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Methods of fostering kittens during the off season – The Omaha News

By: Peyton Holubeck OMAHA, Neb. – The end of October brought Omaha more than just candy, it also brought this year’s last influx of kittens to the metro.  Kitten Season, which begins in April and lasts until October, is a period where cats are in heat and are giving birth to litters of kittens. This

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Hot Shops hold second-annual Fall Fundraiser  – The Omaha News

By: Ben Copeland OMAHA, Neb. – The Hot Shops Art Center hosted their second annual Fall Fundraiser on Oct. 21 and 22, inviting the public to come and see what the center has to offer.  The Hot Shops Art Center is a creative space where artists from all over can go and create, with the

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Outdoor cats need a helping hand in colder months of the year – The Omaha News

By: Hannah Wheelock OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha had over 60,000 feral cats in 2018, and many rely on caretakers to give them the resources they need. In the winter, those resources become much more valuable.  As temperatures begin to drop, outdoor cat colony caretakers have been taking extra care to help them through the winter.  

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Israel’s militant response to Hamas’ attack sparks protests on 72nd and Dodge  – The Omaha News

By: Andrew Kusleika OMAHA, Neb. – Hamas fighters and military attacked Israel and as a response Israel has retaliated in a militant way. According to Al Jazeera, there are over 4,600 casualties in Gaza and over 1,400 casualties in Israel. As a result, protesters gathered on 72nd and Dodge to support Palestine.  The pro-Palestine protesters

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Westside Football seeks historic fifth-straight Class A title game – The Omaha News

By: Max Garvey Omaha, Neb. – Omaha Westside have been the defending Class A state football champions, having won two titles in the last three seasons. The Warriors have made it to the past four state championship games. Westside lost to Gretna in the 2021 Class A title game but the result was vacated due

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Council Bluffs library showcases Lincoln Highway exhibit – The Omaha News

By: Gracie Goos The Council Bluffs Library partnered with Prairie Rivers of Iowa to bring in their Lincoln Highway Heritage exhibit. The exhibit will showcase how the highway got started and how it helped with the development of Council Bluffs and brought in tourism.  Lincoln Highway Heritage Coordinator Jeanie Hou said her favorite part of

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An unexpected and harmonious treatment to improve health – The Omaha News

By: Dee Warren OMAHA, Neb. – Music has been a cornerstone for cultures globally throughout history and has always had a strange, yet delightful way of bringing creators and listeners together for centuries.   In addition, according to a 2020 Harvard health study, listening to your favorite music has been shown to improve health and mental

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Local small business owners and professionals gather for early morning event – The Omaha News

By: Andrew Kusleika OMAHA, Neb. – A myriad of local business owners and businesspeople gathered at Beacon Hills Bar and Grille in Aksarben Village for an early morning event. The Omaha Empowerment Breakfast is an event that is held once a month to serve the local business community.   The small business owners that comprise the

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Willie Dogs looks to make waves as the creator of the “Omaha Style Hot Dog” at the Inner Rail – The Omaha News

By: Jackson Piercy OMAHA, Neb. – After starting his business in early 2020, and then putting said business on the backburner during the COVID-19 pandemic, Barry started his business catering, just enough to get himself a hot dog cart. Since then, he has grown to four carts and now a brick-and-mortar store in Aksarben’s Inner

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Omaha establishes a new tradition for Hispanic Heritage Month with the 2nd annual Midwest Chingona Fest  – The Omaha News

By: Max Garvey Omaha, Neb. – Stinson Park was the location for the second-annual Midwest Chingona Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7. Event coordinators partnered with Omaha Michelada Fest to produce the event. Food, music, art, and cultural dress were on full display for the festival honoring the strength of Latinx women.   Omaha citizen Eddie Vallin

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