Hidden World War II memorabilia By Paxton DeVault, OMAHA, Neb. – The Durham Museum will host its annual lecture presented by The Institute for Holocaust Education on March 26th.   During The Week of Understanding, the Durham offers workshop and survivor testimonies that are designed to deepen the understanding about the Holocaust. Local community members are

By Jade Thornton, OMAHA, Neb. – Throughout April, the Nebraska Science Festival will host events across the state aimed at connecting Nebraskans with science in practical, accessible ways. From public demonstrations to educational panels and family-friendly activities, the festival’s approach emphasizes participation over promotion.  Science Outside the Classroom  First held in 2013, the festival was

A packed room of viewers watched Omaha City Council District 2 candidates answer questions during a primary election debate at Assembly of the Saints church on March 12, 2025. Andrew Smith/The Omaha News  By Andrew Smith, OMAHA, Neb. – A group of young community organizers hosted an Omaha City Council District 2 primary debate in

Google Fiber’s Omaha Office is situated in the Ashton Building, Millwork Commons, having opened on March 6th By Henry Talacko, OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha residents are beginning to see more options when it comes to choosing an internet service provider. For years, many residents have had few choices for high-speed internet. That’s changing with new

By Andrew Coughlin, OMAHA, Neb. – As summer temperatures rise, so do concerns about the uneven way heat is distributed across Omaha. Experts say a growing number of neighborhoods are experiencing what’s known as the urban heat island effect—a phenomenon where certain parts of the city become significantly hotter than surrounding areas due to human

By Grace Huffstetler, OMAHA, Neb. – There’s a common misconception that homeschooled students lack opportunities to socialize. However studies suggest they socialize just as well as their public school peers.   Homeschooling has grown steadily over the past decade. According to the Nebraska Department of Education, over fifteen thousand students were homeschooled in the state last

By Abigail Gocek OMAHA, Neb.- The National Association of Women in Construction, or NAWIC, supports women within the industry. A largely male-dominated field, there are about 1.2 million women totaling 14% of workers within the construction industry, according to CONEXPO CON/AGG.   Construction sign Outside the construction site of the new Central Library at Dodge Street

By Peighton Yoakam , OMAHA, Neb—Legacy Chophouse, a newly opened modern-rustic steakhouse, is quickly making a name for itself—not just for its locally sourced menu but for its commitment to community involvement. Since opening its doors in November 2024, following the closure of Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, Legacy Chophouse has embraced the metro area by giving

By Mare Pritchard, OMAHA, Neb. – According to a recent study 223.6 million people are reading magazines. Omaha natives George Stephens and Luke Koester alongside Grace Porter and Justin Cunningham are finding their way in the magazine industry.  The quartet all graduated from University of Nebraska Omaha’s creative writing program. The idea to create a

By Isaac Nielsen, OMAHA, Neb. – If you’ve ever wondered what Antarctica looked like millions of years ago, you don’t have to travel to the South Pole to find out. From now until May 4, Omaha’s Durham Museum is offering visitors an unprecedented look at the prehistoric past with its latest exhibit, Antarctic Dinosaurs.  This