By Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb. — Dogs that come into shelters often carry the effects of neglect or abuse, shaping how they react to people and their surroundings. At the Nebraska Humane Society, Executive Vice President Steven Elonich said those signs can be immediate. “We’ll have dogs come in showing signs of trauma and neglect… being scared of people,
By Olivia McArthur Low turnout in past primaries highlights the importance of registering and voting before May 12 With Nebraska’s primary election set for May 12, local leaders are encouraging residents to register and make a plan to vote—emphasizing the role primaries play in shaping the general election. Key deadlines are quickly approaching. Voters must register online or by mail by
By Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb. – A proposed stadium development in Omaha’s Millwork Commons area could reshape the future of downtown, bringing new opportunities for growth while also raising questions about cost and community impact. The project, planned just north of Cuming Street, includes a 20-acre mixed-use development featuring retail, dining, and housing. At its center would be a stadium, seating between
By Ella Meis OMAHA, Neb. — For patients navigating heart concerns, the local gym is transforming from a place of fitness into a critical front for survival. As medical technology catches up to patient needs, the “guesswork” once associated with cardiac monitoring is being replaced by rapid, AI-driven diagnostics. Aiden Zapia, an Omaha local, had
By Sam Eckler OMAHA, Neb. — Meal prep and delivery services are continuing to expand nationwide, with local businesses in Omaha reflecting a broader shift in how consumers access prepared meals. More than 28 million users have subscribed to meal kit delivery services, many through subscription models, according to industry data (Accio, n.d.). The global meal kit
By Denise Valdez-Alvarez OMAHA, Neb. – Community members came together Saturday to support local artists participating in Art Battle Omaha, hosted by Culxr House. The art showdowns began in 2022 after Marcey Yates, founder and executive director of Culxr House, was inspired by an Art Battle event he attended in Chicago. After identifying a need for art spaces, community support and more opportunities for artists, Yates partnered with Art Battle to launch Art Battle Omaha. The event has since grown from a series held every other month from March
By Rhett Uleman OMAHA Neb. – Petitioners can be found near crowded events, post offices and DMV’s around Omaha gathering signatures to put the question of statewide legalization of online sports betting on the ballot this November. A coalition of casino owners led by WarHorse, Nebraska’s biggest casino operator, is backing those petitions, WarHorse’s Director of Government relations, Lynne McNally,
By Joe Sutton OMAHA Neb. – Indy Finds Consistency in Straight-Set Win The Omaha Supernovas were swept by the Indy Ignite on Saturday night, falling in straight sets 21-25, 19-25, and 21-25. Indy controlled much of the match, using steady execution and timely scoring runs to keep Omaha from gaining traction in any of the three sets.
By Elise Gaines OMAHA Neb.—A California jury on March 25 found Meta and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to be addictive for a young woman who began using them as a child, awarding $6 million in damages — the first time a jury has held tech companies accountable for addictive platform design. Both companies plan to
By Ella Alberts OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police and banking industry professionals are warning financial institutions about ATM “jackpotting” attacks, a method of theft that allows criminals to force machines to dispense large amounts of cash. Jackpotting allows criminals to essentially clear through bank accounts in a matter of seconds, directly impacting the banking facility. While the tactic has been documented