By Isaac Nielsen OMAHA, Neb.-With fall underway, classrooms and workshops across Omaha are filling with students. But learning doesn’t stop after graduation. At Hot Shops Art Center in downtown Omaha, one retired radiologist proves you’re never too old to master a new skill. For Jon Bleicher, golf was never going to cut it. “I started
By Myah French OMAHA, Neb.- With Fire Prevention Week set to begin next week, Omaha firefighters are using the time leading up to it to remind families of the small steps that can save lives. Connecting With the Community Fire Prevention Week is a national campaign focused on fire safety, but for crews at Offutt
By Jade Thornton, OMAHA, Neb. – Competitive video gaming, better known as esports, is gaining momentum worldwide, and Omaha is no exception. From college programs to community events, Omaha esports is growing fast. Esports has transformed from casual play to organized competition. Universities like the University of Nebraska Omaha and Midland University have invested in
By Katie Gomez OMAHA, Neb.- As the Omaha Farmers Market nears its final weekend of the season in mid-October, local growers say the work never really stops. From planting seeds in the dead of winter to tending greenhouses in the spring, farmers spend the entire year preparing to bring fresh produce and local goods to
By Davion Scott-Bell OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Nebraska at Omaha is celebrating a milestone in Maverick athletics: the first graduating class of student-athletes from its co-ed swimming and diving program. At the same time, the Mavericks have already launched their new season and are set to compete in their opening meet this weekend.
By Peighton Yoakam, WATERLOO, Ne.- When a powerful storm ripped through Waterloo earlier last month, residents like Walt Getze were left stunned by the damage. “Oh, God. The tree was down,” he recalled. “It was just like a tornado going through.” The storm toppled trees, damaged fences and gardens, and left many neighborhoods cleaning up
By Mary Pritchard, OMAHA, Neb- On May 29, at the 7th annual Omaha Sports Commission Awards Show (OSCAS), history was made. That night, surrounded by fellow sports casters, journalists, athletes and coaches Ana Bellinghausen became the first woman nominated and awarded the Steve Pivovar Sports Media Person of the Year. The prestigious award, presented by
Anchors Jayme Bridie and Anthony Blue close The Omaha News’ first newscast on Nov. 25, 2003. File photo By Andrew Smith, OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha News has been around for some time now. It actually predates the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media by a couple years, which
By Abigail Gocek OMAHA, Neb.- The world of fast fashion is ever-changing with new trends replacing old ones at increasing speed. The answering slow fashion movement can trace its roots back centuries, with the modern focus on sustainable wardrobes emerging heavily in the early 2000’s, according to the American University of Paris. Uniform Market states
By Paxton DeVault, OMAHA, Neb. – From a majestic monarch butterfly to a beautiful hummingbird hovering over a flower, the Sean Kenney Nature Connects exhibit at Lauritzen Gardens features 18 extraordinary sculptures built from just LEGOs. With more than 275,000 LEGO bricks, this vibrant and spirited exhibit not only conveys the beauty of nature but