By Peighton Yoakam OMAHA, Neb. — As temperatures drop and the need for community support rises, students at the University of Nebraska Omaha are stepping up, turning classroom theory into real-world action. Through UNO’s Service-Learning Academy, students connect with local nonprofits, schools, and organizations to provide hands-on service while gaining valuable experience  Hands-On Learning Meets

By Davion Scott-Bell OMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska Medical Center is taking a major step forward to change how future health professionals learn and train.  Project Health, a $2.19 billion expansion on UNMC’s Omaha campus, will connect education, research and patient care in one place. The initiative serves as the foundation for Project

By Mary Mitzlaff OMAHA, Neb. — Animal shelters nationwide are facing rising costs and crowded conditions, and the Nebraska Humane Society is finding creative ways to help more pets find homes.  The shelter teamed up with Prehistoric Putt to host a mini-golf fundraiser, turning a night of putt-putt into a lifeline for animals in need. 

By Wyatt Lehr OMAHA, Neb.- Across the Omaha metro, esports are becoming more than just a game. It’s becoming a gateway to digital careers in marketing, broadcasting and technology.   Colleges and high schools are investing in esports programs that teach students teamwork, communication and technical production skills. Those same skills apply to modern industries that

By Paxton DeVault OMAHA, Neb. — The holidays can be a difficult time for many older adults living in care facilities — but at Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, staff are working every day to make sure residents never lose their sense of home.  Walking through the halls, you’ll hear laughter, see warm smiles, and

By Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb.-Thousands of Nebraskans are caught in the middle of the federal SNAP shutdown, leaving families without food assistance and putting pressure on Omaha’s local economy.  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, has been paused during the federal government shutdown. The program provides monthly food benefits to more than

By Pablo Perez OMAHA, Neb.- Inside Iglesia Agua Viva, Sunday mornings overflow with music, prayer, and connection. But behind the scenes, something deeper is happening — a passing of the torch. The Omaha church is taking a new approach to leadership transition by mentoring its next pastor from within the congregation.  For the year, Pastor Tony

By Isaac Nielsen OMAHA, Neb.- The Best of Omaha Soirée isn’t just an awards party. It’s a night where Omaha’s favorite businesses, performers, and creators come together to celebrate what makes the city tick.  Hosted by Omaha Magazine, this year’s soirée filled the venue with activity from the moment guests walked in. In the foyer,

By Paxton DeVault OMAHA, Neb. — At Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, care goes far beyond medicine and daily routines. For the staff here, it’s about finding purpose, connection, and dignity in the smallest moments — what they call their “Moments of Truth.”  These moments represent heroic acts of service that transcend daily duties, embodying