By Wyatt Lehr OMAHA, Neb. – A new exhibit at The Durham Museum is using science and history to teach visitors about hockey and its lasting impact on communities like Omaha. The traveling exhibit, “Hockey: Faster Than Ever,” explores the science and history of the sport and connects fans to the game’s evolution. Despite not
By Peighton Yoakam OMAHA, Neb. – Every Wednesday night, the NOMA Café in North Omaha transforms into a midweek escape filled with rhythm, laughter and a sense of belonging. The sweet sounds of the saxophone, piano and smooth R&B fill the air, and at the center of it all is saxophonist Chad Stoner, who performs
By Pablo Perez OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Aviation Institute is expanding hands-on training to prepare students for one of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields: aviation. With a nationwide pilot shortage and rising demand for aviation professionals, UNO has invested in new flight simulators that strengthen training for students pursuing careers
By Ella Meis OMAHA, Ne.- At an off-campus house near the University of Nebraska at Omaha, four roommates say their cats are more than just pets — they’re part of their daily routine. UNO students Payton Fitchner and Daphne study together at their dining table while working on a laptop. (Photo/Ella Meis) Between classes, jobs,
By Madelyn Schmidt OMAHA, Neb- The University of Nebraska at Omaha is stepping up its commitment to campus-community partnership and the the Newman Civic Fellowship is playing a key role. Anna Spethman, Volunteer & Civic Engagement Programs Manager in UNO’s Office of Engagement, describes the fellowship as a “a bridge between student passion and real
By Mary Mitzlaff OMAHA, Neb. – As fall settles in, shorter days and longer nights can do more than change the weather, they can affect how we feel. At the University of Nebraska Omaha, counselors say the season can trigger real mental health challenges for students. The fall season brings changing leaves and cooler air
By Jade Thornton OMAHA, Ne.- Skaters in South Omaha are getting more time on their boards this fall after Lynch Park Skatepark got a major upgrade. Over the summer the city worked with local skaters and the Nebraska Public Skateparks Council to fix up the old park. With help from a grant by The Skatepark
By Elise Gaines OMAHA, Ne.- Censorship within the media has caused concern across the U.S., particularly local journalists. Late night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel was recently suspended due to his comments on the recent death of podcaster, Charlie Kirk. The suspension caused an uproar as viewers believed Kimmel’s suspension was an indication of threatening
By Bayleigh Koch COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Every time Tom BeVirt lights his grill, he still hears his father’s voice — a quiet nudge, a laugh, a reminder to “get to work.” What began as a weekend experiment between father and son has grown into something much bigger: a small business seasoned with memory, grief,
By Katie Gomez OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha is two years into its Vision Zero Action Plan — a citywide initiative that aims to eliminate all traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2045. Mayor Jean Stothert formally committed Omaha to the Vision Zero program, joining more than 40 communities across the United States that have adopted