By Peighton Yoakam , OMAHA, Neb—The Friends of Omaha Public Library has announced the annual Virginia Frank Writing Contest, inviting talented young writers from the local area to showcase their creativity. This contest is open to 5th- through 8th-grade students residing in Douglas or Sarpy counties. Participants must submit an original fiction piece that reimagines
By Andrew Smith, OMAHA, Neb. – Workshop attendee Leah Hile uses a vintage 35 mm film camera to take portraits at The Union for Contemporary Art on Feb. 6, 2025. Andrew Smith/The Omaha News Once considered a dying technique, the art of film photography is alive, celebrated and taught at The Union for Contemporary Art
By Sean Keating, OMAHA, Neb. — For many young buyers, the dream of homeownership can feel out of reach, as a competitive market continues to drive up prices. In Omaha, the median sale price for homes recently hit $262,000—a 3% increase from the previous year. This meteoric rise over one calendar year is symptomatic of
By Andrew Coughlin, OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha voters are gearing up for a competitive mayoral election, with the mayor’s seat as the prize. Incumbent Mayor Jean Stothert, who has served since 2013, is seeking a historic fourth term. She officially filed for re-election on February 21, solidifying her place in the upcoming race. Stothert faces
By Grace Huffstetler OMAHA, Neb- The 2024 Election has left a lot of shaken ground after Donald Trump was announced winner on Wednesday morning, November 6th. He won with a total of 312 electoral votes, including Nebraska. Don Bacon was announced winner for the Nebraska House seat on Saturday. Deb Fischer secured her third term
By Andrew Smith OMAHA, Neb- An internal audit at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has led to the near-complete defunding of several student organizations, curtailing their programming and resources. UNO’s Division of Student Life and Wellbeing (SLW), led by Dean of Students Cathy Pettid, requested the audit to review purchases made by all
By Andrew Coughlin, OMAHA, Neb- Hospitals and clinics across Nebraska are gearing up for the impending nursing shortage, expected to worsen significantly by 2025. The nursing shortage, which compounded significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to longer wait times, staff burnout, and delays in patient care. According to a recent survey by the Nebraska
By Sapphire Bennett, OMAHA, Neb. – In a trend that is completely changing the skincare industry, preteens and teens are spending significant amounts on skincare products, even beginning to use anti-aging creams and treatments. Historically, these products were marketed to adults in their late twenties and beyond, but this younger age interest is capturing the
By Riley McCall, OMAH, Neb – A local musician is making waves in Omaha’s music scene, blending rhythm and blues with his own personal flair. DJ and music artist Shafeeq Coleman, who first gained national attention on season four of American Idol, is now hoping to make a break onto the national stage once again.
By: Jenna Janssen OMAHA, Neb- Ozempic, a diabetes medication initially created to help manage blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes patients, has become a widely promoted weight-loss aid on social media, with influencers and celebrities endorsing its rapid results. The drug’s weight-loss potential, showcased heavily on TikTok, has contributed to a 594% surge in prescriptions among