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Haunted Omaha: Spooky Spots for a Chilling Halloween

This Halloween season in Omaha, take a creepy tour, visit a haunted spot, or stare into the eyes of an enchanted angel. You’ll score the shivers you crave. Many of these attractions are open year-round, so if you miss them in October, don’t fret. So jump in – if you dare! Jamie Nestroyl, founder of

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I Doubled in Size: Lee Pace on the Legacy of “The Fall” | Interviews

“The Fall,” now finally available on Mubi and getting a theatrical release from the company, feels impossible. It’s one of those films that’s richly steeped in the history of cinema while also expressing itself through a unique, special voice. Of course, no one got it. The story goes that, fifteen minutes into its TIFF launch,

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NYFF 2024: Little, Big, and Far, Lázaro at Night, 7 Walks with Mark Brown  | Festivals & Awards

Presented in the New York Film Festival’s Currents section, a complement to the main-slate selection that traces “a more complete picture of contemporary cinema with an emphasis on new and innovative forms and voices,” as per the programmers, all three films covered in this dispatch sit curiously between narrative and documentary traditions, challenging our ability

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Local Reporter Praises Omaha’s Dog and Proposal-Friendly Places

    Jack Keenan is a friendly face that helps Omahans start their day. As a morning anchor on KETV Channel 7, Keenan has gotten to know the city and surrounding areas through his reportage and by doing segments like “Now Serving Omaha,” “Welcome to the Weekend,” and

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Hammy Acting and Stilted Pacing Dampen Peacock’s “Hysteria!”

A beloved high school quarterback is fooling around with his secret girlfriend at her home. A sudden knock on the bedroom door startles them both. Petrified, the girl hustles her boyfriend into her closet, yelling, “Just a minute!” to her mother. The door opens, and a man in a scary mask attacks the girl, who

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Omaha News

Halloween’s Impact on Eating Disorders – The Omaha News

By Jenna Janssen OMAHA, Neb — With Halloween approaching, many people look forward to indulging in candy and treats. However, for those battling eating disorders, this holiday can bring about significant challenges. The season’s focus on sweets can trigger unhealthy behaviors, particularly for individuals who struggle with restrictive eating or binge-eating disorders. Dr. Casey N.

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The New Rapid Pace of Fashion Trend Cycles – The Omaha News

By Sapphire Bennett OMAHA, Neb. – Fashion trend cycles used to be connected to the changing of seasons, but they now have their own timeline. Trend cycles have sped up drastically over the past few years, thanks to fast-paced social medias and consumer’s need for constant newness. To some, this means more freedom to explore

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WEST COAST SWING DANCE LESSONS AT BUSHWACKERS – The Omaha News

By Riley McCall Omaha, NE- A unique dance style is captivating locals at Bushwackers, and it’s no surprise that participants are falling in love with it. The popular venue explores how one instructor shares her passion for West Coast Swing. Colorado native Michelle Benham has had a love for dance nearly her entire life, and

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Douglas County Election Commission In the Home Stretch of a Long Journey  – The Omaha News

By Ben Battafarano OMAHA, Neb. — Election day is less than three weeks away, and the Douglas County Election Commission has been preparing Omaha for months. They’ve been hiring poll workers, sending out early voting ballots, approving polling sites, and generally making sure the public has access to smooth, safe, and accurate elections.   While the

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Apple TV+’s “Shrinking” Really Starts Putting the Pieces Together in Second Season | TV/Streaming

While some of the flaws of the first year of Apple’s hit “Shrinking”—nominated for a pair of Emmys, including Best Actor—remain at the start of the sophomore outing, this is the year in which the Jason Segel dramedy really finds its voice, confidently balancing its comedic and emotional currents in a way that’s entertaining and

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