its third season. Though Season 1 was critically acclaimed, the second suffered from an unraveling narrative that oftentimes felt too chaotic for the grounded show this once was. (A classic example of a bloated sophomore season that didn’t understand that the languid pace